DELL Latitude 5521 Laptop User Guide

October 30, 2023
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DELL Latitude 5521 Laptop

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Product Information
The Latitude 5521 is a laptop computer manufactured by Dell. It comes in two regulatory types: P104F003 and P104F004. The product is equipped with ComfortView Plus and keyboard shortcuts for easy use. The computer can run on either Ubuntu or Windows operating system.

Product Usage Instructions

Set up

To set up your Latitude 5521, follow the steps below:

  1. Connect the power adapter to the computer and press the power button. If the battery is low, connect the power adapter to conserve battery power.
  2. Complete the operating system setup by following the on-screen instructions. For Ubuntu, see the knowledge base articles SLN151664 and SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support for more information. For Windows, connect to a network for updates, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account, and enter your contact details on the Support and Protection screen.
  3. Locate Dell apps from the Windows Start menu for easy access to resources such as Dell Product Registration, Dell Help & Support, SupportAssist, Dell Update, and Dell Digital Delivery.

ComfortView Plus
The Latitude 5521 comes with ComfortView Plus to reduce blue light emissions and optimize eye comfort. To activate ComfortView Plus, press Fn + T on your keyboard.

Keyboard Shortcuts
The Latitude 5521 is equipped with keyboard shortcuts for easy use. Refer to Chapter 5 of the user manual for a list of available keyboard shortcuts.

Getting Help
If you need assistance with your Latitude 5521, refer to Chapter 6 of the user manual for information on how to contact Dell for support.

Notes, cautions, and warnings

  • NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
  • CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
  • WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Set up your Latitude 5521

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: 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, see the knowledge base articles SLN151664 and SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support.
    For Windows:
    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recomends that you:

  3. 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.

  4. If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an offline account.

  5. On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.

  6. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

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Views of Latitude 5521

Topics:

  • Right view
  • Left
  • Display
  • Bottom view
  • Palmrest
  • Battery charge and status LED

Right view

  1. microSD card reader
  2. Universal audio port
  3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
  4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
  5. HDMI 2.0 port
  6. RJ-45 Ethernet port
  7. Wedge-shaped lock slot

Left

  1. USB4.0 Type-C port with DisplayPort 2.0 port/Power Delivery/Thunderbolt
  2. USB4.0 Type-C port with DisplayPort 2.0 port/Power Delivery/Thunderbolt
  3. Fan vents
  4. Smart card reader (optional)

Display

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  1. Proximity sensor (optional)
  2. Microphone
  3. IR LED (optional)
  4. RGB camera/ RGB IR camera (optional)
  5. Camera indicator LED (optional)
  6. Microphone
  7. LCD panel
  8. LED activity light

Bottom view

  1. Speakers
  2. Service tag label
  3. Fan vents

Palmrest

  1. Camera shutter
  2. Power button with fingerprint reader (optional)
  3. Keyboard
  4. Contactless smart card reader (Optional)
  5. Clickpad

Battery charge and status LED

Table 2. Battery charge and status LED Indicator

Power Source| LED Behavior| computer 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) – Computer is turned on.
  • S4 (Hibernate) – The computer consumes the least power compared to all other sleep states. The computer is almost at an OFF state, expect for a trickle power. The context data is written to hard drive.
  • S5 (OFF) – The computer is in a shutdown state.

Specifications of Latitude 5521

Topics:

  • Dimensions and weight
  • Processor
  • Chipset
  • Operating system
  • Memory
  • External ports
  • Internal slots
  • Wireless module
  • WWAN module
  • Audio
  • Storage
  • Intel Optane memory
  • Media-card reader
  • Keyboard
  • Clickpad
  • Camera
  • Power adapter
  • Battery
  • Display
  • Fingerprint reader (optional)
  • GPU—Integrated
  • GPU—Discrete
  • Sensor and control specifications
  • Security options—Contacted smartcard reader
  • Security options—Contactless smartcard reader
  • Security
  • Security Software
  • Computer environment

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Latitude 5521.

Table 3. Dimensions and weight

Description Values

Height:
 | Front height| 22.67 mm (0.89 in.)
 | Rear height| 24.05 mm (0.95 in.)
Width| 357.80 mm (14.09 in.)
Depth| 233.30 mm (9.19 in.)
Weight (minimum)| 1.79 kg (3.95 lb)
Description| Values
---|---
 |   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 Latitude 5521.

Table 4. Processor

Description Option one Option two Option three
Processor type 11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400H 11th Generation Intel
Core i5-11500H 11th Generation Intel Core i7-11850H
Processor wattage 45 W 45 W 45 W
Processor core count 6 6 8
Processor thread count 12 12 16
Processor speed 2.70 GHz to 4.50 GHz 2.90 GHz to 4.60 GHz 2.50 GHz to 4.80

GHz
Processor cache| 12 MB| 12 MB| 24 MB
Integrated graphics| Intel UHD Graphics| Intel UHD Graphics| Intel UHD Graphics

Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Latitude 5521.

Table 5. Chipset

Description Values
Chipset Intel WM590
Processor 11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
DRAM bus width Two channels, 64-bit
Flash EPROM 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen 3.0

Operating system

Your Latitude 5521 supports the following operating systems:

  • Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
  • Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
  • Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
  • Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 64-bit

Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Latitude 5521.

Table 6. Memory specifications

Description Values
Memory slots Dual-channel
Memory type DDR4
Memory speed 3200 MHz
Maximum memory configuration 64 GB
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
Memory size per slot 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported ●    8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

●    16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

●    16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

●    32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

●    32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

●    64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Latitude 5521.

Table 7. External ports

Description Values
Network port One RJ-45 port
USB ports ●    One USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) port

●    One USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) port with PowerShare

●    Two USB4 Type-C® port with Power Delivery/ DisplayPort/Thunderbolt™4

Audio port| One Universal Audio Jack
Video port| One HDMI 2.0 port
Media-card reader| One microSD card slot
Power-adapter port| DC-in USB Type-C
Security-cable slot| One Wedge-shaped lock slot

Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Latitude 5521.

Table 8. Internal slots

Description Values
M.2 ●    Two M.2 2230 slots for solid-state drive 128 GB/256 GB/512 GB

●    Two M.2 2280 slots for solid-state drive 256 GB/512 GB/1 TB/2 TB

●    Two M.2 2280 slots for Self-Encrypting solid-state drive 256 GB/512 GB

●    One M.2 2280 slots for 32 GB Intel® Optane™ Memory + 512 GB QLC 3D NAND

NOTE: Intel® Optane™ Memory requires Gen 3 storage through Platform Controller Hub

●    One SATA slot for 7 mm HDD 500 GB/1 TB/2 TB

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.

Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Latitude 5521.

Table 9. Wireless module specifications

Description Option one Option two Option three
Model number Qualcomm QCA61x4A Intel AX201 Intel AX210
Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards ●    Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g

●    WiFi 802.11n

●    WiFi 802.11ac

| ●    Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g

●    Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)

●    Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)

●    Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)

| ●    Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g

●    Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)

●    Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)

●    Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax)

Encryption| ●    64-bit and 128-bit WEP

●    128-bit AES-CCMP

●    TKIP

| ●    64-bit and 128-bit WEP

●    128-bit AES-CCMP

●    TKIP

| ●    64-bit and 128-bit WEP

●    128-bit AES-CCMP

●    TKIP

Bluetooth wireless card| 5.0| 5.2| 5.2
 |   NOTE: The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.

WWAN module
The following table lists the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) module supported on your Latitude 5521.

Table 10. WWAN module specifications

Description Values
Model number Intel 7360 (DW5820e)
Transfer rate Up to 450 Mbps DL/50 Mbps UL (Cat 9)
Frequency bands supported (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20,

21, 26, 28, 29, 30,

38, 39, 40, 41, 66), HSPA+ (1, 2, 4, 5, 8)

Wireless standards| ●    LTE Category 16

●    UMTS/HSPA+

Encryption| Not supported
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)| Supports GPS, BDS, and GLONASS
  NOTE: For instructions on how to find your computer’s IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.

Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Latitude 5521.

Table 11. Audio specifications

Description Values
Audio controller Realtek ALC3204 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Stereo conversion 24-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog) and ADC (Analog-to-Digital)
Internal audio interface Intel HDA (high-definition audio)
External audio interface Universal audio jack
Number of speakers 2
Internal-speaker  amplifier Supported (audio codec integrated)
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
  Average speaker output
  Peak speaker output
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone Dual-array microphones

Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Latitude 5521. Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

  • One 2.5-inch hard drive

  • Two M.2 2230/2280 solid state drive
    The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:

  • with a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive

  • without a M.2 drive, the 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive

Table 12. Storage specifications

Storage type Interface type Capacity
2.5-inch 5400 rpm SATA hard-disk drive SATA up to 6 Gbps up to 2 TB
2.5-inch 7200 rpm SATA hard-disk drive SATA up to 6 Gbps up to 1 TB
2.5-inch 7200 rpm SED SATA hard-disk drive SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps 500 GB
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps up to

512 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe| PCIe Gen3x4/Gen4x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps| up to 2 TB
M.2 2280 Opal Self Encrypting solid- state drive PCIe NVMe| PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps| 1 TB

Intel Optane memory
Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.

NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:

  • 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
  • Windows 10 64-bit version or higher
  • Latest version of Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver

Table 13. Intel Optane memory

Description Values
Type Memory/Storage/Storage  accelerator
Interface PCIe Gen3.0x4
Connector M.2 2280
Configurations supported 32 GB, 512 GB
Capacity Up to 512 GB

Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Latitude 5521.

Table 14. Media-card reader specifications

Description Values
Media-card type microSD card slot
Media-cards supported ●    Micro Secure Digital (mSD)

●    Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)

●    Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)

  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 Latitude 5521.

Table 15. Keyboard specifications

Description Values
Keyboard type ●    Standard keyboard

●    RGB backlit keyboard

Keyboard layout| QWERTY
Number of keys| ●    United States and Canada: 102 keys

●    United Kingdom: 103 keys

●    Japan: 106 keys

Keyboard size| X=18.6 mm key pitch Y=19.05 mm key pitch
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.

Keyboard shortcuts

Clickpad
The following table lists the Clickpad specifications of your Latitude 5521.

Table 16. Clickpad specifications

Description Values
Clickpad resolution: >300 dpi
Description Values
--- ---
Clickpad dimensions:
  Horizontal
  Vertical
Clickpad gestures For more information about Clickpad gestures available on

Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Latitude 5521.

Table 17. Camera specifications

Description Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Number of cameras One One One
Camera type ●    RGB HD camera HD RGB + Ir

camera

| FHD RGB + Ir camera, proximity sensor/express sign-in
Camera location| Front camera| Front camera| Front camera
Camera sensor type| CMOS sensor technology| CMOS sensor technology| CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:|  |  |
 | Still image| 5 megapixel| 0.92 megapixel| 2.07 megapixels
 | Video| 1280 x 720 (VGA/HD) at 30 fps| 1280 x 720 (HD) at

30 fps

| 1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 30 fps
Infrared camera resolution:|  |  |
 | Still image| N/A| 0.23| 0.23
 | Video| N/A| 640 x 360 at 15 fps| 640 x 360 at 15 fps
Diagonal viewing angle:|  |  |
 | Camera| 78.6 degrees| 87 degrees| 87.60 degrees
 | Infrared camera| 87 degrees| 87 degrees| 87.60 degrees

Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Latitude 5521.

Table 18. Power adapter specifications

Description Option one Option two
Type 90 W AC adapter, USB-C 130 W AC adapter, USB-C
Description Option one Option two
    NOTE: 90 W is supported only in UMA configuration.
Input voltage 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz x 60 Hz 50 Hz x 60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.50 A 1.80 A
Output current (continuous) ●    20 V/4.50 A

●    15 V/3 A

●    9 V/3 A

●    5 V/ 3 A

| ●    20 V/6.50 A

●    5 V/1 A

Rated output voltage| 20 VDC/15 VDC/9 VDC/5 VDC| 20 VDC/5 VDC
Weight| 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)| 0.77 lbs (0.35 kg)
Dimensions (inches)| 0.87 x 2.60 x 5.12| 0.87 x 2.60 x 5.63
Dimensions (mm)| 22 x 66 x 130| 22 x 66 x 143
Temperature range:|  |
 | Operating| 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)| 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
 | Storage| -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)| -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°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 Latitude 5521.

Table 19. Battery specifications

Description Option one Option two Option three
Battery type 4-cell, rechargeable Li-ion battery, 64 WHr, Long Cycle Life,
ExpressCharge capable 4-cell, rechargeable Li- ion battery, 64 WHr, non-Long
Cycle Life, ExpressCharge capable 6 Cell, rechargeable

Li-ion battery, 97 WHr ExpressCharge capable

Battery voltage| 15.20 V| 15.20 V| 11.40 VDC
Battery weight (maximum)| 0.283 kg (0.62 lb)| 0.283 kg (0.62 lb)| 0.429 kg (0.95 lb)
Battery dimensions:|  |
 | Height| 7.60 mm| 7.60 mm| 7.70 mm (0.30 in.)
 | Width| 226.60 mm| 226.60 mm| 332 mm (13.1 in.)
Description| Option one| Option two| Option three
---|---|---|---
 | Depth| 81.40 mm| 81.40 mm| 82.00 mm (3.22 in.)
Temperature range:|  |  |
 | Operating| ●    Charge: 0 °C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113 °F

●    Discharge: 0 °C to 70 °C, 32 °F to 158 °F

| ●    Charge: 0

°C to 45 °C, 32 °F to 113

°F

●    Discharge: 0

°C to 70 °C, 32 °F to 158

°F

| 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
 | Storage| -20°C (-4°F ) to 65°C (149°F)| -20°C (-4°F )

to 65°C (149°F)

| -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Battery operating time| Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.| Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power- intensive conditions.| Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce

under certain power- intensive conditions.

Battery charging time (approximate)| 4Hrs 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/

| 4Hrs 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.co m/

| 4 Hrs 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/

Approximate life span (discharge/charge cycles)| ●    3 years warranty| ●    1 year warranty| ●    1 year warranty
Coin-cell battery| CR2032| CR2032| CR2032

Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Latitude 5521.

Table 20. Display specifications

Description| Option one| Option two| Option three| Option four| Option five
---|---|---|---|---|---
Display type| High Definition (HD)| Full High Definition (FHD)| Full High Definition (FHD) Touch| Full High Definition (FHD), Super Low Power (SLP), Low Blue Light| Ultra High Definition (UHD), Super Low Power (SLP), Low Blue Light
Display-panel technology| Twisted Nematic (TN)| Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)| 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.)| 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.)| 344.20 mm (13.55 in.)| 344.20 mm (13.55 in.)
 | Diagonal| 394.91 mm (15.55 in.)| 394.91 mm (15.55 in.)| 394.91 mm (15.55 in.)| 394.91 mm (15.55 in.)| 394.91 mm (15.55 in.)
Display-panel native resolution| 1366×768| 1920 x 1080| 1920 x 1080| 1920 x 1080| 3840 x 2160
Luminance (typical)| 220 nits| 250 nits| 250 nits| 400 nits| 400 nits
Megapixels| 1049088| 2073600| 2073600| 2073600| 8.3
Color gamut| NTSC 45%| NTSC 45%| NTSC 45%| sRGB 100%| sRGB 100%
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)| 100| 141| 141| 141| 140
Contrast ratio (typ)| 500:1| 700:1| 700:1| 700:1| 800:1
Response time (min)| 25 ms| 25 ms| 35 ms| 35 ms| 35 ms
Refresh rate| 60 Hz| 60 Hz| 60 Hz| 60 Hz| 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle| 40/40 +/- degrees| 80/80 +/- degrees| 80/80 +/- degrees| 80/80 +/-

degrees

| 80 minimum
Vertical view angle| 10(U)/30(D) +/-

degrees

| 80(U)/80(D) +/-

degrees

| 80(U)/80(D) +/-

degrees

| 80(U)/80(D) +/-

degrees

| 80 minimum
Pixel pitch| 0.252X0.252 mm| 0.179X0.179 mm| 0.179X0.179 mm| 0.179X0.179 mm| 0.161 x 0.161
Power consumption (maximum)| 4.20 W| 4.2 W| 4.2 W| 4.6 W| 3.50 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare
Touch options| No| No| Yes| No| No

Fingerprint reader (optional)
The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint- reader of your Latitude 5521.

Table 21. Fingerprint reader specifications

Description Values
Fingerprint-reader sensor technology Capacitive
Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution 508 dpi
Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size 256 x 360

GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Latitude 5521.

Table 22. GPU—Integrated

Controller| External display support| Memory size| Processor
---|---|---|---
Intel UHD Graphics| HDMI 2.0 port/ USB Type-C with DisplayPort 2.0 port| Shared system memory| 11th Generation Intel core i5/i7

GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Latitude 5521.

Table 23. GPU—Discrete

Controller| External display support| Memory size| Memory type
---|---|---|---
NVIDIA GeForce MX450| HDMI 2.0 port/ USB Type-C with DisplayPort 2.0 port| 2 GB| GDDR6

Sensor and control specifications

Table 24. Sensor and control specifications’

Specifications

1. Accelerometer: One on the system board
2. Accelerometer with Gyro: On the hinge-up (optional)
3. GPS (via WWAN Card only) (optional)
4. Proximity sensor (optional)

Security options—Contacted smartcard reader
Table 25. Contacted smartcard reader

Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader
ISO 7816 -3 Class A Card Support Reader capable of reading 5V powered
smartcard Yes
Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader
--- --- ---
ISO 7816 -3 Class B Card Support Reader capable of reading 3V powered
smartcard Yes
ISO 7816 -3 Class C Card support Reader capable of reading 1.8V powered
smartcard Yes
ISO 7816-1 Compliant Specification for the reader Yes
ISO 7816 -2 Compliant Specification for smartcard device physical
characteristics (size, location of connection points, etc.) Yes
T=0 support Cards support character level transmission Yes
T=1 support Cards support block level transmission Yes
EMVCo Compliant Compliant with EMVCo (for electronic payment standards)
smartcard standards as posted to www.emvco.com Yes
EMVCo Certified Formally certified based on EMVCO smartcard standards Yes
PC/SC OS interface Personal Computer/Smart Card specification for integration
of hardware readers into personal computer environments Yes
CCID driver compliance Common driver support for Integrated Circuit Card
Interface Device for OS level drivers. Yes
Windows Certified Device certified by WHCK Yes
FIPS 201 (PIV/HSPD-12) Compliant via GSA Device compliant with FIPS 201/PIV/
HSPD-12 requirements Yes

Security options—Contactless smartcard reader
Table 26. Contactless smartcard reader

Title| Description| Dell ControlVault 3 Contactless Smartcard reader with NFC
---|---|---
Felica Card Support| Reader and software capable of supporting Felica contactless cards| Yes
ISO 14443 Type A Card Support| Reader and software capable of supporting ISO 14443 Type A contactless cards| Yes
ISO 14443 Type B Card Support| Reader and software capable of supporting ISO 14443 Type B contactless cards| Yes
ISO/IEC 21481| Reader and software capable of supporting ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards and tokens| Yes
ISO/IEC 18092| Reader and software capable of supporting ISO/IEC 21481 compliant contactless cards and tokens| Yes
Title| Description| Dell ControlVault 3 Contactless Smartcard reader with NFC
---|---|---
ISO 15693 Card Support| Reader and software capable of supporting ISO15693 contactless cards| Yes
NFC Tag Support| Supports reading and processing of NFC compliant tag information| Yes
NFC Reader Mode| Support for NFC Forum Defined Reader mode| Yes
NFC Writer Mode| Support for NFC Forum Defined Writer mode| Yes
NFC Peer-to-Peer Mode| Support for NFC Forum Defined Peer to Peer mode| Yes
EMVCo Compliant| Compliant with EMVCO smartcard standards as posted to www.emvco.com| Yes
EMVCo Certified| Formally certified based on EMVCO smartcard standards| Yes
NFC Proximity OS Interface| Enumerates NFP (Near Field Proximity) device for OS to utilize| Yes
PC/SC OS interface| Personal Computer/Smart Card specification for integration of hardware readers into personal computer environments| Yes
CCID driver compliance| Common driver support for Integrated Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level drivers| Yes
Windows Certified| Device certified by Microsoft WHCK| Yes
Dell ControlVault support| Device connects to Dell ControlVault for usage and processing| Yes

NOTE: 125 Khz proximity cards are not supported. ‘

Table 27. Supported cards

Manufacturer Card Supported
HID jCOP readertest3 A card (14443a) Yes

1430 1L
DESFire D8H
iClass (Legacy)
iClass SEOS
NXP/Mifare| Mifare DESFire 8K White PVC Cards| Yes
Mifare Classic 1K White PVC Cards
NXP Mifare Classic S50 ISO Card
G&D| idOnDemand – SCE3.2 144K| Yes
SCE6.0 FIPS 80K Dual+ 1 K Mifare
SCE6.0 nonFIPS 80K Dual+ 1 K Mifare
SCE6.0 FIPS 144K Dual + 1K Mifare
Manufacturer| Card| Supported
---|---|---
 | SCE6.0 nonFIPS 144K Dual + 1 K Mifare|
SCE7.0 FIPS 144K
Oberthur| idOnDemand – OCS5.2 80K| Yes
ID-One Cosmo 64 RSA D V5.4 T=0 card

Security
Table 28. Security specifications

Features Specifications
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Integrated on system board
Fingerprint reader Optional
Wedge-shaped lock slot Standard

Security Software
Table 29. Security Software specifications

Specifications

Dell Client Command Suite
Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software

●    Dell Client Command Suite

●    Dell BIOS Verification

●    Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software

●    VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard

●    VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response

●    Dell Encryption Enterprise

●    Dell Encryption Personal

●    Carbonite

●    VMware Workspace ONE

●    Absolute Endpoint Visibility and Control

●    Netskope

●    Dell Supply Chain Defense

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

Table 30. Computer environment

Description Operating Storage
Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-

condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*| 0.66 GRMS| 1.30 GRMS
Description| Operating| Storage
---|---|---
Shock (maximum)| 140 G†| 160 G†
Altitude (maximum)| 0 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 5518.4 ft)| 0 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 19234.4 ft)

ComfortView Plus

WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.

Blue light is a color in the light spectrum which has a short wavelength and high energy. Chronic exposure to blue light, particularly from digital sources, may disrupt sleep patterns and cause long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.

The display on this computer is designed to minimize blue light and complies with TÜV Rheinland’s requirement for low blue light displays.
Low blue light mode is enabled at the factory, so no further configuration is necessary.

To reduce the risk of eye strain, it is also recommended that you:

  • Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 and 28 inches (50 and 70 cm) from your eyes.
  • Blink frequently to moisten your eyes, wet your eyes with water, or apply suitable eye drops.
  • Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object at 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break.
  • Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours.

Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are 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 that is 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.

Table 31. List of keyboard shortcuts

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The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.

Table 32. List of keyboard shortcuts

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Topics:

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Getting help

Contacting Dell

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.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

  1. Go to Dell.com/support.
  2. Select your support category.
  3. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down list at the bottom of the page.
  4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

© 2021-2023 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell Technologies, Dell, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Regulatory Model: P104F
  • Regulatory Type: P104F003/P104F004
  • May 2023
  • Rev. A02

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