Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series Operation and maintenance manual

Inspiron 15 3000
Setup and Specications
Computer Model: Inspiron 15-3567
Regulatory Model: P63F
Regulatory Type: P63F002

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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2019 - 04
Rev. A05

Contents
Set up your computer................................................... 5
Views............................................................................ 8
Front........................................................................................................ 8
Left...........................................................................................................8
Right.........................................................................................................9
Base........................................................................................................10
Display..................................................................................................... 11
Back........................................................................................................12
Specications.............................................................. 13
Dimensions and weight........................................................................... 13
System information................................................................................. 13
Memory.................................................................................................. 13
Ports and connectors..............................................................................14
Communications..................................................................................... 14
EthernetWireless module.................................................................. 14
Audio.......................................................................................................15
Storage................................................................................................... 16
Media-card reader...................................................................................16
Keyboard.................................................................................................16
Camera....................................................................................................17
Touch pad............................................................................................... 17
Power adapter.........................................................................................17
Battery....................................................................................................18
Display.....................................................................................................19
Video.......................................................................................................19
Computer environment........................................................................... 19
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Keyboard shortcuts......................................................21
Getting help and contacting Dell................................. 24
Self-help resources.................................................................................24
Contacting Dell.......................................................................................25
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Set up your computer
1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
Figure 1. Connect the power adapter and pressing the power button
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power
saving mode. Connect the power adapter and press the power button
to turn on the computer.
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2 Finish operating system setup.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information
about installing and conguring Ubuntu, see the knowledge base articles
SLN151664 and SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support.
For Windows:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell
recommends that you:
– Connect to a network for Windows updates.
NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the
password for the wireless network access when prompted.
– If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If
not connected to the internet, create an oine account.
– On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
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3 Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Resources Description
My Dell
Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and
other important information about your computer. It also
noties you about the warranty status, recommended
accessories, and software updates if available.
SupportAssist
Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware
and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool
troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more
information, see the SupportAssist documentation at
www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date
to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical xes and latest device
drivers as they become available. For more information about
using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843
at www.dell.com/support.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not
pre-installed on your computer. For more information about
using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article
153764 at www.dell.com/support.
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Views
Front
1Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light
Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity.
NOTE: Press Fn+H to toggle between the power and battery-status
light, and hard-drive activity light.
Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
Power and battery-status light
Indicates the power and battery-charge status.
Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5%
charge.
Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5%
charge.
O
– Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
– Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge.
– Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned o.
Left
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1Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the
battery.
2Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for
network or Internet access.
3HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio
output.
4USB 3.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides
data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Right
1SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card.
2Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
3USB 2.0 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides
data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
4Optical drive (optional)
Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs.
5Optical-drive eject button
Press to open the optical drive tray.
6Security-cable slot
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Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Base
1Left-click area
Press to left-click.
2Touchpad
Move your nger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click
and two nger tap to right-click.
3Right-click area
Press to right-click.
4Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, in sleep state, or in hibernate
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 behavior in Power
Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/
support/manuals.
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Display
1Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
2Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
3Microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
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Back
1Battery
Supplies power to the computer. It enables the computer to work without
connecting to an electrical outlet for a limited time.
2Regulatory label (in battery bay)
Contains regulatory information of your computer.
3Service 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.
4Battery-release latch
Lock/unlock the battery in the battery bay. Slide the latch to the unlock
position, to release the battery.
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Specications
Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Height 23.65 mm (0.93 in)
Width 380 mm (14.96 in)
Depth 260.30 mm (10.25 in)
Weight (approximate) 2.30 kg (5.07 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your
computer varies depending on the
conguration ordered and the
manufacturing variability.
System information
Table 3. System information
Computer model Inspiron 15-3567
Processor • 7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
• 6th generation Intel Core i3
Chipset Integrated in the processor
Memory
Table 4. Memory specications
Slots Two SODIMM slots
Type DDR4
Speed 2133 MHz
Congurations supported
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Per memory module slot 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB
Total memory 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB
Ports and connectors
Table 5. Ports and connectors
External:
Network One RJ-45 port
USB • One USB 2.0 port
• Two USB 3.0 ports
Audio/Video • One HDMI 1.4b port
• One headset (headphone and
microphone combo) port
Table 6. Internal Ports and connectors
Internal:
M2 card One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Communications
Ethernet
Table 7. Ethernet specications
Model number Ethernet controller (integrated on
system board)
Transfer rate 10/100 Mbps
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Wireless module
Table 8. Wireless module specications
Model number Intel 3165 Intel 7265 Qualcomm
QCA9377
(DW1810)
Qualcomm
QCA9565
(DW1707)
Transfer rate Up to 433
Mbps
Up to 867
Mbps
Up to 433
Mbps
Up to 150
Mbps
Frequency
bands
supported
Dual band 2.4
GHz/5 GHz
Dual band 2.4
GHz/5 GHz
Dual band 2.4
GHz/5 GHz
Dual band 2.4
GHz
Wireless
standards
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi
802.11b/g/n
Encryption • 64-bit/128-
bit WEP
• AES-
CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/128-
bit WEP
• AES-
CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/128-
bit WEP
• AES-
CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/
128-bit
WEP
• AES-
CCMP
• TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0
Audio
Table 9. Audio specications
Controller ALC 3246 with Waves MaxxAudio
Speakers Two
Speaker output • Average: 2 W
• Peak: 2.5 W
Microphone Single digital microphone in the camera
assembly
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys
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Storage
Table 10. Storage specications
Form factor Interface type Capacity
One 9.5 mm DVD+/-RW
drive (optional)
SATA Not applicable
One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA Up to 2 TB
One 2.5-inch solid-state
drive
SATA Up to 256 GB
Media-card reader
Table 11. Media-card reader specications
Type One SD-card slot
Cards supported • Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• Secure Digital Extended Capacity
(SDXC)
Keyboard
Table 12. Keyboard specications
Type Standard 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.
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NOTE: You can dene the primary
behavior of the function keys (F1–
F12) by changing Function Key
Behavior in BIOS setup program.
Keyboard shortcuts
Camera
Table 13. Camera specications
Resolution • Still image: 0.9 megapixel
• Video: 1280x720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 74.9 degrees
Touch pad
Table 14. Touch pad
Resolution • Horizontal: 2040
• Vertical: 1240
Dimensions • Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)
• Height: 65 mm (2.56 in)
Power adapter
Table 15. Power adapter specications
45 W 65 W
Input current (maximum) 1.30 A 1.70 A
Output current
(continuous)
2.31 A 3.34 A
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
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45 W 65 W
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)
Battery
Table 16. Battery specications
Type 4-cell “smart” lithium-ion (40 Whr)
Dimensions • Width: 270 mm (10.63)
• Depth: 37.5 mm (1.47 in)
• Height: 20 mm (0.79 in)
Weight (maximum) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
Voltage 14.8 VDC
Operating time Varies depending on operating
conditions and can signicantly reduce
under certain power-intensive
conditions.
Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range • Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to
95°F)
• Storage: –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to
149°F)
Coin-cell battery CR-2032
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Display
Table 17. Display specications
Type 15-inch HD non-touch
screen 15-inch HD touch screen
Resolution (maximum) 1366 x 768 1366 x 768
Viewing angle (Left/
Right/Up/Down)
40/40/10/30 degrees 40/40/10/30 degrees
Pixel pitch 0.252 mm 0.252 mm
Dimension:
Height (excluding bezel) 193.5 mm (7.62 in) 193.5 mm (7.62 in)
Width (excluding bezel) 344.2 mm (13.55 in) 344.2 mm (13.55 in)
Diagonal (excluding bezel) 394.86 mm (15.55 in) 394.86 mm (15.55 in)
Video
Table 18. Video specications
Integrated Discrete
Controller • Intel HD Graphics 520
• Intel HD Graphics 620
AMD R5 M430
Memory Shared system memory Up to 2 GB DDR3
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as dened by ISA-S71.04-1985
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Table 19. Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to
95°F)
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F
to 149°F)
Relative humidity
(maximum)
10% to 90% (non-
condensing)
0% to 95% (non-
condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 110 G†160 G‡
Altitude (maximum) –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 ft
to 10,000 ft)
–15.2 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.
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