Inspiron 15 7000

2-in-1
Setup and Specifications
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Regulatory Model: P58F

Regulatory Type: P58F001
November 2024
Rev. A00
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 Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your computer................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Views........................................................................................................................... 6
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Right........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Base........................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Modes.....................................................................................................................................................................................9

Chapter 3: Specifications............................................................................................................. 11
Dimensions and weight......................................................................................................................................................11
System information............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................12
Communications................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Video..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Camera..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Touch pad............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Computer environment.....................................................................................................................................................14

Chapter 4: Keyboard shortcuts.................................................................................................... 16

Chapter 5: Getting help and contacting Dell.................................................................................18

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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. Enable security and Dell updates.

b. Connect to a wireless network.

c. Sign-in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.

3. Explore Dell resources on your desktop.

4 Set up your computer

Register your computer

Dell Help & Support

SupportAssist — Check and update your computer

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Views
Topics:
• Front
• Left
• Right
• Base
• Display
• Modes

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 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.
Off
● 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 off.

Left

1. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
2. USB Type-C port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5
Gbps.

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 Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that
enables faster charging.

NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard USB and DisplayPort devices.

3. HDMI port
Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. USB 3.0 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 your computer is turned off 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 off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on
the computer to charge the device.

5. Headset port
Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Right

1. Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off or in sleep 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.

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.

2. Volume-control buttons
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
3. Media-card reader
Reads from and writes to media cards.
4. USB 2.0 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
5. Security-cable slot
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

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Base

1. Left-click area
Press to left-click.
2. Touch pad
Move your finger on the touch pad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
3. Right-click area
Press to right-click.

Display

1. Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Infrared emitter
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense depth and track motion.
3. Infrared camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. Depth-sensing feature of the camera enhances security when
paired with Windows Hello.

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4. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
5. Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
6. Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
7. Service tag location
The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components
in your computer and access warranty information.

Modes
Notebook

Tablet

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Stand

Tent

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Specifications
Topics:
• Dimensions and weight
• System information
• Memory
• Ports and connectors
• Communications
• Video
• Audio
• Storage
• Media-card reader
• Keyboard
• Camera
• Touch pad
• Power adapter
• Display
• Battery
• Computer environment

Dimensions and weight

Height 18.90 mm (0.75 in)
Width 378.90 mm (14.92 in)
Depth 252.50 mm (9.94 in)
Weight (maximum) 2.20 kg (4.85 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the

configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.

System information
Computer model Inspiron 15-7579

Processor ● 7th generation Intel Core i5

● 7th generation Intel Core i7
Chipset Integrated in processor

Memory
Slots Two SODIMM slots
Type Dual-channel DDR4
Speed 2133 MHz

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Configurations supported 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB

Ports and connectors

Table 1. The following table lists the ports and connectors in your Inspiron 15 7579 2-in-1.
External:
USB ● One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
● One USB 2.0 port
● One USB Type-C port

NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by the USB

Type-C port is 1920x1080.

Audio/Video ● One HDMI port

NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by the

HDMI port is 1920x1080.

● One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port

Table 2. The following table lists the internal slots in your Inspiron 15 7579 2-in-1.
Internal:
M.2 Card One M.2 slot for SSD card

Communications
Wireless ● Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
● Bluetooth 4.0
● Miracast
● Intel WiDi

Video
Controller ● Intel HD Graphics 620 - Intel Core i5/i7
● Intel Iris Graphics 640 - Intel Core i7

Memory Shared system memory

Audio
Controller Realtek ALC3253 with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Speakers Two
Speaker output ● Average – 2 W
● Peak – 2.5 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones in camera assembly
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys and volume-control buttons

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Storage
Interface SATA 6 Gbps
Solid-state drive One M.2 drive

Media-card reader
Type One SD-card slot
Cards supported SD card

Keyboard
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.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the
shortcut keys by pressing Fn+Esc or by changing
Function Key Behavior in System Setup.
Keyboard shortcuts

Camera
Resolution ● Still image: 0.92 megapixel
● Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 FPS
Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees

Touch pad
Resolution ● Horizontal: 1260
● Vertical: 960
Dimensions ● Height: 80 mm (3.15 in)
● Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)

Power adapter
Type 45 W/65 W
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
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

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Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
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)

Display
Type 15.6-inch FHD touch screen 15.6-inch UHD touch screen
Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (Green Technology)
Pixel pitch 0.17925 mm 0.0897 mm
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Operating angle 0 degrees (closed) to 360 degrees
Viewing angle 160 degrees
Controls Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys
Height 193.59 mm (7.62 in) 193.75 mm (7.63 in)
Width 344.16 mm (13.55 in) 344.45 mm (13.56 in)
Diagonal 396.24 mm (15.60 in) 396.24 mm (15.60 in)

Battery
Type ● 3-cell 42 WHr smart lithium ion
● 4-cell 56 WHr smart lithium ion
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: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Temperature range: Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Coin-cell battery CR-2032
3-cell 4-cell
Width 97.15 mm (3.82 in) 98.20 mm (3.87 in)
Depth 184.15 mm (7.25 in) 233.37 mm (9.19 in)
Height 5.90 mm (0.23 in) 5.90 mm (0.23 in)
Weight (maximum) 0.20 kg (0.44 lb) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
Voltage 11.40 VDC 15.20 VDC

Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

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)

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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 –15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to
ft) 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
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

Decrease brightness

Increase brightness

Turn off/on wireless

Toggle scroll lock

Toggle Fn-key lock

Pause/Break

Sleep

System request

Open application menu

Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive

activity light

Home

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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:

Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com

Dell Help & Support app

Get started app

Accessing help in Windows 10 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, www.dell.com/support

product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on.
Learn about your operating system, setting up and using your See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
computer, data backup, diagnostics, and so on.

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 find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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