Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series Operation and maintenance manual

Inspiron 15 5000
Setup and Specications
Computer Model: Inspiron 5566
Regulatory Model: P51F
Regulatory Type: P51F006

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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trademarks of their respective owners.
2018 - 10
Rev. A02

Contents
Set up your computer................................................... 5
Views............................................................................ 8
Front........................................................................................................ 8
Left...........................................................................................................8
Right.........................................................................................................9
Base........................................................................................................10
Display..................................................................................................... 11
Back........................................................................................................12
Specications.............................................................. 13
Computer model..................................................................................... 13
Dimensions and weight........................................................................... 13
Processors.............................................................................................. 13
Memory.................................................................................................. 14
Ports and connectors..............................................................................14
Communications..................................................................................... 15
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Wireless module................................................................................ 15
Audio.......................................................................................................15
Storage................................................................................................... 16
Media-card reader...................................................................................16
Keyboard.................................................................................................16
Camera....................................................................................................17
Touch pad............................................................................................... 17
Power adapter.........................................................................................17
Battery....................................................................................................18
Display.....................................................................................................18
Video.......................................................................................................19
Computer environment........................................................................... 19
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.
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2 Finish operating system setup.
For Windows:
a) Connect to a network.
b) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the instructions on the screen to nish setup.
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3 Locate Dell apps in Windows.
Table 1. Locating Dell apps in Windows
Register your computer
Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer
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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 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides
data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card.
Right
1Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
2USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides
data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3Optical drive (optional)
Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs.
4Security-cable slot
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
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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
1Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
3Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
4Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
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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
Computer model
Table 2. Computer model number
Computer model Inspiron 5566
Dimensions and weight
Table 3. Dimensions and weight specications
Height 23.75 mm (0.94 in)
Width 380 mm (14.96 in)
Depth 260.40 mm (10.25 in)
Weight (maximum) 2.32 kg (5.11 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your
computer varies depending on the
conguration ordered and the
manufacturing variability.
Processors
Table 4. Processors
Processors 6th Generation
Intel Core i3
7th Generation
Intel Core i3
7th Generation
Intel Core i5
7th Generation
Intel Core i7
Wattage 15 W 15 W 15 W 15 W
Core count 2 2 2 2
Thread count 4 4 4 4
Speed Up to 2.4 GHz Up to 2.4 GHz Up to 3.1 GHz Up to 3.5 GHz
Cache 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB 4 MB
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Integrated
graphics
Supported Supported Supported Supported
Memory
Table 5. Memory specications
Slots Two SODIMM slots
Type Dual-channel DDR4
Speed 2133 MHz
Maximum memory 8 GB
Minimum memory 4 GB
Memory per slot 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB
Congurations supported • 4 GB DDR4 at 2133 MHz (4
GB x 1)
• 6 GB DDR4 at 2133 MHz (4
GB + 2 GB)
• 8 GB DDR4 at 2133 MHz (4
GB + 4 GB or 8 GB x 1)
Ports and connectors
Table 6. Ports and connectors specications
External:
Network One RJ45 port
USB • Two USB 2.0 ports
• One USB 3.0 port
Audio/Video • One HDMI port
• One headset port (headphone and
microphone combo)
Internal:
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M.2 One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
combo card
Communications
Table 7. Communication specications
Ethernet controller RTL8106E
Transfer rate 10/100 Mbps
Wireless module
Table 8. Wireless module specications
Model number QCA9377, DW1707 QCA9565, DW1810 Intel Dual Band
Wireless. AC3165
Transfer rate Up to 150 Mbps Up to 433 Mbps Up to 433 Mbps
Frequency bands
supported
2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Encryption • 64-bit and 128-
bit WEP
• CKIP
• TKIP
• AES-CCMP
• 64-bit and 128-
bit WEP
• CKIP
• TKIP
• AES-CCMP
• 64-bit and 128-
bit WEP
• CKIP
• TKIP
• AES-CCMP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2
Audio
Table 9. Audio specications
Controller Realtek ALC3246 with Waves
MaxxAudio
Speakers Two
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Speaker output • Average – 2 W
• Peak – 2.2 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys
Storage
Table 10. Storage specications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
2.5-inch hard-disk
drive
SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB
2.5-inch solid-state
drive
SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 512 GB
Media-card reader
Table 11. Media-card reader specications
Type One SD-card slot
Cards supported SD card
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: 0.92 megapixel
• Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees
Touch pad
Table 14. Touch pad specications
Resolution • Horizontal: 1211 DPI
• Vertical: 1267 DPI
Dimensions • Height: 80 mm (3.15 in)
• Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)
Power adapter
Table 15. Power adapter specications
Type 45 W
Input current (maximum) 1.30 A
Output current (continuous) 2.31 A
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
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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 16. Battery specications
Type 4-cell “smart” lithium-ion (40 WHr)
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)
Temperature range: Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Coin-cell battery CR-2032
Dimensions:
Width 270 mm (10.63 in)
Depth 37.50 mm (1.47 in)
Height 20 mm (0.78 in)
Weight (maximum) 0.25 kg (0.56 lb)
Voltage 14.8 VDC
Display
Table 17. Display specications
Type • 15.6-inch HD touch screen
• 15.6-inch HD non-touch screen
Resolution (maximum) 1366 x 768
Pixel pitch 0.252 mm
Refresh rate 60 Hz
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Operating angle 0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees
Controls Brightness can be controlled using
shortcut keys
Dimensions:
Height (excluding bezel) 193.5 mm (7.62 in)
Width (excluding bezel) 344.2 mm (13.55 in)
Diagonal (excluding bezel) 394.86 mm (15.54 in)
Video
Table 18. Video specications
Integrated
Controller • Intel HD Graphics 520 for computers
with 6th generation Intel Core i3
Processor
• Intel HD Graphics 620 for computers
with 7th generation Intel Core
i3/i5/i7 Processor
Memory Shared system memory
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as dened by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 19. Computer specications
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‡
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Operating Storage
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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