Dell XPS 15 7590 Laptop User Manual

XPS 15 7590
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P56F
Regulatory Type: P56F003
April 2021
Rev. A03

Notes, cautions, and warnings
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Set up your XPS 15 7590

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 a 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 (continued)

Views of XPS 15 7590

Front

1. Left microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2.  Power and battery status light
   Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.
   Solid white—The power adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
   Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical.
   Off—Battery is fully charged.
3. Right microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

Right

1. SD-card slot
   Reads from and writes to the SD card.
2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
   Connect peripherals such as external 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 the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and USB devices connected to the  PowerShare port.
   NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.
   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.
3. Battery-charge status lights (5)
   Turn on when the battery-charge status button is pressed. Each light indicates approximately 20% charge.
4. Battery-charge status button
   Press to check the charge remaining in the battery.
5. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
   Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

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 port with PowerShare
   Connect peripherals such as external 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 the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and USB devices connected to the  PowerShare port.
   NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.
   NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned off or in a sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to charge the device.
3. HDMI port
   Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in-enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) port with Power delivery 
   Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates up to 10  Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3. Supports Power Delivery that enables a two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 5V/3A power output that enables faster charging.
   NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard USB and DisplayPort devices.
5. Headset port
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Base

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 a sleep state; press and hold the power button for 10 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: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
   NOTE: The power-status light on the power button is available only on computers without the fingerprint reader.
   Computers shipped with the fingerprint reader integrated on the power button will not have the power-status light on the power button.
2. Right-click area 
   Press to right-click.
3. Touchpad
   Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two-finger tap to right-click.
4. Left-click area
   Press to left-click.

Display

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. Left speaker
   Provides audio output.
4.  Right speaker
   Provides audio output.

Bottom

1. 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.
2. Regulatory label
Contains regulatory information of your computer.

Specifications of XPS 15 7590

Dimensions and weight

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Processors

Table 3. Processors

Chipset

Table 4. Chipset

Table 4. Chipset

Operating system

• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
•  Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

Memory

Table 5. Memory specifications

Ports and connectors

Table 6. External ports and connectors

Table 6. External ports and connectors

Table 7. Internal ports and connectors

Communications

Wireless module
Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Audio

Table 9. Audio specifications

Table 9. Audio specifications

Storage

Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

• One 2.5-inch hard-drive
• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive (SSD)

Table 10. Storage specifications

Media-card reader

Table 11. Media-card reader specifications

Keyboard

Table 12. Keyboard specifications (continued)

Table 12. Keyboard specifications

Camera

Table 13. Camera specifications

Touchpad

Table 14. Touchpad specifications

Touchpad gestures

For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Power adapter

Table 15. Power adapter specifications

Battery

Table 16. Battery specifications (continued)

Table 16. Battery specifications

Display

Table 17. Display specifications

Table 17. Display specifications

Fingerprint reader (optional)

Table 18. Fingerprint reader specifications

Video

Table 19. Discrete graphics specifications

Table 20. Integrated graphics specifications

Computer environment

Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 21. Computer environment

Keyboard shortcuts

* 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.
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 multimedia 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 the BIOS setup program.
Table 22. List of keyboard shortcuts

Table 22. List of keyboard shortcuts

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts

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

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.

Getting help and contacting Dell