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DELL 5579 User Manual
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Inspiron 15 5000
2-in-1
Setup and Specications
Computer Model: Inspiron 15-5579
Regulatory Model: P58F
Regulatory Type: P58F001
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.
Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other
trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
2017-08
Rev. A01
Contents
Set up your computer.................................................... 5
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................... 8
Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive.......................................... 8
Views............................................................................10
Front........................................................................................................10
Left..........................................................................................................10
Right.........................................................................................................11
Base.........................................................................................................12
Display..................................................................................................... 13
Bottom.....................................................................................................14
Modes......................................................................................................14
Notebook........................................................................................... 14
Tablet.................................................................................................15
Stand................................................................................................. 15
Tent................................................................................................... 15
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Specications...............................................................16
Computer model...................................................................................... 16
Dimensions and weight............................................................................ 16
System information..................................................................................16
Operating system.....................................................................................16
Memory................................................................................................... 17
Ports and connectors...............................................................................17
Video........................................................................................................18
Audio........................................................................................................18
Storage.................................................................................................... 18
Media-card reader................................................................................... 19
Display..................................................................................................... 19
Keyboard..................................................................................................19
Camera................................................................................................... 20
Touchpad................................................................................................ 20
Battery.....................................................................................................21
Power adapter......................................................................................... 21
Communications......................................................................................22
Wireless module................................................................................ 22
Computer environment........................................................................... 23
Keyboard shortcuts......................................................24
Getting help and contacting Dell.................................. 26
Self-help resources..................................................................................26
Contacting Dell........................................................................................ 27
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Set up your computer
1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
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2 Finish operating system setup.
For Windows:
a) Connect to a network.
b) Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the instructions on the screen to nish setup.
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3 Locate Dell apps in Windows.
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 x problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
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Create a USB recovery drive for
Windows
Dell recommends that you create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems
that may occur with Windows. An empty USB ash drive with a minimum capacity of
16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
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 ash 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 les to the recovery drive and click Next.
6 Select the USB ash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB ash drive will be deleted.
7 Click Create.
NOTE: This process may take several minutes to complete.
8 Click Finish.
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.
1 Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer.
2 Restart your computer.
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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 les to do a quick format.
–Fully clean the drive to do a complete format.
9 Click Recover to start the recovery process.
This will take several minutes to complete and your computer will restart during
this process.
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Views
Front
1Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light
Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity.
NOTE: Press Fn+H to toggle this light between 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.
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– 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 o.
Left
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1Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
2HDMI 1.4b port
Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio
output.
3USB 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 o.
NOTE: If your computer is turned o 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.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is
turned o or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to
charge the device.
4USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer
speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Right
1Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, 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.
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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.
2Volume-control button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
3SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card.
4USB 2.0 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer
speeds up to 480 Mbps.
5Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Base
1Touchpad
Move your nger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click
and two nger tap to right-click.
2Left-click area
Press to left-click.
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3Right-click area
Press to right-click.
Display
1Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2Infrared emitter (optional)
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense depth and track
motion.
3Infrared camera (optional)
Depth-sensing feature of the camera enhances security when paired with
Windows Hello face authentication.
4Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
5Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
6Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
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Bottom
1Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identier that enables Dell service
technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access
warranty information.
3Right speaker
Provides audio output.
Modes
Notebook
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Tablet
Stand
Tent
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Specications
Computer model
Table 2. Computer model
Computer model Inspiron 15-5579
Dimensions and weight
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
Height 20.20 mm (0.80 in)
Width 380.90 mm (15 in)
Depth 253.10 mm (9.96 in)
Weight (maximum) 2.20 kg (4.85 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your laptop
varies depending on the
conguration ordered and the
manufacturing variability.
System information
Table 4. System information
Processor 8th generation Intel Core i5/i7
Chipset Integrated in processor
Operating system
Table 5. Operating system
Operating systems supported • Ubuntu
• Windows 10 Pro Standard
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• Windows 10 Home Standard
• Windows 10 Home Plus
Memory
Table 6. Memory specications
Slots Two SODIMM slots
Type Dual-channel DDR4
Speed 2400 MHz
Congurations supported
Per memory module slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Total memory 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB
Ports and connectors
Table 7. Ports and connectors
External:
USB • One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with
PowerShare
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
• One USB 2.0 port
Audio/Video • One HDMI 1.4b port
• One headset (headphone and
microphone combo) port
Table 8. Ports and connectors
Internal:
M.2 Card One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
combo card
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Video
Table 9. Video specications
Controller Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Shared system memory
Audio
Table 10. Audio specications
Controller Realtek ALC3253-VA3 with Waves
MaxxAudio Pro
Speakers Two
Output • Average: 2 W
• Peak: 2.5 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones in camera
assembly
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys and volume-
control button
Storage
Table 11. Storage specications
Interface SATA 6 Gbps
Hard drive One 2.5-inch drive
Solid-state drive (SSD) One 2.5-inch drive
Capacity
Hard drive Up to 1 TB
SSD Up to 512 GB
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Media-card reader
Table 12. Media-card reader specications
Type One SD-card slot
Cards supported SD card
Display
Table 13. Display specications
Type 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen IPS (In-plane
switching) panel
Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1080
Viewing angle (Left/Right/Up/Down) 80/80/80/80
Pixel pitch 0.17925 mm
Height 193.59 mm (7.62 in)
Width 344.16 mm (13.55 in)
Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.60 in)
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Operating angle 0 degrees (closed) to 360 degrees
Controls Brightness can be controlled using
shortcut keys
Keyboard
Table 14. Keyboard specications
Type • Backlit keyboard
• Standard keyboard
Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two
symbols on them. These keys can be
used to type alternate characters or to
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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.
NOTE: You can dene the primary
behavior of the shortcut keys by
pressing Fn+Esc or by changing
Function Key Behavior in System
Setup.
Keyboard shortcuts
Camera
Table 15. Camera specications
Resolution Camera
• Still image: 0.92 megapixel
• Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Infrared Camera
640 x 480 (VGA)
Diagonal viewing angle Camera
74 degrees
Infrared Camera
60 degrees
Touchpad
Table 16. Touchpad
Resolution • Horizontal: 1260
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• Vertical: 960
Dimensions • Height: 80 mm (3.15 in)
• Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)
Battery
Table 17. Battery specications
Type 3-cell “smart” lithium-ion (42 WHr)
Dimensions
Height 5.90 mm (0.23 in)
Width 97.15 mm (3.82 in)
Depth 184.15 mm (7.25 in)
Weight (maximum) 0.20 kg (0.44 lb)
Voltage 11.40 VDC
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions
and can signicantly reduce under
certain power-intensive conditions.
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
Power adapter
Table 18. Power adapter specications
Type 45 W
Diameter (connector) 4.5 mm
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
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Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.30 A/1.60 A/1.70 A
Output current (continuous) 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)
Communications
Table 19. Supported communications
Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Bluetooth 4.1 (optional)
• Miracast
Wireless module
Table 20. Wireless module specications
Type Intel 3165 QCA61x4A (DW1820)
Transfer rate Up to 433 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps
Frequency bands
supported
Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Encryption • 64-bit and 128-bit
WEP
• CKIP
• TKIP
• AES-CCMP
• 64-bit and 128-bit
WEP
• CKIP
• TKIP
• AES-CCMP
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Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as dened by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 21. Computer environment
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) –15.20 m to 3048 m
(–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
–15.20 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.
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may dier depending on the keyboard language
conguration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language
congurations.
Table 22. 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 (optional)
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Turn o/on wireless
Toggle scroll lock
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Keys Description
Toggle Fn-key lock
Pause/Break
Sleep
System request
Open application menu
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.
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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 23. Self-help resources
Information about Dell products and
services
www.dell.com
Dell Help & Support app
Get started app
Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and
Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user
manuals, setup instructions, product
specications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on.
www.dell.com/support
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety
of computer concerns. 1 Go to www.dell.com/support.
2 At the top-right corner, type the
subject or keyword in the Search
box.
3 Click Search to retrieve the related
articles.
Learn and know the following information
about your product:
• Product specications
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/
support/manuals.
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• Operating system
• Setting up and using your product
• Data backup
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Factory and system restore
• BIOS information
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 nd
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.
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