Dell Inspiron 5301 User Guide (+ PDF)

Inspiron 5301
Setup and Specifications

Regulatory Model: P121G
Regulatory Type: P121G002
August 2020
Rev. A00

Notes, cautions, and warnings
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WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Set up your Inspiron 5301

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

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.
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.
Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.

Resources	Description
	My Dell Centralized location for key Dell applications. help articles. and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status. recommended accessories. and software updates if available.
	SupportAssist Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information. see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support. NOTE: In SupportAssist. click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
	Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and the latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update. see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www. dellcom/support.
	Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications. which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery. see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/support.

Views of Inspiron 5301

Right

microSD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the MicroSD card. The computer supports the following card types:
● Micro Secure Digital (microSD)
● micro Secure Digital High Capacity (microSDHC)
● micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (microSDXC)
Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

Left

Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
Power and battery status light
Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.
Solid white—The power adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical.
Off—Battery is fully charged.
NOTE: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light is also used for diagnostics. For more
information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer’s Service Manual.
HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in-enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/DisplayPort
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
Supports Power Delivery that enables a two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.

NOTE: The Dell Adapter USB-C to USB-A is shipped with this computer. Use this adapter to connect legacy USB-A accessories to USB (Type-C) ports on your computer.

NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this port. For more information, see the knowledge base article SLN286158 at www.dell.com/support.

Base

Left-click area
Press to left-click.
Touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two-finger tap to right-click.
Right-click area
Press to right-click.
Power button with optional fingerprint reader
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in 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 4 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.

NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.

Display

Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

Bottom

Left speaker
Provides audio output.
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.
Right speaker
Provides audio output.

Specifications of Inspiron 5301

Dimensions and weight

The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Description		Values
Height:
	Front height	13.94 mm (0.55 in.)
	Rear height	15.85 mm (0.62 in.)
Width		305.96 mm (12.05 in.)
Depth		203.40 mm (8.01 in.)
Weight (maximum)		1.23 kg (2.71 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.

Processor

The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 5301.
Table 3. Processor

Description	Option one	Option two	Option three
Processor type	11t^h Generation Intel Core i3- 1115G4	11^1h Generation Intel Core 15- 1145G7	11^1h Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7
Processor wattage	2S W	28 W	28 W
Processor core count	2	4	4
Processor thread count	4	8	8
Processor speed	Up to 4.1 GHz	Up to 4.2 GHz	Up to 4.9 GHz
Processor cache	5 MB	8 MB	12 MB
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 5301.
Table 4. Chipset

Description	Values
Chipset	Integrated in the processor
Processor	11t^h Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
DRAM bus width	84-bit
Flash EPROM	32 MB
PCIe bus	Up to Gen3

Operating system

Your Inspiron 5301 supports the following operating systems:

Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
Windows 10 Home in S Mode, 64‐bit
Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
Ubuntu 20.04 SP1, 64-bit

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 5. Memory specifications

Description	Values
Memory slots	Onboard system memory
Memory type	LPDDR4x
Memory speed	3733 MHz/4267 MHz
Maximum memory configuration	16 GB
Minimum memory configuration	8 GB
Memory configurations supported	8 GB, LPDDR4x, 3733 MHz 16 GB, LPDDR4x, 3733 MHz 8 GB, LPDDR4x, 4267 MHz 16 GB, LPDDR4x, 4267 MHz NOTE: Computers that are shipped with 11thGeneration Intel Core i3‐1115G4 processor only support 3733 MHz memory.

External ports

The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 5301.
Table 6. External ports

Description	Values
USB ports	Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) with DisplayPort and power delivery NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this port. For more information, see the knowledge base article SLN286158 at www.dell.com/support.
Audio port	One headset (headphone and microphone combo) pon
Video port	One HDMI 2.0 port
Media-card reader	One microSD card slot
Power-adapter pon	One 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm DC-in
Security	Not applicable

Internal slots

The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 7. Internal slots

Description	Values
M.2	One M.2 2230/2280 slot for solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626 at www.dell.com/support.

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module supported on your Inspiron 5301.
Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Description	Values
Model number	Intel 9560
Transfer rate	Up to 1733 Mbps
Frequency bands supported	2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards	WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 5301.

Table 8. Wireless module specifications (continued)

Description

Values

Encryption

· 64-bit/128-bit WEP

· AES-CCMP

· TKIP

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 9. Audio specifications

Description		Values
Audio controller		Realtek ALC3204
Stereo conversion		Supported
Internal audio interface		High-definition audio
External audio interface		Universal audio jack
Number of speakers		Two
Internal-speaker amplifier		Supported (audio codec integrated)
External volume controls		Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
	Average speaker output	2 W
	Peak speaker output	2.5 W
Subwoofer output		Not supported
Microphone		Due-array microphones

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 5301.
Your Inspiron 5301 supports one of the following storage configurations:

One M.2 2230 solid-state drive
One M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The primary drive of your Inspiron 5301 is the designated boot drive.
Table 10. Storage specifications

Storage type	Interlace type	Capacity
M.2 2230 solid-state drive	PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4	Up to 1 TB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive	PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4	Up to 1 TB

Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage (optional)

Intel Optane Memory technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/ accelerator and/or storage device depending on the Intel Optane Memory installed in your computer.

Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling enhanced read/to write speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.

Table 11. Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage specifications

Description	Values
Interface	PCIe 3 x4 NVMe One Pole 3 x2 for Optane memory One Pole 3 x2 for solid-state storage
Connector	M.2
Form factor	2280
Capacity (Intel Optane memory)	Up to 32 GB
Capacity (solid-state storage)	Up to 512 GB

NOTE: IntelOptane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
● 9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
● Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
●Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher

Keyboard

The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 5301.

Table 12. Keyboard specifications

Description	Values
Keyboard type	● Backlit keyboard ● non-backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Number of keys	● The United States and Canada: 81 keys ● United Kingdom: 82 keys ● Japan: 85 keys
Keyboard size	X=18.7 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts	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 define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in the BIOS setup program. For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts.

Camera

The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 5301.

Table 13. Camera specifications

Description		Values
Number of cameras		One camera
Camera type		HD RGB camera
Camera location		Front camera
Camera sensor type		CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
	Still image	0.92 megapixel
	Video	1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle:		74.9 degrees

Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 14. Touchpad specifications

Description		Values
Touchpad resolution:
	Horizontal	1229
	Vertical	749
Touchpad dimensions:
	Horizontal	105 mm (4.13 in.)
	Vertical	65 mm (2.56 in.)
Touchpad gestures		For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10. see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.

Media-card reader

The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 5301.
Table 15. Media-card reader specifications

Description		Values
Media-card type		One microSD card slot
Media-cards supported		Micro Secure Digital (USD) Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
	NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.

Power adapter

The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 16. Power adapter specifications

Description		Option one	Option two
Type		45 W	65 W
Connector dimensions:
	External diameter	4.50 mm	4.50 mm
	Internal diameter	2.90 mm	2.90 mm
Input voltage		100 VAC-240 VAC	100 VAC-240 VAC
Input frequency		50 Hz-60 Hz	50 Hz-60 Hz
Input current (maximum)		1.30 A	1.60 A
Output current (continuous)		2.31 A	3.34 A
Rated output voltage		19.50 VDC	19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
	Operating	0°C to 40⁰C (32⁰F to 104⁰F)	Oct to 40⁰C (32⁰F to 104⁰F)
	Storage	-40⁰C to 70⁰C (-40⁰F to 158⁰F)	-40⁰C to 70⁰C (-40⁰F to 1580F)

Battery

The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 17. Battery specifications

Description		Option one	Option two
Battery type		3-cell “smart” lithium-ion (40 Wh)	4-cell “smart” lithium-ion (53 Wh)
Battery voltage		11.40 VDC	15.20 VDC
Battery weight (maximum)		0.18 kg (0.40 Ib)	0.24 kg (0.53 Ib)
Battery dimensions:
	Height	184.10 mm (7.25 in.)	239.10 mm (9A1 in.)
	Width	90.73 mm (3.57 in.)	90.73 mm (3.57 in.)
	Depth	5.75 mm (0.23 in.)	5.75 mm (0.23 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		CR2032	CR2032

Display

The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 18. Display specifications

Description		Values
Display type		13-inch Full High Definition (FHD)
Display-panel technology		Narrow border with wide viewing angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions (active area):
	Height	165.24 mm (6.51 in.)
	Width	293.76 mm (11.57 in.)
	Diagonal	33732 mm (13.30 in.)
Display-panel native resolution		1920 x 10130
Luminance (typical)		300 nits
Megapixels		2.07

Description	Values
Color gamut	95% RGB
Pixels Per Inch (FPI)	166
Contrast ratio (min)	600:1
Response time (max)	35 ms
Refresh rate	60 Hz
Horizontal view angle	BO +/- degrees
Vertical view angle	BO +/- degrees
Pixel pitch	0.153 mm x 0.153 mm
Power consumption (maximum)	4 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish	Anti-glare
Touch options	No

Fingerprint reader (optional)

The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Inspiron 5301.
Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications

Description	Values
Fingerprint-reader sensor technology	Capacitive
Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution	500 dpi
Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size	108 x 88

GPU—Integrated

The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 5301.
Table 20. GPU—Integrated

Controller	Memory size	Processor
Intel UHD Graphics	Shared system memory	11t^h Generation Intel Core i3
Intel Iris Plus Graphics	Shared system memory	11t^h Generation Intel Core i5/i7

GPU—Discrete

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 5301.
Table 21. GPU—Discrete

Controller	Memory size	Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce MX350	2 GB	GDDR5

Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Inspiron 5301.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 22. Computer environment

Description	Operating	Storage
Temperature range	0°C to 40⁰C (32°F to 104°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)	140 GT	160 GT
Altitude range	0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10000 ft)	0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35000 ft)

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

Keyboard shortcuts of Inspiron 5301

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys 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 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 multimedia 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, multimedia 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 23. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Redefined key (for multimedia control)	Behavior
		Mute audio
		Decrease volume
		Increase volume
		Play/Pause
		Toggle keyboard backlight
		Decrease brightness
		Increase brightness

Function key	Redefined key (for multimedia control)	Behavior
		Switch to an external display
		Print screen
		Home
		End

The fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.

Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Behavior
	Pause/Break
	Toggle scroll lock
	System request
	Open application menu
	Toggle Fn-key lock
	Toggle Battery charge LED and HDD LED behavior
	Toggle Ultra performance mode
	Emoji (Win + Period (.) or Win + semicolon (;)

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 25. Self-help resources

Self-help resources	Resource location
Information about Dell products and services	www.dell.com
My Dell
Tips
Contact Support	In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for the operating system	www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, set up instructions, product specifications, 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. 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.
Learn and know the following information about your product: ● Product specifications ● Operating system ● Setting up and using your product ● Data backup ● Troubleshooting and diagnostics ● Factory and system restore ● BIOS information	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 in the search bar.

Contacting Dell
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