Dell Vostro 15 3530 User manual

Vostro 15 3530
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F010/P112F011
March 2023
Rev. A00

Notes, cautions, and warnings
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Chapter 1: Views of Vostro 15 3530............................................................................................... 7
Right........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Front......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom..................................................................................................................................................................................12
Service Tag..........................................................................................................................................................................12
Battery charge and status light .....................................................................................................................................13
Chapter 2: Set up your Vostro 15 3530.........................................................................................14
Chapter 3: Specifications of Vostro 15 3530................................................................................ 16
Dimensions and weight.....................................................................................................................................................16
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Operating system............................................................................................................................................................... 17
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................18
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................18
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................19
Ethernet............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................19
Audio.....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Keyboard shortcuts of Vostro 15 3530........................................................................................................................22
Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................23
Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................23
Power adapter....................................................................................................................................................................24
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Fingerprint reader (optional).......................................................................................................................................... 27
Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 27
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Hardware security.............................................................................................................................................................28
Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................28
Dell Support policy............................................................................................................................................................ 28
ComfortView...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 4: Working inside your computer....................................................................................30
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................30
Before working inside your computer.....................................................................................................................30
Safety precautions.......................................................................................................................................................31
Contents
Contents 3

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection..............................................................................................................31
ESD field service kit ...................................................................................................................................................32
Transporting sensitive components........................................................................................................................33
After working inside your computer........................................................................................................................33
BitLocker....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Recommended tools......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Screw list.............................................................................................................................................................................34
Major components of Vostro 15 3530......................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 5: Removing and installing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs).................................... 38
Base cover.......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Removing the base cover..........................................................................................................................................38
Installing the base cover ...........................................................................................................................................40
Memory module................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Removing the memory module ............................................................................................................................... 42
Installing the memory module ..................................................................................................................................43
M.2 solid-state drive.........................................................................................................................................................43
Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive ............................................................................................................43
Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive .............................................................................................................. 44
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive ............................................................................................................45
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive ..............................................................................................................46
Wireless card...................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Removing the wireless card .....................................................................................................................................47
Installing the wireless card .......................................................................................................................................48
Speakers..............................................................................................................................................................................50
Removing the speakers ............................................................................................................................................ 50
Installing the speakers ............................................................................................................................................... 51
Fan........................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Removing the fan .......................................................................................................................................................53
Installing the fan ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
Chapter 6: Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)............................................ 55
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Lithium-ion battery precautions.............................................................................................................................. 55
Removing the 3-cell battery ....................................................................................................................................55
Installing the 3-cell battery ......................................................................................................................................56
Removing the 4-cell battery .................................................................................................................................... 57
Installing the 4-cell battery ......................................................................................................................................58
Disconnecting the battery cable ............................................................................................................................ 59
Connecting the battery cable .................................................................................................................................. 61
Heat sink..............................................................................................................................................................................62
Removing the heat sink - integrated .....................................................................................................................62
Installing the heat sink .............................................................................................................................................. 63
Removing the heat sink - discrete ......................................................................................................................... 64
Installing the heat sink - discrete ........................................................................................................................... 65
Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................66
Removing the touchpad ........................................................................................................................................... 66
Installing the touchpad ..............................................................................................................................................67
I/O daughter-board cable .............................................................................................................................................. 68
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Removing the I/O daughter-board cable.............................................................................................................. 68
Installing the I/O daughter-board cable.................................................................................................................69
I/O daughter-board.......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Removing the I/O daughter-board ........................................................................................................................ 70
Installing the I/O daughter-board ........................................................................................................................... 71
Power button......................................................................................................................................................................72
Removing the power button ....................................................................................................................................72
Installing the power button ...................................................................................................................................... 73
Power button with optional fingerprint reader...........................................................................................................74
Removing the power button with optional fingerprint reader .........................................................................74
Installing the power button with optional fingerprint reader ...........................................................................75
Power-adapter port.......................................................................................................................................................... 76
Removing the power-adapter port ........................................................................................................................ 76
Installing the power-adapter port ...........................................................................................................................77
Display assembly................................................................................................................................................................78
Removing the display assembly .............................................................................................................................. 78
Installing the display assembly ................................................................................................................................ 80
Display hinge caps.............................................................................................................................................................83
Removing the display hinge caps ........................................................................................................................... 83
Installing the display hinge caps ............................................................................................................................. 85
Display bezel....................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Removing the display bezel ......................................................................................................................................87
Installing the display bezel ....................................................................................................................................... 89
Display hinges.....................................................................................................................................................................90
Removing the display hinges ................................................................................................................................... 90
Installing the display hinges ..................................................................................................................................... 92
Display panel.......................................................................................................................................................................93
Removing the display panel ..................................................................................................................................... 93
Installing the display panel ....................................................................................................................................... 98
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................101
Removing the camera................................................................................................................................................101
Installing the camera .................................................................................................................................................101
Display cable..................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Removing the display cable ....................................................................................................................................102
Installing the display cable ......................................................................................................................................103
Display back-cover and antenna assembly................................................................................................................104
Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly .............................................................................. 104
Installing the display back-cover and antenna assembly ................................................................................ 105
System board....................................................................................................................................................................107
Removing the system board .................................................................................................................................. 107
Installing the system board .................................................................................................................................... 109
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly................................................................................................................................112
Removing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly .............................................................................................. 112
Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly ................................................................................................ 114
Chapter 7: Software................................................................................................................... 117
Operating system..............................................................................................................................................................117
Drivers and downloads.................................................................................................................................................... 117
Contents 5

Chapter 8: BIOS setup................................................................................................................118
Entering BIOS setup program....................................................................................................................................... 118
Navigation keys.................................................................................................................................................................118
One time boot menu........................................................................................................................................................ 118
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................119
Updating the BIOS...........................................................................................................................................................124
Updating the BIOS in Windows.............................................................................................................................. 124
Updating the BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu.............................................................................................................. 125
Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows........................................................................................125
Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu...................................................................................125
System and setup password......................................................................................................................................... 126
Assigning a system setup password......................................................................................................................126
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password............................................................................... 127
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords......................................................................................... 127
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 128
Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries.......................................................................................................................128
Locate the Service Tag or Express Service Code of your Dell computer ............................................ 128
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics.............................................................. 129
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check.............................................................. 129
Built-in self-test (BIST)..................................................................................................................................................129
M-BIST......................................................................................................................................................................... 129
LCD Power rail test (L-BIST)................................................................................................................................. 130
LCD Built-in Self Test (BIST)................................................................................................................................. 130
System-diagnostic lights.................................................................................................................................................131
Recovering the operating system................................................................................................................................132
Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)...................................................................................................................................... 132
Backup media and recovery options........................................................................................................................... 133
Wi-Fi power cycle............................................................................................................................................................ 133
Drain residual flea power (perform hard reset)........................................................................................................133
Chapter 10: Getting help and contacting Dell............................................................................. 134
6Contents

Views of Vostro 15 3530
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 2.0 port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3. Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access, with a transfer rate
of 10/100/1000 Mbps.
4. Universal audio port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
5. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
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.
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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
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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Top
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
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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Battery charge and status light
The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Vostro 15 3530.
Table 1. 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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Set up your Vostro 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 2. Locate Dell apps
Resources Description
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
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.
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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Specifications of Vostro 15 3530
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Vostro 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 19.00 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.
1.63 kg (3.60 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 Vostro 15 3530.
Table 4. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four
Processor type 13th Generation 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
3
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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 Vostro 15 3530
Table 5. Chipset
Description Option one Option two
Processors 13th Generation 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 Vostro 15 3530 supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Pro
●Windows 11 Pro National Academic
●Windows 11 Home
●Windows 11 Pro Downgrade (Windows 10 image factory installed)
●Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit
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Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Vostro 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
●4 GB, 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 of your Vostro 15 3530.
Table 7. External ports
Description Values
Network port One Flip-Down RJ45 Ethernet port
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)
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Table 7. External ports (continued)
Description Values
Audio port One universal audio port
Video port ●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 One wedge-shaped lock slot
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Vostro 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.
Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Vostro 15 3530.
Table 9. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number Integrated Realtek RTL8111H
Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Vostro 15 3530.
Table 10. 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
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Table 10. Wireless module specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two
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 Supported Supported
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Vostro 15 3530.
Table 11. 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 Vostro 15 3530.
Your Vostro 15 3530 supports the following storage configurations:
●One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
The M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive is the primary drive of your computer.
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