Inspiron 15 7572 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: Inspiron 15-7572 Regulatory Model: P61F Regulatory Type: P61F001
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Contents Set up your Inspiron 15-7572......................................... 5 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.....................8 Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive......................................... 8 Views of Inspiron 15-7572............................................ 10 Front....................................................................................................... 10 Left...........................................................................................
Wireless module................................................................................ 17 Audio.......................................................................................................17 Storage................................................................................................... 18 Intel Optane memory (optional).............................................................. 19 Media-card reader...............................................................................
Set up your Inspiron 15-7572 1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
2 Finish operating system setup. For Windows: a) Connect to a network. NOTE: If you are connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted. b) Sign in to your Microsoft account or create a new account. For Ubuntu: Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setup.
3 Explore Dell resources on your desktop. Table 1. Locate Dell apps 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 Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system.
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete. 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 flash drive to your computer. 2 In Windows search, type Recovery.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete and your computer will restart during the recovery process. 1 Connect the USB recovery drive to your computer. 2 Restart your computer. 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.
Views of Inspiron 15-7572 Front 1 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity. NOTE: Press Fn+H to toggle between the 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.
1 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. 2 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. 3 HDMI port Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Reads from and writes to the SD card. 2 USB 2.0 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. 3 Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. 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.
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. 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 HD Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos and record videos in high-definition. 2 Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use.
Bottom 1 Right speaker Provides audio output. 2 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. 3 Left speaker Provides audio output.
Specifications of Inspiron 15-7572 Computer model Table 2. Computer model Computer model Inspiron 15-7572 System information Table 3. System information Processor 8th generation Intel Core i5/i7 Chipset Integrated in the processor Operating system Table 4. Operating system Operating systems supported • • • • • Ubuntu Windows 10 Value Plus Windows 10 Pro Standard Windows 10 Home Standard Windows 10 Home Plus Dimensions and weight Table 5. Dimensions and weight Height 19.50 mm (0.
Weight (approximate) 2 kg (4.41 lbs) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. Memory Table 6. Memory specifications Slots One SODIMM slot Type DDR4 Speed 2400 MHz Configurations supported: Per memory module slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB Total memory 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB Ports and connectors Table 7. External ports and connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video 16 One RJ-45 port • • • One USB 2.0 port One USB 3.
Table 8. Internal ports and connectors Internal: M.2 card • • One M.2 slot for SSD card (SATA) One M.2 slot for WiFi/Bluetooth Communications Table 9. Supported Communications Ethernet Wireless 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • • WiFi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.1/Bluetooth 4.2 NOTE: Windows 10 currently supports up to Bluetooth 4.1. Wireless module Table 10. Wireless module specifications Transfer rate Up to 867 Mbps Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.
Speaker output Average 2W Peak 2.5 W Microphone Digital-array microphones Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys Storage Your computer supports one of the following configurations: • One 2.5-inch hard drive • One M.2 PCIe solid-state drive • One M.2 PCIe solid-state drive and one 2.5-inch hard drive Table 12. Storage specifications Interface • • SATA 6 Gbps PCIe Gen3 x 4/NVMe (version 1.1 to version 1.3) Hard drive One 2.5-inch drive (SATA) Solid-state drive One M.
Intel Optane memory (optional) Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer. NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements: • 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor • Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update) • Latest version of Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver Table 13.
• Shortcut keys Backlit keyboard 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: Press Fn+Esc to switch the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) between two modes – multimedia key mode and function key mode.
• Height: 80 mm (3.15 in) Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. Battery Table 18. Battery specifications Type 3-cell “smart” lithium-ion (42 WHr) Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Display Table 19. Display specifications Type 15.6-inch FHD non-touch screen IPS (Inplane switching) panel Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1080 Viewing angle (Left/Right/Up/Down) 85/85/85/85 Pixel pitch 0.179 mm Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 85 degrees Controls Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys Dimensions Height (excluding bezel) 193.59 mm (7.62 in) Width (excluding bezel) 344.16 mm (13.55 in) Diagonal (excluding bezel) 381 mm (15 in) Power adapter Table 20.
Type 45W 65W Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Temperature range: Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) Video Table 21. Video specifications Integrated Discrete Controller Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 Memory Shared system memory Up to 4 GB GDDR5 Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 22.
Keyboard shortcuts 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.
Function key Re-defined key (for multi-media control) Behavior Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight (optional) Decrease brightness Increase brightness The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions. Table 24.
Function key Behavior Open application menu Toggle Fn-key lock Page up Page down Home End 26
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 operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.
Self-help resources • • • • • • • Product specifications Operating system Setting up and using your product Data backup Troubleshooting and diagnostics Factory and system restore BIOS information Resource location 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.
