This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series (Inspiron 15-7558), a versatile 2-in-1 laptop designed for various modes of use.
Function Description
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series is a convertible laptop that can be used in multiple modes: Notebook, Tablet, Stand, and Tent. It features a touchscreen display and a backlit keyboard, making it suitable for a range of tasks from productivity to entertainment. The device is equipped with various ports for connecting peripherals and supports wireless communication.
Important Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Weight:
- Height: 19.90 mm (0.78 in) to 20.30 mm (0.80 in)
- Width: 381.90 mm (15.04 in)
- Depth: 252.50 mm (9.94 in)
- Weight (maximum): 2.25 kg (4.96 lb) (Note: Weight varies by configuration)
System Information:
- Computer model: Inspiron 15-7558
- Processor: 5th Generation Intel Core i3, i5, or i7
- Chipset: Integrated in the processor
Memory:
- Slot: One SODIMM slot
- Type: DDR3L
- Speed: 1600 MHz
- Configurations supported: 4 GB and 8 GB
Ports and Connectors:
- External USB:
- One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
- One USB 3.0 port
- One USB 2.0 port
- External Audio/Video:
- One HDMI port
- One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
- Internal M.2 slot: One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi, Intel WiDi, and Bluetooth combo card
- Security: Security-cable slot
Communications:
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Intel WiDi
Video:
- Controller: Intel HD Graphics 5500
- Memory: Shared system memory
Audio:
- Controller: Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxAudio
- Speakers: Two
- Speaker output:
- Average: 2.0 W
- Peak: 2.5 W
- Microphone: Digital-array microphones in camera assembly
- Volume controls: Media-control shortcut keys and volume-control buttons
Storage:
- Interface: SATA 3 Gbps
- Hard drive: One 2.5-inch drive
Media-card reader:
- Type: One 2-in-1 slot
- Cards supported: SD Card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)
Display:
- Type: 15.6-inch Full HD WLED touchscreen
- Resolution (maximum): 1920 x 1080
- Pixel pitch: 0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm
- Dimensions:
- Height: 193.59 mm (7.62 in)
- Width: 344.16 mm (13.55 in)
- Diagonal: 396.24 mm (15.60 in)
- Operating angle: 0 degree (closed) to 360 degrees
- Viewing angle: 160 degrees
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
- Controls: Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys
Keyboard:
Camera:
- Resolution: 0.92 megapixel
- Still image: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps (maximum)
- Diagonal viewing angle: 74 degrees
Touch pad:
- Resolution: Horizontal 304.8, Vertical 304.8
- Dimensions:
- Height: 62 mm (2.44 in)
- Width: 102 mm (4.02 in)
Battery:
- Type: 3-cell "smart" lithium ion (43 WHr)
- Dimensions:
- Height: 6.80 mm (0.27 in)
- Width: 77.20 mm (3.04 in)
- Depth: 254 mm (10 in)
- Weight (maximum): 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
- Voltage: 11.40 VDC
- Charging time (computer off, approximate): Within 4 hours
- Operating time: Varies depending on operating conditions and power-intensive conditions.
- Life span (approximate): 300 discharge/charge cycles
- Coin-cell battery: CR-2032
Power adapter:
- Type: 45 W
- Input voltage: 100 VAC–240 VAC
- Input frequency: 50 Hz–60 Hz
- Input current (maximum): 1.30 A
- Output current (maximum): 2.31 A
- Rated output voltage: 19.50 VDC
Usage Features
Power and Battery-Status Light:
- Solid white: Power adapter connected, battery charging.
- Solid yellow: Battery charge low or critical.
- Off: Power adapter connected and battery fully charged, or power adapter not connected and battery has sufficient charge.
Power Button:
- Press to turn on the computer (if off or in sleep state).
- Press to put the computer in sleep state (if on).
- Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down.
- Behavior can be customized in Power Options (see dell.com/support/manuals).
Volume-Control Buttons:
- Two buttons to increase or decrease volume.
USB 3.0 Port with PowerShare:
- Connects peripherals (storage devices, printers).
- Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
- Allows charging of USB devices even when the computer is off or in hibernate state (requires power adapter connection and BIOS setup enablement).
- Note: Some USB devices may not charge when the computer is off or in sleep state; turn on the computer to charge.
Headset Port:
- Connects headphones, microphones, or headphone/microphone combos.
Media-Card Reader:
- Reads from and writes to media cards (SD Card, MMC).
Touch Pad:
- Move finger to move mouse pointer.
- Tap to left-click.
- Tap with two fingers to right-click.
- Dedicated left-click and right-click areas.
Camera:
- Allows video chat, photo capture, and video recording.
- Camera-status light indicates when the camera is in use.
Microphones:
- Left and right digital-array microphones provide high-quality sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Ambient-Light Sensor:
- Detects ambient light and automatically adjusts display brightness.
Windows Button:
- Press to go to the Start screen.
Keyboard Shortcut Keys:
The keyboard includes dedicated shortcut keys for various functions:
- F1: Mute audio
- F2: Decrease volume
- F3: Increase volume
- F4: Play previous track/chapter
- F5: Play/Pause
- F6: Play next track/chapter
- F8: Switch to external display
- F9: Search
- F10: Toggle keyboard backlight
- F11: Decrease brightness
- F12: Increase brightness
- Fn + PrtScr: Turn off/on wireless
- Fn + S: Toggle Scroll Lock
- Fn + Esc: Toggle Fn-key lock
- Fn + B: Pause/Break
- Fn + Insert: Sleep
- Fn + PgUp: Page Up
- Fn + PgDn: Page Down
- Fn + Home: Home
- Fn + End: End
Some keys have two symbols; press Shift for alternate characters or Fn for secondary functions. The primary behavior of F1-F12 keys can be defined in the BIOS setup program under "Function Key Behavior."
Maintenance Features
Computer Environment:
- Airborne contaminant level: G1 (as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985)
Operating Temperature Range:
- Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
- Storage: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative Humidity (maximum):
- Operating: 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
- Storage: 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum):
- Operating: 0.66 GRMS (measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment)
- Storage: 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum):
- Operating: 110 G (measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use)
- Storage: 160 G (measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position)
Altitude (maximum):
- Operating: -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Storage: -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft)
These specifications and features highlight the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series as a robust and adaptable device suitable for diverse computing needs.
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