Dell Vostro 15 3515 Laptop User Guide

EMC
Vostro 15 3515
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P112F
Regulatory Type: P112F005
June 2021 Rev. A00

Notes, cautions, and warnings
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Set up your Vostro 15 3515

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: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power-saving mode. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer.
2. Finish operating system setup.
   For Ubuntu:
   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu, see the knowledge base articles SLN151664 and SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support.
   For Windows: 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

Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)

Topics:

• Right
• Left
• Top
• Front
• Bottom
• Battery Charge and Status LED

Right

1. SD-card reader 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. One USB 2.0 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
3. Network Port
   Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
4. Headset jack
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
5. Wedge-shaped security slot
   Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

Left

1. DC-in port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
2. Diagnostic LED
   Provides diagnostics information and is used for troubleshooting.
3. HDMI 1.4 port
   Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in-enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
   NOTE: Maximum resolution supported over HDMI port is 1920 x 1080 @60 Hz. (No 4K/2K output).
4. One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. The number of ports may vary on systems configured with integrated and discrete graphics.
5. One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. The number of ports may vary on systems configured with integrated and discrete graphics.

Top

1. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
   Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in a sleep state, or in hibernate state.
   When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into a sleep state; press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force shut down the computer. If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.
2. Keyboard
3. Touchpad
   Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.

Front

1. Camera
   Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
2. Camera Status LED
   Turns on when the camera is in use.
3. Microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
4. LCD Panel

Bottom

1. Speakers
   Provides audio output.
2. 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.
3. Air vents

Battery Charge and Status LED

Table 2. Battery Charge and Status LED Indicator

• S0 (ON) – The system is turned on.
• S4 (Hibernate) – The system consumes the least power compared to all other sleep states. The system is almost at an OFF state, expect for a trickle power. The context data is written to a hard drive.
•  S5 (OFF) – The system is in a shutdown state.

Specifications of Vostro 15 3515

Topics:

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 3. Dimensions and weight

Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 4. Processor

Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Vostro 15 3515
Table 5. Chipset

Operating system
Your Vostro 15 3515 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Pro – Academic, 64-bit
• Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS, 64-bit

Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 6. Memory specifications

External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 7. External ports

Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 8. Internal slots 

Table 8. Internal slots 

Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 9. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 10. Wireless module specifications

Audio
Table 11. Audio specifications

Table 11. Audio specifications (continued)

Description	Values
Internal interface	HDA (High definition audio)	HDA bridge + CS42L42 audio codec
External interface	Headset jack	Headset jack   NOTE: 3.5 mm Headset jack functionality varies by model configuration. For best results, use Dell-recommended audio accessories
Speakers	Two	Two
Internal-speaker amplifier	Supported	Supported
External volume controls	Keyboard shortcut controls	Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker Output Average	2 W	2 W
Speaker Output Peak	2.5 W	2.5 W
Subwoofer output	Not supported	Not supported
Microphone	Single digital microphone	Single digital microphone

Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Vostro 15 3515.
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

• 2.5-in. 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive
• M.2 2230/2280 for a solid-state drive
  The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:
• 2.5-in. 5400 RPM, SATA hard drive
• M.2 2230/2280 for a solid-state drive
  Table 12. Storage specifications

Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 13. Media-card reader specifications

Table 13. Media-card reader specifications (continued)

Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 14. Keyboard specifications

Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 15. Camera specifications

Table 15. Camera specifications (continued)

Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 16. Touchpad specifications

Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 17. Power adapter specifications

Table 17. Power adapter specifications (continued)

Description		Values
	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 Vostro 15 3515.
Table 18. Battery specifications 

Description			Option one	Option two
Battery	type		3-cell, 41 Whr, lithium-polymer battery	4-cell, 54 Whr, lithium-polymer battery
Battery	voltage		11.25 VDC	15.0 VDC
Battery weight (maximum)			0.19 kg (0.41 lb)	0.24 kg (0.54 lb)
Battery	dimensions:
		Height	206.40 mm (8.12 in.)	271.90 mm (10.70 in.)
		Width	82.00 mm (3.22 in.)	82.00 mm (3.22 in.)
		Depth	5.75 mm (0.22 in.)	5.75 mm (0.22 in.)
Temperature range:
		Operating	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
		Storage	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)	-40°C to 65°C (-40°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 Manager application. 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			NA	NA
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 Vostro 15 3515.
Table 19. Display specifications

Fingerprint reader
The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 20. Fingerprint reader specifications

Table 20. Fingerprint reader specifications (continued)

GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Vostro 15 3515.
Table 21. GPU—Integrated

Sensor and control specifications

Table 22. Sensor and control specifications

Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Vostro 15 3515.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 23. Computer environment

Description	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 range	-15.2 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 10000 ft)	-15.2 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 35000 ft)
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.

* 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.

ComfortView

WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
Blue light is a color in the light spectrum which has a short wavelength and high energy. Chronic 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.
ComfortView mode can be enabled and configured using the Dell CinemaColor application.
ComfortView mode complies with TÜV Rheinland’s requirement for low blue light displays.
Low blue light: Dell ComfortView software technology reduces harmful blue light emissions to make extended screen time easy on your eyes.
To reduce the risk of eye strain, it is also recommended that you:

• Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 and 28 inches (50 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 that are 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 that is 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 24. List of keyboard shortcuts

Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts (continued)

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 25. 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 26. Self-help resources

Self-help resources	Resource location
Information about Dell products and services	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 www.dell.com/support/linux
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.

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