Dell Inspiron 15 7000 User Manual

Inspiron 15 7000

Inspiron 15 7000
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P70F Regulatory Type: P70F001

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Contents
1 Set up your computer……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
3 Views………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Front…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7 Left…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Right…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 Base………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 Display (touchscreen)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 Display (non-touchscreen)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Bottom……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
4 Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 System information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Computer model………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11 Dimensions and weight………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Operating system………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Memory……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 Ports and connectors………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Communications………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Wireless……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Intel Optane memory……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Audio……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Storage……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Media-card reader…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 Keyboard…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Camera……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Touchpad………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Power adapter…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Battery…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Display………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………15 Video……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Computer environment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 16
5 Keyboard shortcuts………………………………………………………………………………………………………17
6 Getting help and contacting Dell…………………………………………………………………………………….. 19

Contents

1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.

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Set up your computer

2. Finish operating system setup. For Windows: a) Connect to a network.
NOTE: If you are connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted. b) Sign in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.

For Ubuntu: Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setup. 3. Locate Dell apps in Windows.

Set up your computer

Table 1. Locate Dell apps Register your computer Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist–Check and update your computer 4. Create recovery drive for Windows. It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur
with Windows. For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.

Set up your computer

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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions.
1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 2. In Windows search, type Recovery. 3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed. 4. Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed. 5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next. 6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. 7. Click Create. 8. Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product’s Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Topics:
· Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive
Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive
CAUTION: This process formats the hard drive and removes all data on your computer. Ensure that you back up data on your computer before beginning this task.
NOTE: Before reinstalling Windows, ensure your computer has more than 2 GB of memory and more than 32 GB of storage space.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete and your computer will restart during the recovery process.
1. Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer. 2. Restart your computer. 3. Press F12 after the Dell logo is displayed on the screen to access the boot menu.
A Preparing one-time boot menu message appears. 4. After the boot menu loads, select the USB recovery device under UEFI BOOT.
The system reboots and a screen to Choose the keyboard layout is displayed. 5. Choose your keyboard layout. 6. In the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot. 7. Click Recover from a drive. 8. Choose one of the following options:
· Just remove my files to do a quick format. · Fully clean the drive to do a complete format. 9. Click Recover to start the recovery process.

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows

Front

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Views

1. Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity.
NOTE: Press Fn+H to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light.
Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status. Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5% charge. Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. Off · Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. · Computer is running on battery and the battery has more than 5% charge. · Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off.
Left

1. Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port/DisplayPort Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
NOTE: An adapter is required to connect a DisplayPort device. 3. HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
NOTE: If your computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must connect the power adapter to charge your devices using the PowerShare port. You must enable this feature in the BIOS setup program.

Views

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to charge the device. 5. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. 6. Headset port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Right
1. Security-cable slot (for Noble locks) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
2. Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card.
Base

1. Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
2. Right-click area
Press to right-click. 3. Left-click area
Press to left-click. 4. Touchpad

Views

Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
Display (touchscreen)

1. Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use.
3. Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
4. Infrared camera Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.
5. Infrared emitter Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.
6. Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Display (non-touchscreen)

1. Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 2. Camera-status light

Views

Turns on when the camera is in use. 3. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. 4. Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Bottom
1. Left speaker Provides audio output.
2. 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.
3. Right speaker Provides audio output.

Views

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Specifications

System information
Table 2. System information Processor Chipset

8th generation Intel Core i5/i7 Integrated in the processor

Computer model
Table 3. Computer model Computer model

Inspiron 15-7570

Dimensions and weight

Table 4. Dimensions and weight
Weight (maximum) Weight (minimum) Height
Width Depth

Non-touchscreen 2.16 kg (4.76 lb) 1.995 kg (4.40 lb) 18.81 mm (0.74 in)

Touchscreen 2.31 kg (5.09 lb) 2.15 kg (4.74 lb)
· FHD: 18.81 mm (0.74 in) · UHD: 18.91 mm (0.74 in)

361.36 mm (14.23 in) 244.50 mm (9.63 in)

NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.

Operating system
Table 5. Operating system Operating systems supported

· Ubuntu · Windows 10 Home 64-bit · Windows 10 Professional 64-bit

Memory
Table 6. Memory specifications Slots Type Speed

Two SODIMM slots DDR4 2400 MHz

Specifications

Configurations supported Per slot Total memory
Ports and connectors
Table 7. Ports and connectors External: Network USB
Audio/Video
Table 8. Ports and connectors Internal: M.2 Card
Communications
Table 9. Supported Communications Ethernet Wireless
Wireless
Table 10. Wireless Transfer rate Frequency Bands Encryption

4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
NOTE: Your computer is shipped with maximum 16 GB memory. Order additional memory separately to increase the total memory to 32 GB.
One RJ-45 port · Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 port · One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare · One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port/DisplayPort · One HDMI port · One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
· One M.2 slot for SSD · One M.2 slot for WiFi/Bluetooth
100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board · WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac · Bluetooth 4.2
NOTE: Windows 10 currently supports up to Bluetooth 4.1.
Up to 867 Mbps 2.4 GHz/5 GHz · 64-bit/128-bit WEP · AES-CCMP · TKIP

Specifications

Intel Optane memory

Intel Optane memory functions as a storage accelerator. It accelerates the system and any type of SATA-based storage media such as hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs).
NOTE: Intel Optane memory is only supported on 8th generation and later Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor platforms with Windows 10 64bit and above installed.

Table 11. Intel Optane memory Interface Connector Configurations supported

PCIex2 M.2 16 GB and 32 GB

Audio
Table 12. Audio specifications Controller Speakers Speaker output Microphone Volume controls

Realtek ALC3254-CG with Waves MaxxAudio Pro Two 2 W Digital-array microphones Media-control shortcut keys

Storage
Table 13. Storage specifications Interface
Hard drive
Solid-state drive (SSD) Capacity
Hard drive SSD

· SATA 6 Gbps · PCIe up to 16 Gbps
One 2.5-inch drive NOTE: Hard drive is available only on computers shipped with 3cell battery.
One M.2 2280 drive
Up to 2 TB
· Up to 512 GB SATA drive · Up to 512 GB PCIex4 drive · Up to 32 GB Intel Optane Memory

Media-card reader
Table 14. Media-card reader specifications Type Card supported

One SD-card slot SD card

Specifications

Keyboard
Table 15. Keyboard specifications Type Shortcut keys

Camera
Table 16. Camera specifications Resolution
Diagonal viewing angle

Touchpad
Table 17. Touchpad Resolution
Dimensions

Power adapter

Table 18. Power adapter specifications Type Input current (maximum) Output current (continuous) Input voltage

45W 1.30 A 2.31 A

Specifications

Backlit keyboard 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: Press Fn+Esc to switch the primary behavior of the function keys (F1-F12) between two modes multimedia key mode and function key mode. Keyboard shortcuts
Camera · Still image: 0.92 megapixel · Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps Infrared camera (touchscreen) 640 x 480 (VGA)
Camera
· Non-touchscreen: 74.6 degrees · Touchscreen: 88 degrees Infrared camera (touchscreen) 82.9 degrees

· Horizontal: 1228 · Vertical: 928 · Height: 80 mm (3.15 in) · Width: 105 mm (4.14 in)
100 VAC240 VAC

65W 1.50 A 3.34 A

Type Input frequency Rated output voltage Temperature range: Operating Temperature range: Storage

45W

50 Hz60 Hz 19.50 VDC
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 40°C to 70°C (40°F to 158°F)

65W

Battery

NOTE: Hard drive is available only on computers shipped with 3-cell battery.

Table 19. Battery specifications Type Dimension: Width Depth Height Weight (maximum) Voltage Charging time (approximate) Operating time
Life span (approximate) Temperature range
Coin-cell battery

3-cell “smart” lithium-ion (42 WHr)

4-cell “smart” lithium-ion (56 WHr)

97.15 mm (3.82 in)

98.20 mm (3.87 in)

184.15 mm (7.25 in)

233.37 mm (9.19 in)

5.90 mm (0.23 in)

0.2 kg (0.44 lb)

0.25 kg (0.55 lb)

11.40 VDC

15.20 VDC

4 hours (when the computer is off)

Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain powerintensive conditions.

300 discharge/charge cycles

· Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) · Storage: 40°C to 65°C (40°F to 149°F)

CR-2032

Display

Table 20. Display specifications

Type

15.6-inch FHD touchscreen 15.6-inch FHD non-touchscreen

15.6-inch UHD touchscreen

Resolution (maximum) Viewing angle (Left/Right/Up/ Down) Pixel pitch Height (excluding bezel) Width (excluding bezel) Diagonal (excluding bezel) Refresh rate Operating angle Controls

1920 X 1080 80/80/80/80

3840 x 2160 80/80/80/80

0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm

0.09 mm x 0.09 mm

193.59 mm (7.62 in )

194.40 mm (7.65 in)

344.16 mm (13.55 in)

345.60 mm (13.60 in)

396.24 mm (15.6 in)

60 Hz

0 degrees (closed) to 180 degrees

Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys

Specifications

Video

Table 21. Video specifications

Integrated

Controller

Intel UHD Graphics 620

Memory

Shared system memory

Discrete NVIDIA GeForce 940MX Up to 4 GB GDDR5

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 22. Computer environment

Temperature range Relative humidity (maximum) Vibration (maximum)* Shock (maximum) Altitude (maximum)

Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0.66 GRMS 110 G 15.2 m to 3048 m (50 ft to 10,000 ft)

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.

Storage 40°C to 65°C (40°F to 149°F) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) 1.30 GRMS 160 G 15.2 m to 10,668 m (50 ft to 35,000 ft)

Specifications

Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.

Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys

Description

Mute audio

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Play previous track/chapter

Play/Pause

Play next track/chapter

Switch to external display

Toggle keyboard backlight

Decrease brightness

Increase brightness

Turn off/on wireless

Pause/Break

Sleep

Toggle scroll lock
Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light
NOTE: Hard-drive activity light is supported only on computers shipped with a hard drive.
System request

Open application menu

Keyboard shortcuts

Keys

Description Toggle Fn-key lock Page up Page down Home End

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:

Table 24. Self-help resources

Information about Dell products and services Dell Help & Support app

www.dell.com

Get started app

Accessing help Online help for operating system
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on.
Learn and know about the following information about your product: · Product specifications · Operating system · Setting up and using your product · Data backup · Troubleshooting and diagnostics · Operating system · Factory and system restore · BIOS information

In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter.
www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux
1. 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 1. 2. At the top-right corner, enter Knowledge Base in the
search box. Enter the subject keyword to retrieve the related articles.
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals. To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your product through one of the following: · Select Detect Product. · Locate your product through the drop down menu under View
Products. · Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID into the search
bar.

Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Getting help and contacting Dell

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