Dell P117F Operation and maintenance manual

Inspiron 16 5625
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P117F
Regulatory Type: P117F005
October 2022
Rev. A02

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Chapter 1: Set up your Inspiron 16 5625........................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2: Views of Inspiron 16 5625............................................................................................ 6
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Right........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 16 5625...............................................................................11
Dimensions and weight......................................................................................................................................................11
Processor..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................12
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................12
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................12
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................13
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................13
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................13
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 15
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Power adapter.....................................................................................................................................................................17
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................18
Fingerprint reader (optional)...........................................................................................................................................19
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 20
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................20
Chapter 4: Dell ComfortView....................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5: Keyboard shortcuts....................................................................................................22
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 24
Contents
Contents 3

Set up your Inspiron 16 5625
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: The battery may go into power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the
power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.
2. Finish Windows setup.
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.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
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.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)
Resources Description
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.
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 Inspiron 16 5625
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 2 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/DisplayPort
Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer rate of up to 10
Gbps.
Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that
enables faster charging.
Supports DisplayPort 1.4 and also enables you to connect an external display using a display adapter.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
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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 3.2 Gen 1 port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
3. Global headset jack
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
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.
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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 Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
2. Right speaker
Provides audio output.
3. Right-click area
Press to right-click.
NOTE: The right-click area is enabled when you touch the touchpad.
4. Left-click area
Press to left-click.
NOTE: The left-click area is enabled when you touch the touchpad.
5. Precision touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
6. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
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Front
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. LCD panel
Provides visual output to the user.
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Bottom
1. 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.
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Specifications of Inspiron 16 5625
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front height 15.67 mm (0.62 in.)
Rear height 17.95 mm (0.71 in.)
Width 356.78 mm (14.05 in.)
Depth 251.90 mm (9.92 in.)
Weight
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
1.97 kg (4.34 lb) (minimum)
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 3. Processor
Description Option one Option two
Processor type AMD Ryzen 5 5625U AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
Processor wattage 25 W 25 W
Processor core count 6 8
Processor thread count 12 16
Processor speed Up to 4.3 GHz Up to 4.5 GHz
Processor cache 16 MB 16 MB
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 4. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Integrated in the processor
Processor AMD Ryzen 5/7
DRAM bus width 128-bit
Flash EPROM 16 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen3
Operating system
Your Inspiron 16 5625 supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Pro National Education, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Home in S-mode, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Two-SoDIMM
Memory type DDR4
Memory speed 3200 MHz
Maximum memory configuration 32 GB
Minimum memory configuration 4 GB
Memory size per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, or 16 GB
Memory configurations supported ●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
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
●16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
●24 GB, 1 x 16 GB + 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
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External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 6. External ports
Description Values
USB ports ●Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort and
Power Delivery
Audio port One Headset jack
Video port/ports One HDMI 1.4 port
Media-card reader One SD-card slot
Power-adapter port One 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm DC-in
Security-cable slot Not supported
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 7. Internal slots
Description Values
M.2 ●One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
●One M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive
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) module specifications of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three
Model number Realtek RTL8822CE MediaTek MT7921 Qualcomm WCN6856-DBS
Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps Up to 1200 Mbps Up to 3571 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 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 6 (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
●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
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Table 8. Wireless module specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two Option three
●TKIP ●TKIP ●TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 9. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio controller Realtek ALC3254
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal audio interface High definition audio interface
External audio interface Headset jack
Number of speakers 2
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 Digital-array microphones in camera assembly
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 16 5625.
Your Inspiron 16 5625 supports one of the following storage configurations:
●One M.2 2230 solid-state drive
●One M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The primary drive of your Inspiron 16 5625 varies with the storage configuration. For computers with a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive
is the primary drive.
Table 10. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, up to 32 Gbps
NOTE: The performance of the PCIe
NVMe Gen4 x4 will be limited to
PCIe Gen3 x4 bandwidth on your
computer.
Up to 2 TB
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Table 10. Storage specifications (continued)
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, up to 32 Gbps
NOTE: The performance of the PCIe
NVMe Gen4 x4 will be limited to
PCIe Gen3 x4 bandwidth on your
computer.
Up to 1 TB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen3x4 QLC, up to 32 Gbps Up to 1 TB
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen3x4, up to 32 Gbps Up to 1 TB
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 11. 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 16 5625.
Table 12. Keyboard specifications
Description Values
Keyboard type ●Standard backlit keyboard
●Standard non-backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout QWERTY
Number of keys ●United States and Canada: 79 keys
●United Kingdom: 80 keys
●Japan: 83 keys
Keyboard size X=19.05 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.
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Table 12. Keyboard specifications (continued)
Description Values
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior
in BIOS setup program.
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 13. Camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One
Camera type RGB FHD camera
Camera location Front
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image 2.03 megapixel
Video 1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle: 82 degrees
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 14. Touchpad specifications
Description Values
Touchpad resolution:
Horizontal > 300 dpi
Vertical > 300 dpi
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal 133 mm (5.24 in.)
Vertical 90 mm (3.54 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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Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 15. Power adapter specifications
Description Values
Type 65 W
Connector dimensions:
External diameter 4.50 mm
Internal diameter 2.90 mm
Power-adapter dimensions:
Height 28 mm (1.10 in.)
Width 108 mm (4.30 in.)
Depth 47 mm (1.90 in.)
Power-adapter weight (maximum) 0.29 kg (0.64 lbs)
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.6 A/1.7 A
Output current (continuous) 3.34 A
Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°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 Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 16. Battery specifications
Description Option one Option two
Battery type 3-cell, 41 Whr polymer 4-cell, 54 Whr polymer
Battery voltage 11.25 VDC 15 VDC
Battery weight (maximum) 0.18 kg (0.40 lb) 0.23 kg (0.51 lb)
Battery dimensions:
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Table 16. Battery specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two
Height 206.40 mm (8.13 in.) 271.90 mm (10.70 in.)
Width 82 mm (3.23 in.) 82 mm (3.23 in.)
Depth 5.75 mm (0.23 in.) 5.75 mm (0.23 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°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.
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)
Coin-cell battery 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 Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 17. Display specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four
Display type Full High Definition
(FHD+), ComfortView
Full High Definition
(FHD+), ComfortView
Plus
3K, ComfortView Plus Full High
Definition (FHD+),
ComfortView Plus
Display-panel
technology Wide Viewing Angle
(WVA)
Wide Viewing Angle
(WVA)
Wide Viewing Angle
(WVA)
Wide Viewing Angle
(WVA)
Display-panel
dimensions (active
area):
Height 344.68 344.68 344.68 344.68
Width 215.42 215.42 215.42 215.42
Diagonal 406.5 406.46 406.46 406.46
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Table 17. Display specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four
Display-panel native
resolution 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200 3072 x 1920 1920 x 1200
Luminance (typical) 250 nits 300 nits 300 nits 300 nits
Megapixels 2.3 2.3 5.9 2.3
Color gamut (typical) 45% NTSC 100% sRGB 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 141 141 226 141
Contrast ratio (typical) ●1000:1 (typical)
●800:1 (minimum)
●1200:1 (typical)
●1000:1 (minimum)
●1200:1 (typical)
●1000:1 (minimum)
●1200:1 (typical)
●1000:1
(minimum)
Response time ●30 ms (typical)
●35 ms (maximum)
●30 ms (typical)
●35 ms (maximum)
●30 ms (typical)
●35 ms (maximum)
●30 ms (typical)
●35 ms
(maximum)
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle ●+/- 85 degrees
(typical)
●+/- 80 degrees
(minimum)
●+/- 85 degrees
(typical)
●+/- 80 degrees
(minimum)
●+/- 85 degrees
(typical)
●+/- 80 degrees
(minimum)
●+/- 85 degrees
(typical)
●+/- 80 degrees
(minimum)
Vertical view angle ●+/- 85 degrees
(typical)
●+/- 80 degrees
(minimum)
●+/- 85 degrees
(typical)
●+/- 80 degrees
(minimum)
●+/- 85 degrees
(typical)
●+/- 80 degrees
(minimum)
●+/- 85 degrees
(typical)
●+/- 80 degrees
(minimum)
Pixel pitch 0.18 mm 0.18 mm 0.11 mm 0.18 mm
Power consumption
(maximum) 4.15 W 4.4 W 3.8 W 4.73 W
Anti-glare vs glossy
finish Anti-glare Anti-glare Anti-glare Glossy
Touch options No No No Yes
Fingerprint reader (optional)
The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 18. Fingerprint reader specifications
Description Values
Fingerprint-reader sensor technology Trans-capacitive sensing
Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution 500 ppi
Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size 108 x 88
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GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 16
5625.
Table 19. GPU—Integrated
Controller Memory size Processor
AMD Radeon Graphics Shared system memory AMD Ryzen 5/7
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 16 5625.
Table 20. GPU—Discrete
Controller Memory size Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce MX550 2 GB GDDR6
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Inspiron 16 5625.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 21. Computer environment
Description Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 50% to 90% (non-condensing) 2% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*0.66 GRMS Not applicable
Shock (maximum) 140 G† 160 G†
Altitude range -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000
ft)
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000
ft)
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.
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.
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