Dell Inspiron 3252 User manual

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2016 ‑ 12 Rev. A01
Regulatory model: D14S | Type: D14S001
Computer model: Inspiron 3252
Inspiron 3252

1 Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it
is turned off or in sleep state.
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.
NOTE: You can customize
the power‑button behaviour
in Power Options. For more
information, see Me and My Dell
at Dell.com/support.
2 Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer
reads from or writes to the
harddrive.
3 Media-card reader
Reads from and writes to
media cards.
4 Headset port
Connect a headphone, a
microphone, or a headset
(headphone and microphone
combo).
5 USB 3.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as
storage devices, printers, and so
on. Provides data transfer speeds
up to 5 Gbps.
6 Optical drive (optional)
Reads from and writes to
CDs and DVDs.
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1 Line-in port
Connect devices such as external
audio players to record audio on
your computer.
2 Line-out port
Connect speakers.
3 Microphone port
Connect an external microphone
to provide sound input.
4 VGA port
Connect an external display
oraprojector.
5 HDMI port
Connect a TV or another HDMI‑
in enabled device. Provides video
and audio output.
6 USB 2.0 ports (4)
Connect peripherals, such as
storage devices, printers, and
soon. Provides data transfer
speeds up to 480 Mbps.
7 Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to
provide power to your computer.
8 Security-cable slot
Connect a security cable to
prevent unauthorized movement
of your computer
9 Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45)
cable from a router or a
broadband modem for network
or internet access.
The two lights next to the
connector indicate the
connectivity status and network
activity.
10 Padlock rings
Attach a padlock to prevent
unauthorized access to the
interior of your computer.
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Dimensions and weight
Height 293.10 mm (11.54 in)
Width 92.60 mm (3.65 in)
Depth 314.50 mm (12.38 in)
Weight (maximum) 3.17 kg (6.99 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your desktop varies depending on the configuration
ordered and manufacturing variability.

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System information
Computer model Inspiron 3252
Processor • Intel Pentium
• Intel Celeron
Chipset Integrated in processor

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Memory
Slot One SODIMM slot
Type DDR3L
Speed 1600 MHz
Configurations supported 2 GB (only with Windows 7 and Ubuntu), 4 GB, and 8 GB

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Ports and connectors
External:
Network One RJ45 port
USB • Four USB 2.0 ports
• Two USB 3.0 ports
Audio/Video • One headset port
• One microphone port
• One line‑out port
• One line‑in port
• One VGA port
• One HDMI port
Internal:
M.2 slot One M.2 slot for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth combo card

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Communications
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on systemboard
Wireless • Wi‑Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 4.0

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Video
Controller Intel HD Graphics
Memory Shared system memory

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Audio
Controller Realtek ALC3600‑CG
Type Integrated 5.1 channel High Definition Audio

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Storage
Interface • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive
• SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive
Hard drive • 2.5‑inch
• 3.5‑inch
Optical drive • 9.5‑mm DVD+/‑RW
Configurations supported • One optical drive and one 3.5‑inch hard drive
• One optical drive and one 2.5‑inch hard drive
• Two 2.5‑inch hard drives

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Media-card reader
Type One 5‑in‑1 slot
Cards supported • Secure Digital (SD)
• SD Extended Capacity (SDXC)
• SD High Capacity (SDHC)
• MultiMedia Card (MMC)
• MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+)

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Type 65 W
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.7 A
Output current 3.34 A
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)

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Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA‑S71.04‑1985
Relative humidity (maximum) 20% to 80% (noncondensing)
Operating Storage
Temperature range 10°C to 35°C (50°C to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Vibration (maximum)*0.25 GRMS 2.20 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 40 G for 2 ms with a change
in velocity of 20 in/s (51 cm/s)†
50 G for 26 ms with a change
in velocity of 320 in/s (813 cm/s)‡
Altitude (maximum) –15.24 m to 3048 m
(–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
–15.24 m to 10,668 m
(–50 ft to 35,000 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.