Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series Operation and maintenance manual

Inspiron 15 5000
Setup and Specifications
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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2016-11
Rev. A00

Contents
Set up your computer....................................................5
Views.............................................................................8
Front......................................................................................................... 8
Left........................................................................................................... 8
Right......................................................................................................... 9
Base.........................................................................................................10
Display...................................................................................................... 11
Back.........................................................................................................12
Specifications...............................................................13
Dimensions and weight............................................................................ 13
System information..................................................................................13
Memory................................................................................................... 13
Ports and connectors.............................................................................. 14
Communications...................................................................................... 14
Audio....................................................................................................... 15
Storage....................................................................................................15
Media-card reader................................................................................... 15
Keyboard................................................................................................. 16
Camera.................................................................................................... 16
Touch pad................................................................................................16
Power adapter......................................................................................... 17
Battery.....................................................................................................17
Display..................................................................................................... 18
Video........................................................................................................18
Computer environment............................................................................19
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Keyboard shortcuts..................................................... 20
Getting help and contacting Dell..................................22
Self-help resources................................................................................. 22
Contacting Dell........................................................................................22
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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 finish 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 this light between 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.
Off
– 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 off.
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 a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio
output.
4USB 3.0 port
Connect peripherals such as 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 a headphone or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
2USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as 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.
2Touch pad
Move your finger on the touch pad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click
and two finger tap to right-click.
3Right-click area
Press to right-click.
4Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, 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 identifier 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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Specifications
Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight specifications
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
configuration ordered and the
manufacturing variability.
System information
Table 3. System information specifications
Computer model Inspiron 5566
Processor • 6th generation Intel Core i3
• 7th generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
Chipset Integrated in the processor
Memory
Table 4. Memory specifications
Slots Two SODIMM slots
Type Dual-channel DDR4
Speed 2133 MHz
Configurations supported 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB
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Ports and connectors
Table 5. Ports and connectors specifications
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:
M.2 One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
combo card
Communications
Table 6. Communication specifications
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller
integrated on system board
Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
• Up to Bluetooth 4.2
• Wi-Fi Display Support (Wi-Fi
Alliance)
• Miracast
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Audio
Table 7. Audio specifications
Controller Realtek ALC3246 with Waves
MaxxAudio
Speakers Two
Speaker output • Average – 2 W
• Peak – 2.2 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys
Storage
Table 8. Storage specifications
Interface SATA 6 Gbps
Hard drive One 2.5-inch drive (supports Intel Smart
Response Technology)
Optical drive (optional) One 9.5 mm DVD+/-RW drive
Media-card reader
Table 9. Media-card reader specifications
Type One SD-card slot
Cards supported SD card
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Keyboard
Table 10. Keyboard specifications
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.
NOTE: You can define the primary
behavior of the function keys (F1–
F12) by changing Function Key
Behavior in BIOS setup program.
Keyboard shortcuts
Camera
Table 11. Camera specifications
Resolution • Still image: 0.92 megapixel
• Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees
Touch pad
Table 12. Touch pad specifications
Resolution • Horizontal: 1211 DPI
• Vertical: 1267 DPI
Dimensions • Height: 80 mm (3.15 in)
• Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)
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Power adapter
Table 13. Power adapter specifications
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
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 14. Battery specifications
Type 4-cell “smart” lithium-ion (40 WHr)
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions
and can significantly 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
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Display
Table 15. Display specifications
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
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 16. Video specifications
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
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Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 17. Computer specifications
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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Keyboard shortcuts
Table 18. Keyboard shortcuts
Keys Description
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous track/chapter
Play/Pause
Play next track/chapter
Switch to external display
Search
Toggle keyboard backlight (optional)
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Toggle Fn-key lock
Turn off/on wireless
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