Dell Latitude 5531 Operation and maintenance manual

Latitude 5531
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P104F
Regulatory Type: P104F007/P104F008
March 2022
Rev. A00

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Chapter 1: Set up your Latitude 5531.............................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Views of Latitude 5531................................................................................................. 7
Right........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Back........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Service Tag..........................................................................................................................................................................10
Battery charge and status light .....................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Specifications of Latitude 5531................................................................................... 11
Dimensions and weight......................................................................................................................................................11
Processor..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................12
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................12
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................12
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................13
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................13
Ethernet............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................14
WWAN module....................................................................................................................................................................14
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Camera..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Clickpad................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Battery..................................................................................................................................................................................19
Display..................................................................................................................................................................................20
Fingerprint reader (optional).......................................................................................................................................... 22
Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Multiple display support matrix...................................................................................................................................... 23
Hardware security............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Smart-card reader.............................................................................................................................................................24
Contactless smart-card reader................................................................................................................................ 24
Contacted smart-card reader...................................................................................................................................26
Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................26
Chapter 4: ComfortView Plus...................................................................................................... 28
Contents
Contents 3

Chapter 5: Keyboard shortcuts of Latitude 5531..........................................................................29
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell.................................................................................31
4 Contents

Set up your Latitude 5531
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
Resources Description
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
SupportAssist is the smart technology that keeps your computer running at its best by optimizing
settings, detecting issues, removing viruses and notifies when you need to make system
updates. SupportAssist proactively checks the health of your system's hardware and software.
When an issue is detected, the necessary system state information is sent to Dell to begin
troubleshooting. SupportAssist is preinstalled on most of the Dell devices running Windows
operating system. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide on
www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
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.
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Views of Latitude 5531
Right
1. microSD-card slot
2. Headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
5. HDMI 2.0 port
6. RJ45 Ethernet port (flip-down)
7. Wedge-shaped lock slot
Left
1. Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4/Power Delivery
2. Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4/Power Delivery
3. Air vents
4. Smart-card reader slot (optional)
2
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Top
1. Power button with fingerprint reader (optional)
2. Keyboard
3. Contactless smart-card reader (optional)
4. Clickpad
Front
1. Ambient Light Sensor (ALS)
2. Microphone
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3. IR emitter
4. IR camera
5. Camera shutter
6. RGB camera
7. Camera indicator LED
8. Microphone
9. LCD panel
10. Battery indicator/diagnostic LED
Bottom
1. Speakers
2. Service tag label
3. Air vents
Back
1. microSIM-card slot
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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.
Battery charge and status light
The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Latitude 5531.
Table 2. Battery charge and status light behavior
Power Source LED Behavior System Power State Battery Charge Level
AC Adapter Off S0 - S5 Fully Charged
AC Adapter Solid White S0 - S5 < Fully Charged
Battery Off S0 - S5 11-100%
Battery Solid Amber (590+/-3 nm) S0 - S5 < 10%
●S0 (ON) - System is turned on.
●S4 (Hibernate) - The system consumes the least power compared to all other sleep states. The system is almost at an OFF
state, expect for a trickle power. The context data is written to hard drive.
●S5 (OFF) - The system is in a shutdown state.
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Specifications of Latitude 5531
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Latitude 5531.
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front height 22.67 mm (0.89 in.)
Rear height 24.05 mm (0.95 in.)
Width 357.80 mm (14.09 in.)
Depth 233.30 mm (9.19 in.)
Weight
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
1.79 Kg (3.94 lbs.)
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Latitude 5531.
Table 4. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three
Processor type 12th Generation Intel Core
i5-12500H
12th Generation Intel vPro
Enterprise with Intel Core
i5-12600H
12th Generation Intel vPro
Enterprise Intel Core
i7-12800H
Processor wattage 45 W 45 W 45 W
Processor core count 12 12 14
Processor thread count 16 16 20
Processor speed Up to 4.50 GHz Up to 4.50 GHz Up to 4.80 GHz
Processor cache 18 MB 18 MB 24 MB
Integrated graphics Intel Iris XeGraphics Intel Iris XeGraphics Intel Iris XeGraphics
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Latitude 5531.
Table 5. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Intel H45
Processor 12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
DRAM bus width 64-bit (for dual-channel)
Flash EPROM ●32 MB for non-vPro
●32 MB + 16 MB for vPro
PCIe bus ●Up to Gen 4.0 (PCH)
●Up to Gen 5.0 (Processor)
Operating system
Your Latitude 5531 supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Home
●Windows 11 Pro
●Windows 11 Pro National Academic
●Windows 11 Pro Downgrade (Windows 10 Pro Image-factory installed)
●Windows 10 China G-SKU
●Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Latitude 5531.
Table 6. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Two-SoDIMM
Memory type DDR5
Memory speed 4800 MHz
Maximum memory configuration 64 GB
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
Memory size per slot 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported ●8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz
●16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
●32 GB, 1 x 32GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
●64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Latitude 5531.
Table 7. External ports
Description Values
Network port One RJ45 Ethernet port
USB ports ●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
●Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/
USB4/Power Delivery
Audio port One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video port HDMI 2.0 port
Media-card reader One microSD-card slot
SIM-card slot One microSIM-card slot
Power-adapter port USB Type-C power input
Security-cable slot One wedge-shaped lock slot
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Latitude 5531.
Table 8. Internal slots
Description Values
SATA One SATA 3.0 slot for 2.5-inch hard drive
M.2 ●One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card
●Two M.2 2230/2280 slots for solid-state drive
●One M.2 3042/3052 Key-B slot for WWAN (optional)
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
000144170 at www.dell.com/support.
Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Latitude 5531.
Table 9. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number Intel I219-V/Intel I219-LM
Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps
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Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Latitude 5531.
Table 10. Wireless module specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three
Model number Realtek RTL8822CE Intel AX211 Intel AX211
Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 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 6E (WiFi 802.11ax)
●WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax)
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
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 No Bluetooth
WWAN module
The following table lists the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) module supported on your Latitude 5531.
Table 11. WWAN module specifications
Description Option one Option two
Model number Intel XMM 7360 Global LTE-Advanced Intel 5000 Global 5G Modem
Transfer rate Up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
Up to 50 Mbps UL
●SA: DL 4.67 Gbps/ UL 1.25 Gbps
●NSA: DL 3.74 Gbps/ UL 700 Mbps
●LTE: DL 1.6 Gbps (CAT19)/ UL 150
Mbps
●UMTS: DL 384 kbps/ UL 384 kbps/DL
DC-HSPA+:42 Mbps (CAT24)/ UL 11.5
Mbps (CAT7)
Frequency bands supported ●LTE(B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B11, B12,
B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B21, B26, B28,
B29, B30, B38, B39, B40, B41, B66)
●HSPA+ (1, 2, 4,5, 8)
●NR(n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25,
n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71,
n77, n78, n79)
●LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12,
B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25,
B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38,
B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48,
B66, B71*)
●WCDMA/HSPA+ (1, 2, 4, 5, 8)
Wireless standards LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA/HSPA+, GNSS/
Beidou
NR FR1(Sub6) FDD/TDD, LTE FDD/
TDD, WCDMA/HSPA+, GPS/GLONASS/
Beidou/Galileo
Encryption Not supported Not supported
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Table 11. WWAN module specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two
Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS
NOTE: For instructions on how to find your computer's IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number,
see the knowledge base article 000143678 at www.dell.com/support.
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Latitude 5531.
Table 12. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio controller Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Stereo conversion 24-bit Digital-to-Analog (DAC) and Analog-to-Digital (ADC)
Internal audio interface High definition audio interface
External audio interface Universal audio jack
Number of speakers Two
Internal-speaker amplifier Supported (audio codec integrated)
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
Average speaker output 2 W
Peak speaker output 2.5 W
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone Dual-array microphones
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Latitude 5531.
Table 13. Storage matrix
Storage Single M.2
socket
2nd M.2 socket 1st 2.5-inch hard drive
M.2 SSD Boot Yes No No
M.2 SDD Boot 2.5-inch hard drive Yes No Yes
M.2 SSD Boot SSD Yes Yes No
M.2 SSD Boot SSD Yes Yes Not applicable
M.2 SSD Boot SSD RAID0 or RAID1 RAID0 or RAID1 No
M.2 SSD Boot SSD RAID0 or RAID1 RAID0 or RAID1 Not applicable
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Table 13. Storage matrix (continued)
Storage Single M.2
socket
2nd M.2 socket 1st 2.5-inch hard drive
M.2 SSD Boot SSD 2.5-inch hard drive Yes Yes Yes
M.2 SSD Boot SSD 2.5-inch hard drive RAID0 or RAID1 RAID0 or RAID1 Yes
Table 14. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
2.5-inch, 5400 RPM, HDD SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB
2.5-inch, 7200 RPM, HDD SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 1 TB
M.2 2230, Class 35 SSD PCIe NVMe Up to 512 GB
M.2 2230, Class 35 SSD, self-encrypting
drive
PCIe NVMe 256 GB
M.2 2280, Class 40 SSD PCIe NVMe Up to 2 TB
M.2 2280, Class 40 SSD, self-encrypting
drive
PCIe NVMe 512 GB
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Latitude 5531.
Table 15. Media-card reader specifications
Description Values
Media-card type One microSD-card 4.0
Media-cards supported ●Micro Secure Digital (mSD)
●Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)
●Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
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 Latitude 5531.
Table 16. 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
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Table 16. Keyboard specifications (continued)
Description Values
Keyboard size X=18.05 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) changing Function Key Behavior
in BIOS setup program.
For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts.
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Latitude 5531.
Table 17. HD RGB camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One
Camera type HD RGB camera
Camera location Front camera
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image 1 megapixel
Video 1280 x 720 (VGA/HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle:
Camera 78.6 degrees
Table 18. FHD RGB + IR camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One
Camera type FHD RGB camera/FHD Infrared camera
Camera location Front camera
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image 2.07 megapixel
Video 1920 x 1080 (VGA/FHD) at 30 fps
Infrared camera resolution:
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Table 18. FHD RGB + IR camera specifications (continued)
Description Values
Still image 0.23 megapixel
Video 640 x 360 (VGA/FHD) at 15 fps
Diagonal viewing angle:
Camera 87.6 degrees
Infrared camera 87.6 degrees
Table 19. FHD RGB + IR camera, Express Sign-In (EMZA) camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One
Camera type FHD RGB camera/FHD Infrared camera with EMZA
Camera location Front camera
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image 2.07 megapixel
Video 1920 x 1080 (VGA/FHD) at 30 fps
Infrared camera resolution:
Still image 0.23 megapixel
Video 640 x 360 (VGA/FHD) at 15 fps
Diagonal viewing angle:
Camera 87.6 degrees
Infrared camera 87.6 degrees
Clickpad
The following table lists the clickpad specifications of your Latitude 5531.
Table 20. Clickpad specifications
Description Values
Clickpad resolution: >300 dpi
Clickpad dimensions:
Horizontal 115 mm (4.53 in.)
Vertical 67 mm (2.64 in.)
Clickpad gestures For more information about clickpad gestures available on
Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871
at support.microsoft.com.
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Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Latitude 5531.
Table 21. Power adapter specifications
Description Option one Option two
Type 90 W AC adapter, USB-C (supported only in
UMA configuration)
130 W AC adapter, USB-C
Power-adapter dimensions:
Height 22 mm (0.87 in.) 22 mm (0.87 in.)
Width 66 mm (2.60 in.) 66 mm (2.60 in.)
Depth 130 mm (5.12 in.) 143 mm (5.63 in.)
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.50 A 1.80 A
Output current (continuous) ●20 V/4.50 A
●15 V/3 A
●9 V/3 A
●5 V/3 A
6.50 A/1.00 A
Rated output voltage 20 VDC/15 VDC/9 VDC/5 VDC 20 VDC/5 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage 40°C to -40°C (104°F to -40°F) 40°C to -40°C (104°F to -40°F)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Latitude 5531.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is
completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer and then restart your computer to reduce the
power consumption.
Table 22. Battery specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three
Battery type 4 cell, 64 WHr, "smart"
lithium-ion, ExpressCharge
capable, integrated
4 cell, 64 WHr,
"smart" lithium-ion, Long
Lifecycle, ExpressCharge
capable, integrated
6-cell, 97 WHr, "smart" lithium-
ion, ExpressCharge capable,
integrated
Battery voltage 15.20 VDC 15.20 VDC 11.40 VDC
Battery weight (maximum) 0.283 kg (0.62 lbs.) 0.283 kg (0.62 lbs.) 0.429 Kg (0.95 lbs.)
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Table 22. Battery specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two Option three
Battery dimensions:
Height 7.60 mm (0.30 in.) 7.60 mm (0.30 in.) 7.70 mm (0.30 in.)
Width 226.60 mm (8.92 in.) 226.60 mm (8.92 in.) 332.00 mm (13.07 in.)
Depth 81.40 mm (3.20 in.) 81.40 mm (3.20 in.) 82.00 mm (3.23 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating ●Charge: 0 °C to 45 °C
(32 °F to 113 °F)
●Discharge: 0 °C to 70 °C
(32 °F to 158 °F)
●Charge: 0 °C to 45 °C
(32 °F to 113 °F)
●Discharge: 0 °C to 70
°C (32 °F to 158 °F)
●Charge: 0 °C to 50 °C (32
°F to 122 °F)
●Discharge: 0 °C to 70 °C, 32
°F to 158 °F
Storage -20 °C to 65 °C (-4 °F to
149 °F)
-20 °C to 65 °C (-4 °F to
149 °F) -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140
°F)
Battery operating time Varies depending on
operating conditions and
can significantly reduce
under certain power-intensive
conditions.
Varies depending on
operating conditions and
can significantly reduce
under certain power-
intensive conditions.
Varies depending on operating
conditions and can significantly
reduce under certain power-
intensive conditions.
Battery charging time
(approximate)
NOTE: Control the
charging time, duration,
start and end time, and
so on using the Dell
Power Manager application.
For more information on
the Dell Power Manager
see, Me and My Dell on
www.dell.com.
4 hours (when the computer
is off)
4 hours (when the
computer is off) 4 hours (when the computer is
off)
Coin-cell battery CR2032 CR2032 CR2032
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
CAUTION: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your
battery charge is completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer, and then restart
your computer to reduce the power consumption.
Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Latitude 5531.
Table 23. Display specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four Option five
Display type High Definition (HD) Full High Definition
(FHD)
Full High Definition
(FHD)
Full High Definition
(FHD), Super Low
Power (SLP), Low Blue
Light
Ultra High
Definition (UHD),
Super Low Power
(SLP), Low Blue
Light
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