Inspiron 15 5510 Laptop - Users Guide14 - en Us
Inspiron 15 5510 Laptop - Users Guide14 - en Us
Inspiron 15 5510 Laptop - Users Guide14 - en Us
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Contents
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Set up your Inspiron 15 5518
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
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.
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.
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 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 about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article 000149088 at
www.dell.com/support.
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)
Left
1. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
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.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
6. Thunderbolt 4.0 port with Power Delivery
Supports USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, see the knowledge
base article 000124295 at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
Top
1. Precision touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
2. Left-click area
Press to left-click.
3. Right-click area
Front
1. Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
3. Privacy shutter
Slide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use.
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.
1. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2. Right speaker
Provides audio output.
3. Service Tag
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.
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 15 5518.
Table 3. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three
Processor type 11 th Generation Intel Core 11 th Generation Intel Core 11 th Generation Intel Core
i3-1125G4 i5-11300H i7-11370H
Processor wattage 28 W 35 W 35 W
Processor speed 2 GHz to 3.70 GHz 3.10 GHz to 4.40 GHz 3.30 GHz to 4.80 GHz
Processor cache 8 MB 8 MB 12 MB
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris X e Graphics Intel Iris X e Graphics
Table 4. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Integrated in the processor
Flash EPROM 32 MB
Operating system
Your Inspiron 15 5518 supports the following operating systems:
● Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
● Windows 11 Home in S-mode, 64-bit
● Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
● Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
● Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
● Windows 10 Home in S-mode, 64-bit
● Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
● Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 15 5518.
External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 15 5518.
Video port/ports ● One USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4
and Power Delivery (in computers shipped with i3 or i5
processor)
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold
separately) is required to connect to a DisplayPort
device.
● One USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4.0 port (in computers
shipped with i7 processor)
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold
separately) is required to connect to a DisplayPort
device.
● HDMI 1.4 port
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 15 5518.
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Inspiron 15 5518.
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 15 5518.
Speaker output:
Average speaker output 2W
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 15 5518.
Your Inspiron 15 5518 supports one of the following storage options:
● One M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 solid-state drive
● A combination of two M.2 solid-state drives (M.2 2230 or M.2 2280)
The primary drive of your Inspiron 15 5518 is the M.2 solid-state drive where the operating system is installed.
Table 11. Intel Optane Memory H20 with Solid-State Storage specifications
Description Values
NOTE: Intel Optane Memory H20 with Solid-State Storage is supported on systems that meet the following requirements:
● 11 th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
● Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
● Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 18.1.0.1027 or higher
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 15 5518.
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.
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 15 5518.
Camera resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 15 5518.
Vertical 2442
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal 115 mm (4.53 in.)
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 15 5518.
Connector dimensions:
External diameter 4.50 mm
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°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 15 5518.
Battery dimensions:
Height 5.75 mm (0.23 in.) 5.75 mm (0.23 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Battery operating time Varies depending on operating Varies depending on operating conditions
conditions and can significantly and can significantly reduce under certain
reduce under certain power-intensive power-intensive conditions.
conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is off) 4 hours (when the computer is off)
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.
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.
Display-panel technology Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions
(active area):
Height 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) 193.60 mm (7.62 in.)
Width 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) 344.20 mm (13.55 in.)
Diagonal 394.90 mm (15.60 in.) 394.90 mm (15.60 in.) 394.90 mm (15.60 in.)
Color gamut sRGB 100% (typical) NTSC 45% (typical) NTSC 45% (typical)
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 141 ppi 141 ppi 141 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Fingerprint reader
The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your Inspiron 15 5518.
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 15 5518.
Intel Iris X e Graphics Shared system memory 11 th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 15 5518.
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 5518.4 ft) -15.2 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 19234.4
ft)
Dell CinemaColor
Dell CinemaColor (DCC) combines the hardware and software to deliver clear visuals that appear every bit as vibrant as the
world around you. The DCC has four color profiles that optimize these settings depending on the content and your surroundings.
When you open DCC, you can choose Movie (default), ComfortView, Sports, or Animation from the list. The ComfortView
Profile optimizes eye comfort with a Low Blue Light software solution that meets TÜV standards to reduce harmful blue light
emissions to make extended screen time easy on your eyes compared to standard digital panels while still retaining the vibrant
colors.
ComfortView mode is certified by TÜV for the effective reduction of hazardous blue light by adjusting display parameters. You
can adjust the Saturation, Temperature, and Contrast values to create your custom setting in the ComfortView mode.
NOTE: For more information on DellCinema components see KB article 000178241 at https://www.dell.com/support.
ComfortView Plus
ComfortView Plus is a built-in, always-on, and virtually unnoticeable low blue light solution for Dell displays. ComfortView Plus
employs a hardware-based design that allows for a wider blue spectrum, with a much lower peak and reduced intensity. Dell
ComfortView Plus is certified by TÜV certified - low blue light hardware solution.
NOTE: ComfortView Plus is an optional hardware feature to be configured at the point of sale.
20 Dell ComfortView
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain
the same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform
secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is
pressed. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2,
2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom
of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to
the table below).
However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled
by pressing fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing fn and the respective function key. For
example, mute audio by pressing fn + F1.
NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in
BIOS setup program.
The fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Keyboard shortcuts 21
Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts (continued)
Function key Behavior
fn + page down Page down
22 Keyboard shortcuts
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Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Tips
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or
learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for
documents. your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service
Code at www.dell.com/support.
For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your
computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice,
packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.