DELL Inspiron 15 5515 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Radeon Laptop User Guide

DELL Inspiron 15 5515 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Radeon Laptop User Guide

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.

Set up your Inspiron

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 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

| 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.
**| Support Assist 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 UpdateUpdates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information on using Dell Update, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
| Dell Digital DeliveryDownload software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information on using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.**

Views of Inspiron

Right

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)

2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

3. Global headset jack
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

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.
   Solidamber— 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.

3. HDMI 1.4 port
   Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output

4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and PowerDelivery
   Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.
   NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

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
   Press to right-click.

4. 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 sleep state; press and hold the power button for four seconds to force shut-down the computer.

If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button steadily to log in.

NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows.

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.

Bottom

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.

Specifications of Inspiron

Dimensions and weight

The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Height:
| Front height| 14.59 mm (0.57 in.)
| Rear height| 17.99 mm (0.71 in.)
Width| 356.06 mm (14.02 in.)
Depth| 228.90 mm (9.01 in.)
Weight   NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.| 1.75 kg (3.86 lb) (maximum)

Processor

The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 3. Processor

Graphics

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 4. Chipset

Operating system

Your Inspiron 15 5515 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

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 5. Memory specifications

• 4 GB (1 x 4 GB), DDR4, 3200 MHz
• 8 GB (2 x 4 GB), DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
• 8 GB (1 x 8 GB), DDR4, 3200 MHz
• 12 GB (1 x 4 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, dual-channel
• 24 GB (1 x 8 GB + 1 x 16 GB), DDR4, 3200 MHz

External ports

The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 6. External ports

• Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
• One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with Display Port 1.4 and Power Delivery

Audio port| One global headset jack
Video port/ports|

• One USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery  NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this port. 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 to a DisplayPort device.
• HDMI 1.4 port

Media-card reader| One SD-card slot
Power-adapter port| DC-IN through an AC adapter (4.50 mm x 2.90 mm)
Security-cable slot| Not applicable

Internal slots

The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 7. Internal slots

• One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
• One M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive
• One M.2 2280 slot for solid-state drive  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) modules that are supported on your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 8. Wireless module specifications

• WiFi 802.11a/b/g
• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
• Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)

|

• WiFi 802.11a/b/g
• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)

Encryption|

• 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP

|

• 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP

Bluetooth wireless card| Bluetooth 5.1| Bluetooth 5.0
NOTE: The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 9. Audio specifications

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 15 5515.

Your Inspiron 15 5515 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 5515 is the M.2 solid-state drive where the operating system is installed.

Table 10. Storage specifications

Media-card reader

The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 11. Media-card reader specifications

• Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

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 5515.

Table 12. Keyboard specifications

• Standard keyboard
• Backlit keyboard

Keyboard layout| QWERTY
Number of keys|

• United States and Canada: 99 keys
• United Kingdom: 100 keys
• Japan: 103 keys

Keyboard size| X=18.70 mm key pitch Y=18.05 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.

Camera

The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 13. Camera specifications

Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 14. Touchpad specifications

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

Power adapter

The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 15. Power adapter specifications

Connector dimensions:
| External diameter| 4.50 mm
| Internal diameter| 2.90 mm
Input voltage| 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency| 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum)| 1.70 A
Output current (continuous)| 3.34 A
Rated output voltage| 19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
| Operating| 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
| Storage| -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 Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 16. Battery specifications

Battery dimensions:
| Height| 5.75 mm (0.23 in.)|
| Width| 206.40 mm (8.13 in.)|
| Depth| 82 mm (3.23 in.)|
Temperature range:
| Operating| 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)|
| Storage| -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)| -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°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.
Battery charging time (approximate)   NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Managerapplication. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com.| 4 hours (when the computer is off)| 4 hours (when the computer is off)
Coin-cell battery| CR2032| CR2032
  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

The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 17. Display specifications

(FHD), ComfortView
Touch options| Yes| No
Display-panel technology| 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.)
| Width| 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.)
Display-panel native resolution| 1920 x 1080| 1920 x 1080
Luminance (typical)| 250 nits| 250 nits
Megapixels| 2.0736| 2.0736
Color gamut| NTSC 45% (typical)| NTSC 45% (typical)
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)| 141 ppi| 141 ppi
Contrast ratio (min.)| 600:1| 600:1
Response time (max.)| 35 ms| 35 ms
Refresh rate| 60 Hz| 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle| 80| 80
Vertical view angle| 80| 80
Pixel pitch| 0.179 mm x 0.179 mm| 0.179 mm x 0.179 mm
Power consumption (maximum)| 4.60 W| 4.60 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish| Anti-glare| Anti-glare

Fingerprint reader

The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 18. Fingerprint reader specifications

GPU—Integrated

The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 15 5515.

Table 19. GPU—Integrated

5500U/Ryzen 7 5700U

Computer environment

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

Table 20. Computer environment

condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*| 0.66 GRMS| Not applicable
Shock (maximum)| 140 G†| 160 G†
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 19234.4ft)

• 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.

Dell Comfort View

CAUTION: Prolonged 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.

Blue light is a color in the white light spectrum which has a short wavelength and high frequency. Chronic exposure to blue light, particularly from digital sources, may disrupt sleep patterns and change our body’s Circadian rhythm. Using the computer for an extended period may also cause fatigue in other parts of the body such as the neck, arm, back, and shoulder.

Dell low blue light displays optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen. The ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light that is emitted from the monitor to optimize eye comfort. ComfortView feature is designed to reduce the amount of blue light emitted from the display to optimize eye comfort. ComfortView mode can be enabled and configured using the Dell CinemaColor (DCC) application. Dell ComfortView is certified by TÜV.

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.

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.

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

• Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 in. to 28 in. (50 cm 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 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.

Table 21. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key| Re-defined key (for multi-media control)| Behavior
---|---|---
F1| fn + F1| Mute audio
F2| fn + F2| Decrease volume
F3| fn + F3| Increase volume
F4| fn + F4| Play/Pause
F5| fn + F5| Toggle keyboard backlight (optional)
F6| fn + F6| Decrease brightness
F7| fn + F7| Increase brightness
F8| fn + F8| Switch to external display
F10| fn + F10| Print screen
F11| fn + F11| Home
F12| fn + F12| End

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

Table 22. 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 23. Self-help resources

www.dell.com
My Dell app|
Tips|
Contact Support| In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system| www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents.| Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for 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.
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns|

1. Go to www.dell.com/support.
2. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select Support > Knowledge Base.
3. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles.

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.

References

• Microsoft Support
• Guide to Dell Docking Stations | Dell UK
• How to download and install DellCinema components (CinemaColor, CinemaStream and CinemaSound) | Dell US

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