DELL Inspiron 15 7000 User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Dell
Table of Contents
Inspiron 15 7000
Inspiron 15 7000
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P70F Regulatory Type: P70F001
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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)
396.24 mm (15.6 in)
60 Hz
0 degrees (closed) to 180 degrees
Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys
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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)
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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
Search
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
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Keys
Description Toggle Fn-key lock Page up Page down Home End
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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.
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