XPS 15 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: XPS 15-9560 Regulatory Model: P56G Regulatory Type: P56F001
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Contents Set up your computer.................................................... 5 Views............................................................................. 8 Front......................................................................................................... 8 Left........................................................................................................... 8 Right.........................................................................................................
Keyboard shortcuts...................................................... 21 Getting help and contacting Dell.................................. 22 Self-help resources..................................................................................22 Contacting Dell........................................................................................
Set up your computer 1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
2 Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup: a) Connect to your network. b) Sign in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
3 Locate Dell apps. Table 1.
Views Front 1 Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 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. Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical. Off—Battery is fully charged. 3 Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
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 the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare port. NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.
2 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 the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.
Base 1 Left-click area Press to left-click. 2 Touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click. 3 Right-click area Press to right-click. 4 Fingerprint reader (optional) Press your finger on the fingerprint reader to log in to your computer. The fingerprint reader enables your computer to recognize your fingerprints as a password. NOTE: You must configure the fingerprint reader to register your fingerprint and enable access.
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. Press and hold for 25 seconds to force Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset. 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. Display 1 Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. 2 Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use.
Bottom 1 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. 2 Regulatory label Contains regulatory information of your computer.
Specifications Dimensions and weight Table 2. Dimensions and weight Height 17 mm (0.66 in) Width 357 mm (14.06 in) Depth 235 mm (9.27 in) Weight (maximum) • • Touch: 2.06 kg (4.54 lb) Non-touch: 1.88 kg (4.14 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System information Table 3.
Configurations supported 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB Communications Table 5. Supported communications Wireless • • • • Wi-Fi 802.11 ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 Miracast Audio Table 6. Audio specifications Controller Realtek ALC3266 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro Speakers Two Speaker output • • Average: 2 W Peak: 2.5 W Microphone Digital-array microphones Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys Storage Table 7.
Media-card reader Table 8. Media-card specifications Type Cards supported One SD-card slot • • • SD card SD High Capacity (SDHC) SD Extended Capacity (SDXC) Keyboard Table 9. Keyboard specifications Type Backlit 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.
Touch pad Table 11. Touch pad specifications Resolution Dimensions • • Horizontal: 1219 Vertical: 919 • • Height: 80 mm (3.15 in) Width: 105 mm (4.13 in) Power adapter Table 12. Power adapter specifications Type 130 W Diameter (Connector) 4.5 mm Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz Input current (maximum) 1.80 A Output current (continuous) 6.67 A Rated output voltage 19.
Weight (maximum) 0.24 kg (0.54 lb) 0.34 kg (0.76 lb) Voltage 11.4 VDC 11.4 VDC Charging time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is off) Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range Coin-cell battery • • Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Storage: –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) ML1220 Display Table 14.
Ports and connectors Table 15. Ports and connectors External: USB Audio/Video • • Two USB 3.0 ports with PowerShare One Thunderbolt 3 port with Power delivery (USB-C) • • One HDMI port One headset port (headphone and microphone combo) Table 16. Ports and connectors Internal: M.2 Card One M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card Video Table 17.
Table 18. 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% (noncondensing) 0% to 95% (noncondensing) Vibration (maximum)* 0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† 160 G‡ Altitude (maximum) –15.2 m to 3048 m –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
Keyboard shortcuts Table 19.
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 20. 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.
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.
