DELL 3558 User Manual
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2014 ‑ 12 Rev. A00
Regulatory model: P47F | Type: P47F001/P47F002
Computer model: Inspiron 15‑3551/Inspiron 15‑3558
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer
depending on the configuration you ordered.
3000 Series
Inspiron 15
1 Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your
computer and charge the battery.
2 Network port (Inspiron 15-3558 only)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a
broadband modem for network or internet access.
3 HDMI port
Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device.
Provides video and audio output.
4 USB 3.0 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers,
and so on. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5 Media-card reader
Reads from and writes to media cards.
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Front
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Right
Base
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Left
1 Headset port
Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headphone
and microphone combo (headset).
2 USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers,
and so on. Provides data transfer speeds up to
480 Mbps.
3 Security-cable slot
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized
movement of your computer.
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Front
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Right
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1 Left-click area
Press to left click.
2 Right-click area
Press to right click.
3 Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off or in
Sleep state.
Press to put the computer in Sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 10 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 dell.com/support.
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Dimensions and weight
Height 21.70 mm (0.85 in)
Width 380 mm (14.96 in)
Depth 260.30 mm (10.25 in)
Weight (maximum) 2.20 kg (4.85 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered
and the manufacturing variability.
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System information
Computer model • Inspiron 15‑3551
• Inspiron 15‑3558
Inspiron 15-3551 Inspiron 15-3558
Processor • Intel Celeron Processor
• Intel Pentium Processor
• Intel Celeron Processor
• Intel Pentium Processor
• 4th generation Intel Core i3 Processor
• 5th generation Intel Core i3 Processor
• 5th generation Intel Core i5 Processor
Chipset Integrated in processor Integrated in processor
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Inspiron 15-3551 Inspiron 15-3558
Slots One SODIMM slot Two SODIMM slots
Type DDR3L Dual‑channel DDR3L
Speed 1333 MHz 1600 MHz
Configurations supported 2 GB and 4 GB 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB
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Ports and connectors
External:
Network One RJ45 port (Inspiron 15‑3558 only)
USB • Two USB 2.0 port
• One USB 3.0 port
Audio/Video • One HDMI port
• One headphone and microphone combo (headset) port
Internal:
NGFF slot One NGFF slot for Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth combo card
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Video
Inspiron 15-3551 Inspiron 15-3558
Controller:
Integrated Intel HD Graphics • Intel HD Graphics
• Intel HD Graphics 4400
• Intel HD Graphics 5500
Discrete N/A NVIDIA GeForce 820M
Memory:
Integrated Shared system memory Shared system memory
Discrete N/A • 1 GB DDR3
• 2 GB DDR3
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Audio
Controller Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxAudio
Speakers Two
Speaker output:
Average 2 W
Peak 2.5 W
Microphone Single digital microphone in the camera assembly
Volume controls Media‑control shortcut keys
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Interface:
Inspiron 15‑3551 SATA 3 Gbps
Inspiron 15‑3558 SATA 6 Gbps
Hard drive One 2.5‑inch drive
Drives supported One hard drive
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Display
Type 15.6‑inch Truelife
Resolution (maximum) 1366 x 768
Pixel Pitch 0.2520 mm
Dimensions:
Height 225.06 mm (8.86 in)
Width 366.63 mm (14.43 in)
Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.60 in)
Operating angle 0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Controls Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys.
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Type Chiclet keyboard
Shortcut keys 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 change the behavior of the shortcut keys by pressing Fn+Esc or
by changing Function Key Behavior in System Setup.
List of shortcut keys.
Keyboard
Shortcut keys
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous track/chapter
Play/Pause
Play next track or chapter
Switch to external display
Search
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Toggle Fn‑key lock
Turn off/on wireless
Open application menu
Sleep
Pause/Break
Toggle between battery‑status light/
hard‑drive activity light
System request
Toggle scroll lock
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Camera
Resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel
Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps (maximum)
Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees
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Resolution:
Horizontal
Vertical
508 dpi
508 dpi
Dimensions:
Width 105 mm (4.13 in)
Height 65 mm (2.56 in)
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Battery
Type • 4‑cell 40 WHr smart lithium
• 4‑cell 47 WHr smart lithium
Dimensions:
Height 20 mm (0.79 in)
Width 270.20 mm (10.64 in)
Depth 37.50 mm (1.48 in)
Weight (maximum) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb)
Voltage 14.80 VDC
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under
certain power‑intensive conditions.
Charging time when the computer is off
(approximate)
4 hours
Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Coin‑cell battery CR‑2032
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Power adapter
Type:
Inspiron 15‑3551 45 W
Inspiron 15‑3558 • 45 W
• 65 W
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current 1.30 A/1.60 A/1.70 A
Output current 2.31 A/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)
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Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ISA‑S71.04‑1985
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 90% (non‑condensing) 0% to 95% (non‑condensing)
Vibration (maximum) *0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 110 G†160 G‡
Altitude (maximum) –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 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.