Dell Inspiron 15 3530 User manual

Inspiron 15 3530 with USB Type-C
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F010/P112F011
April 2023
Rev. A01
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
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the problem.
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Chapter 1: Views of Inspiron 15 3530............................................................................................. 7
Right........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Front......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom..................................................................................................................................................................................12
Service Tag..........................................................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2: Set up your Inspiron 15 3530...................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 15 3530.............................................................................. 16
Dimensions and weight.....................................................................................................................................................16
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................18
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................18
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................19
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................19
Audio.....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Keyboard shortcuts of Inspiron 15 3530......................................................................................................................22
Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................23
Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................23
Power adapter....................................................................................................................................................................24
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Display..................................................................................................................................................................................26
Fingerprint reader (optional).......................................................................................................................................... 27
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 27
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Operating and storage environment............................................................................................................................. 27
Dell Support policy............................................................................................................................................................ 28
ComfortView...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................29
Before working inside your computer.....................................................................................................................29
Safety precautions...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection............................................................................................................. 30
ESD field service kit ....................................................................................................................................................31
Transporting sensitive components........................................................................................................................32
After working inside your computer........................................................................................................................32
Contents
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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. Universal audio port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Left
Figure 1. For computers shipped with a plastic chassis
1.Power-adapter port (primary power)
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.
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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
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Figure 2. For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis or a discrete graphics card installed
1.Power-adapter port (primary power)
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 Power Delivery/DisplayPort
Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that
enables faster charging.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
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1. Privacy shutter (only for computers shipped with an aluminum chassis)
Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use.
2. 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 ten 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: The highlighted area indicates the actual active fingerprint reader area and the image is for illustration purposes
only.
NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/
manuals.
3. Precision touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
4. Right-click area
Press to right-click.
5. Left-click area
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Press to left-click.
Front
CAUTION: The maximum operating angle for the display-panel hinge is 135 degrees.
Figure 3. For computers shipped with a plastic chassis
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. Microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
4. Display
Provides visual output.
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Figure 4. For computers shipped with an aluminum chassis
1.Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Privacy shutter
Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use.
3. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
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. Display
Provides visual output.
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Bottom
1. Right speaker
Provides audio output.
2. Air vents
Air vents provide ventilation for your computer. Clogged air vents can cause overheating and can affect your computer's
performance and potentially cause hardware issues. Keep the air vents clear of obstructions and clean them regularly to
prevent build-up of dust and dirt. For more information about cleaning air vents, search for articles in Knowledge Base
Resource at www.dell.com/support.
3. Service Tag label
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.
4. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
Service Tag
The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in
your computer and access warranty information.
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Set up your Inspiron 15 3530
About this task
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Steps
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.
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Specifications of Inspiron 15 3530
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
Description Computer shipped with a plastic chassis Computer shipped with an aluminum
chassis
Height:
Front height 16.96 mm (0.67 in.) 15.52 mm (0.61 in.)
Rear height 18.99 mm (0.75 in.) 17.50 mm (0.69 in.)
Width 358.50 mm (14.11 in.) 358.50 mm (14.11 in.)
Depth 235.56 mm (9.27 in.) 234.90 mm (9.25 in.)
Weight (minimum) 1.66 kg (3.66 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer
depends on the configuration ordered
and manufacturing variability.
1.65 kg (3.64 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer
depends on the configuration ordered
and manufacturing variability.
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 4. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four
Processor type 13thGeneration Intel Core
i3-1305U
13th Generation Intel
Core i5-1335U
13th Generation Intel
Core i7-1355U
Intel Processor
U300
Processor wattage 15 W 15 W 15 W 15 W
Processor total core
count 5 10 10 5
Performance-cores 1 2 2 1
Efficient-cores 4 8 8 4
Processor total thread
counts
NOTE: Intel
Hyper-Threading
Technology is
only available on
Performance-cores.
6 12 12 6
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Table 4. Processor(continued)
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four
Processor speed 1.20 GHz to 4.50 GHz 0.90 GHz to 4.60 GHz 1.20 GHz to 5.00 GHz 0.90 GHz to 4.40
GHz
Performance-cores frequency
Processor base
frequency 1.60 GHz 1.30 GHz 1.70 GHz 1.20 GHz
Maximum turbo
frequency 4.50 GHz 4.60 GHz 5.00 GHz 4.40 GHz
Efficient-cores frequency
Processor base
frequency 1.20 GHz 0.90 GHz 1.20 GHz 0.90 GHz
Maximum turbo
frequency 3.30 GHz 3.40 GHz 3.70 GHz 3.30 GHz
Processor cache 10 MB 12 MB 12 MB 8 MB
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris XeGraphics Intel Iris XeGraphics Intel UHD Graphics
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 15 3530
Table 5. Chipset
Description Option one Option two
Processors 13thGeneration Intel Core i3/i5/i7
processors and Intel Processor U300
13th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
processors
Chipset Integrated with the processor Integrated with the processor
DRAM bus width 64-bit 64-bit
Flash EPROM 32 MB 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen 3 Up to Gen 4
Operating system
Your Inspiron 15 3530 supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Pro
●Windows 11 Pro National Academic
●Windows 11 Home
●Windows 11 Home in S mode
●Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit
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Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 6. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Two SODIMM slots
Memory type DDR4
Memory speed ●2666 MHz (for computers shipped with USB 3.2 Gen 1
Type-C port)
●3200 MHz (for computers shipped with USB 3.2 Gen
1 Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.4/Power
Delivery)
Maximum memory configuration 16 GB
Minimum memory configuration 4 GB
Memory size per slot 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB
Memory configurations supported For computers shipped with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port
●4GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz
●8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz, dual-channel
●8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz
●12 GB, 1 x 4 GB + 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz, dual-channel
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz, dual-channel
●16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2666 MHz
For computers shipped with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port
with DisplayPort Alt Mode 1.4/Power Delivery
●4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
●8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
●8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
●12 GB, 1 x 4 GB + 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
●16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 7. External ports
Description Values
USB ports ●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
●One USB 2.0 port
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port (for computers shipped
with a plastic chassis)
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt
Mode 1.4/Power Delivery (for computers shipped with an
aluminum chassis or a discrete graphics card installed)
Audio port One universal audio port
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Table 7. External ports(continued)
Description Values
Video port/ports ●One HDMI 1.4 port
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt
Mode 1.4/Power Delivery (for computers shipped with an
aluminum chassis or a discrete graphics card installed)
Media-card reader One SD-card slot
Power-adapter port One DC-in port (4.50 mm standard plug)
Security-cable slot Not supported
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 8. Internal slots
Description Values
M.2 ●One M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive
●One M.2 2230 slot for WLAN, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base
Resource at www.dell.com/support.
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules that are supported on your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 9. Wireless module specifications
Description Option one Option two
Model number Realtek RTL8821CE Realtek RTL8852BE
Transfer rate Up to 433 Mbps Up to 1201 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.40 GHz/5 GHz 2.40 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards ●WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
Encryption ●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
Bluetooth wireless card Bluetooth 5.0 wireless card Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
NOTE: Particular versions of
Microsoft Windows may not support
the full Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
functionality.
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Table 9. Wireless module specifications(continued)
Description Option one Option two
NOTE: The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the
operating system that is installed on your computer.
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 10. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio controller There are two audio controller options:
●Realtek ALC3204
●Realtek ALC3254
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal audio interface High definition audio interface
External audio interface One universal audio port
Number of speakers Two
Internal-speaker amplifier Supported
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
Average speaker output 2 W
Peak speaker output 2.5 W
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone ●Single integrated microphone (for computers shipped with
a plastic chassis)
●Dual-array microphones (for computers shipped with an
aluminum chassis)
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 15 3530.
Your Inspiron 15 3530 supports the following storage configurations:
●One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
●One 2.5-inch 7200 RPM, SATA hard-disk drive
The M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive is the primary drive of your computer.
Table 11. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2230, Solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 128 GB
M.2 2230, Solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 QLC Up to 1 TB
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Table 11. Storage specifications(continued)
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2230, Solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 Up to 1 TB
M.2 2280, Solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4 Up to 2 TB
M.2 eMMC PCIe 128 GB
2.5-inch 7200 RPM, hard-disk drive SATA 1 TB
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 12. Media-card reader specifications
Description Values
Media-card type One SD-card slot
Media-cards supported ●Secure Digital (SD)
●Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
●Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card
installed in your computer.
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 13. Keyboard specifications
Description Values
Keyboard type ●Standard backlit keyboard
●Standard non-backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout QWERTY
Number of keys ●United States and Canada: 99 keys
●United Kingdom: 100 keys
●Japan: 103 keys
Keyboard size X = 18.70 mm key pitch
Y= 18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts 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 define the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key
Behavior in BIOS setup program.
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Keyboard shortcuts of Inspiron 15 3530
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain
the same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform
secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is
pressed. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2,
2is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @is typed out.
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom
of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to
the table below).
However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled
by pressing fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing fn and the respective function key. For
example, mute audio by pressing fn + f1.
NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in
BIOS setup program.
Table 14. List of keyboard shortcuts
Function key Primary behavior
F1 Mute audio
F2 Decrease volume
F3 Increase volume
F4 Play/Pause
F5 Click keyboard backlight (optional).
NOTE: Non-backlight keyboards have F5 function key without the
backlight icon and do not support toggle keyboard backlight function.
NOTE: Toggle to cycle the keyboard backlight status through off, low-
backlight, and high-backlight.
F6 Decrease brightness
F7 Increase brightness
F8 Switch to external display
F10 Print screen
F11 Home
F12 End
The fnkey is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 15. Secondary behavior
Function key Secondary behavior
fn + Esc Toggle fn-key lock
fn + S Toggle scroll lock
fn + B Pause/Break
fn + R System request
fn + Right ctrl Open application menu
fn + /
NOTE: This option is available only in Brazilian keyboard. Open application menu
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Table 15. Secondary behavior(continued)
Function key Secondary behavior
fn + Space bar Open emoji menu
fn + T Toggle ultra performance mode
fn + Left arrow Home
fn + Right arrow End
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 16. Camera specifications
Description Computer shipped with plastic
chassis
Computer shipped with
aluminum chassis
Number of cameras One One
Camera type There is one camera option:
●HD RGB camera
There is one camera option:
●FHD RGB camera
Camera location Front camera Front camera
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel 2.00 megapixel
Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 78.60 degrees 82.00 degrees
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 15 3530.
Table 17. Touchpad specifications
Description Values
Touchpad resolution:
Horizontal > 300 dpi
Vertical > 300 dpi
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal 115.00 mm (4.53 in.)
Vertical 80.00 mm (3.15 in.)
Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures available
on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at
support.microsoft.com.
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