Dell Inspiron 15 3520 Operation and maintenance manual

Inspiron 15 3520
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F001/P112F002/P112F007/P112F008
March 2022
Rev. A00

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Chapter 1: Set up your Inspiron 15 3520........................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2: Views of Inspiron 15 3520............................................................................................ 6
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Right........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 15 3520...............................................................................11
Dimensions and weight......................................................................................................................................................11
Processor..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................12
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................12
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................12
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................13
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................13
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................14
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Power adapter.....................................................................................................................................................................17
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................19
Fingerprint reader............................................................................................................................................................. 20
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 20
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................20
Chapter 4: Dell low blue light display........................................................................................... 22
Chapter 5: Dell ComfortView....................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 6: Keyboard shortcuts....................................................................................................24
Chapter 7: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 25
Contents
Contents 3

Set up your Inspiron 15 3520
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
1. Connect the power adapter and press 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.
2. Finish operating system setup.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu,
search in the Knowledge Base Resource 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
offline account.
●On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps in Windows in S Mode
Resources Description
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your
computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses
performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware
failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at www.dell.com/
serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Table 2. Locate Dell apps in Windows
Resources Description
My Dell
Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about
your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and
software updates if available.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For
more information on using Dell Update, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/
support.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
For more information on using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
www.dell.com/support.
SupportAssist
SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your
computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses
performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware
failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at www.dell.com/
serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Set up your Inspiron 15 3520 5

Views of Inspiron 15 3520
Front
1. Left microphone (optional)
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
3. Privacy shutter (optional)
Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use.
4. Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
5. Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
6. LCD panel
Provides visual output to the user.
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Right
1. SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types:
●Secure Digital (SD)
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
2. USB 2.0 port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3. Headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Left
1. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
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.
Off—Battery is fully charged.
NOTE: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light are also used for diagnostics. For more
information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer’s Service Manual.
3. HDMI 1.4 port
Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port (optional)
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Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
With Type-C port
1. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
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.
Off—Battery is fully charged.
NOTE: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light are also used for diagnostics. For more
information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer’s Service Manual.
3. HDMI 1.4 port
Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort (optional)
Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
This port also supports video/audio streaming (only on 12th Gen processors).
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Top
1. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power
button for four seconds to force shut-down the computer.
If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.
NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
2. Touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
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Bottom
1. Speakers
Provide audio output.
2. Service Tag and regulatory labels
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware
components in your computer and access warranty information. The regulatory label contains regulatory information of
your computer.
3. Air vents
Air is blown out by the internal fans through the air vents.
NOTE: To prevent the computer from overheating, ensure that the air vents are not blocked when the computer is
running.
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