Dell XPS 15 Quick Reference

XPS 15
Setup and Specications

Computer Model: XPS 15-9560
Regulatory Model: P56G
Regulatory Type: P56F001

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your product.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or
loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.

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2017 - 06

Rev. A01

Contents

Set up your computer....................................................5

Views.............................................................................8

Front......................................................................................................... 8

Left........................................................................................................... 8

Right......................................................................................................... 9

Base..........................................................................................................11

Display..................................................................................................... 12

Bottom.....................................................................................................13

Specications...............................................................14

Dimensions and weight............................................................................ 14

System information..................................................................................14

Memory................................................................................................... 14

Communications...................................................................................... 15

Audio........................................................................................................15

Storage....................................................................................................15

Media-card reader................................................................................... 16

Keyboard..................................................................................................16

Camera.................................................................................................... 16

Touch pad................................................................................................ 17

Power adapter..........................................................................................17

Battery.....................................................................................................17

Display..................................................................................................... 18

Ports and connectors...............................................................................19

Video....................................................................................................... 19

Computer environment............................................................................19

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Keyboard shortcuts...................................................... 21

Getting help and contacting Dell..................................22

Self-help resources..................................................................................22

Contacting Dell........................................................................................22

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Set up your computer

1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.

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2 Follow the instructions on the screen to nish Windows setup:

a) Connect to your network.

b) Sign in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.

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3 Locate Dell apps.

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Register your computer

Dell Help & Support

SupportAssist — Check and update your computer

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Views

Front

1 Left microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

2 Power and battery-status light

Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.

Solid white—Power adapter is connected and the battery is charging.

Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical.

O—Battery is fully charged.

3 Right microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

Left

1 Power-adapter port

Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the
battery.

2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers.

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Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge
your USB devices even when your computer is turned o.

NOTE: If the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent,
you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and
USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.

NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the
computer is turned o or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and
connect it again to enable charging.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is
turned o or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to
charge the device.

3 HDMI port

Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio
output.

4 Thunderbolt port with Power Delivery (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C)

Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to
connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer
rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.
Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
Provides up to 5V/3A power output that enables faster charging.

NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard
USB and DisplayPort devices.

5 Headset port

Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Right

1 SD-card slot

Reads from and writes to the SD card.

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2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers.

Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge
your USB devices even when your computer is turned o.

NOTE: If the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent,
you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and
USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.

NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the
computer is turned o or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and
connect it again to enable charging.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is
turned o or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to
charge the device.

3 Battery-charge status lights (5)

Turn on when the battery-charge status button is pressed. Each light indicates
approximately 20% charge.

4 Battery-charge status button

Press to check the charge remaining in the battery.

5 Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks)

Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

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Base

1 Left-click area

Press to left-click.

2 Touchpad

Move your nger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click
and two nger tap to right-click.

3 Right-click area

Press to right-click.

4 Fingerprint reader (optional)

Press your nger on the ngerprint reader to log in to your computer. The
ngerprint reader enables your computer to recognize your ngerprints as a
password.

NOTE: You must congure the ngerprint reader to register your
ngerprint and enable access.

5 Power button

Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, in sleep state, or in hibernate
state.

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Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.

Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.

Press and hold for 25 seconds to force Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset.

NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power
Options. For more information, see

support/manuals.

Me and My Dell

at www.dell.com/

Display

1 Camera

Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

2 Camera-status light

Turns on when the camera is in use.

3 Left speaker

Provides audio output.

4 Right speaker

Provides audio output.

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Bottom

1 Service Tag label

The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identier that enables Dell service
technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access
warranty information.

2 Regulatory label

Contains regulatory information of your computer.

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Specications

Dimensions and weight

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Height 17 mm (0.66 in)

Width 357 mm (14.06 in)

Depth 235 mm (9.27 in)

Weight (maximum)

System information

Table 3. System information

Computer model XPS 15-9560

Processor

• Touch: 2.06 kg (4.54 lb)

• Non-touch: 1.88 kg (4.14 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your
computer varies depending on the
conguration ordered and the
manufacturing variability.

• 7th generation Intel Core i3

• 7th generation Intel Quad Core i5/i7

Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Express Chipset

Memory

Table 4. Memory

Slots Two SODIMM slots

Type DDR4

Speed 2400 MHz

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specications

Congurations supported 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB

Communications

Table 5. Supported communications

Wireless

• Wi-Fi 802.11 ac

• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

• Bluetooth 4.2

• Miracast

Audio

Table 6. Audio specications

Controller Realtek ALC3266 with Waves

MaxxAudio Pro

Speakers Two

Speaker output

Microphone Digital-array microphones

Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys

• Average: 2 W

• Peak: 2.5 W

Storage

Table 7. Storage

specications

Interface

Hard drive One 2.5-inch drive

Solid-state drive One M.2 drive

• SATA 3 Gbps

• SATA 6 Gbps

• PCIE Gen 3

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Media-card reader

Table 8. Media-card specications

Type One SD-card slot

Cards supported

• SD card

• SD High Capacity (SDHC)

• SD Extended Capacity (SDXC)

Keyboard

Table 9. Keyboard specications

Type Backlit keyboard

Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two

symbols on them. These keys can be
used to type alternate characters or to
perform secondary functions. To type
the alternate character, press Shift and
the desired key. To perform secondary
functions, press Fn and the desired key.

NOTE: You can dene the primary
behavior of the function keys (F1­F12) by changing
Behavior in BIOS setup program.

Keyboard shortcuts

Function Key

Camera

Table 10. Camera

Resolution

Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees

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specications

• Still image: 0.90 megapixel

• Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
(maximum)

Touch pad

Table 11. Touch pad specications

Resolution

Dimensions

• Horizontal: 1219

• Vertical: 919

• Height: 80 mm (3.15 in)

• Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)

Power adapter

Table 12. Power adapter specications

Type 130 W

Diameter (Connector) 4.5 mm

Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC

Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz

Input current (maximum) 1.80 A

Output current (continuous) 6.67 A

Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC

Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Temperature range: Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)

Battery

Table 13. Battery

Type 3-cell (56 WHr) 6-cell (97 WHr)

Width 71.80 mm (2.83 in) 71.80 mm (2.83 in)

Depth 223.20 mm (8.79 in) 330.50 mm (13.01 in)

Height 7.20 mm (0.28 in) 7.20 mm (0.28 in)

specications

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Weight (maximum) 0.24 kg (0.54 lb) 0.34 kg (0.76 lb)

Voltage 11.4 VDC 11.4 VDC

Charging time
(approximate)

Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can

Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles

Temperature range

Coin-cell battery ML1220

4 hours (when the computer is o)

signicantly reduce under certain power-intensive
conditions.

• Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)

• Storage: –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)

Display

Table 14. Display specications

Type 15.6-inch WLED FHD non-

touch

Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160

Viewing angle (Left/
Right/Up/Down)

Pixel pitch 0.18 mm 0.09 mm

Height (excluding bezel) 194.40 mm (7.66 in)

Width (excluding bezel) 345.60 mm (13.61 in)

Diagonal (excluding bezel) 396.52 (15.61 in)

Refresh rate 60 Hz

Operating angle 0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees

Controls Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys

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85/85/85/85 degrees 85/85/85/85 degrees

15.6-inch WLED UHD
touch

Ports and connectors

Table 15. Ports and connectors

External:

USB

• Two USB 3.0 ports with PowerShare

• One Thunderbolt 3 port with Power
delivery (USB-C)

Audio/Video

Table 16. Ports and connectors

Internal:

M.2 Card One M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth

• One HDMI port

• One headset port (headphone and
microphone combo)

combo card

Video

Table 17. Video specications

Integrated Discrete

Controller Intel HD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX

1050

Memory Shared system memory 4 GB GDDR5

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as dened by ISA-S71.04-1985

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Table 18. Computer environment

Operating Storage

Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to

95°F)

Relative humidity
(maximum)

Vibration (maximum)

Shock (maximum) 110 G

10% to 90% (non­condensing)

*

0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS

†

Altitude (maximum) –15.2 m to 3048 m

(–50 ft to 10,000 ft)

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.

† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.

–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to
149°F)

0% to 95% (non­condensing)

160 G

–15.2 m to 10,668 m

(–50 ft to 35,000 ft)

‡

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Keyboard shortcuts

Table 19. Keyboard shortcuts

Keys Description

Mute audio

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Play previous track/chapter

Play/Pause

Play next track/chapter

Switch to external display

Search

Toggle keyboard backlight

Decrease brightness

Increase brightness

Turn o/on wireless

Sleep

Toggle Fn-key lock

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Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources

You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help
resources:

Table 20. Self-help resources

Information about Dell products and
services

Dell Help & Support app

Get started app

Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and

Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows

Troubleshooting information, user
manuals, setup instructions, product
specications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on.

Learn about your operating system,
setting up and using your computer, data
backup, diagnostics, and so on.

www.dell.com

Support, and press Enter.

www.dell.com/support

See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/

support/manuals.

Contacting Dell

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see

www.dell.com/contactdell.

NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your country.

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NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can nd
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.

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