Dell Inspiron 15 5518 Setup Guide and Specifications
Summary
This setup and specifications guide covers the Inspiron 15 5518 laptop, providing unpacking instructions, product views, and hardware specifications including processor, memory, storage, display, audio, networking, ports, keyboard, touchpad, battery, and dimensions. Also covers OS setup, BIOS configuration, and recovery options. Targeted at end users setting up their Inspiron 15 5518 and technical personnel needing hardware specification reference.
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Inspiron 15 5518 Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P106F Regulatory Type: P106F001 November 2021 Rev. A02
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Inspiron 15 5518 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: P106F Regulatory Type: P106F001 November 2021 Rev. A02
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Set up your Inspiron 15 5518.........................................................................................4 Chapter 2: Views of Inspiron 15 5518............................
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Set up your Inspiron 15 5518 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: ...
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued) Resources Description Support Assist Support Assist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engage...
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Views of Inspiron 15 5518 1. SD-card 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 E...
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Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data...
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Press to right-click. 4. 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 t...
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1. Left speaker Provides audio output. 2. Right speaker Provides audio output. 3. Service Tag The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the ...
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Specifications of Inspiron 15 5518 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 15 5518. Table 2. Dimensions and weight Description Values Heig...
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Chipset The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 15 5518. Table 4. Chipset Description Values Chipset Integrated in the processor Processor 11th Generation Intel...
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Table 5. Memory specifications (continued) Description Values 24 GB (1 x 8 GB + 1 x 16 GB), DDR4, 3200 MHz 32 GB (2 x 16 GB), DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel External ports The following table lists the ...
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Table 7. Internal slots Description Values NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170 at www.dell.com/support. Wireless module The...
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Table 9. Audio specifications (continued) Description Values Peak speaker output Subwoofer output Not supported Microphone Dual digital-array microphones Storage This section lists the storage options...
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Media-card reader The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 15 5518. Table 12. Media-card reader specifications Description Values Media-card type One SD-card slot Media-car...
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Table 14. Camera specifications (continued) Description Values Camera location Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology Camera resolution: Still image 0.92 megapixel Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps D...
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Table 16. Power adapter specifications (continued) Description Values Output current (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage -40°C ...
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Display The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 15 5518. Table 18. Display specifications Description Option one Option two Option three Display type Full High Definition...
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Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications (continued) Description Values Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution 500 dpi Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size GPU—Integrated The following table lists th...
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Dell Comfort View CAUTION: Prolonged 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...
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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 ...
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Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts (continued) Function key Behavior fn + page down Page down Keyboard shortcuts
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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: Table 25. Self-help resources Self-help resources R...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 23 |
| File Size | 1.32 MB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the Service Tag for support?
Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. Alternatively, locate it on the computer.
What are the keyboard shortcut key combinations?
Use fn + S for scroll lock, fn + R for system request, fn + ctrl for application menu, and fn + esc for toggle fn-key lock.
Where can I get help for Dell products?
Visit www.dell.com, use the My Dell app, search 'Contact Support' in Windows, or access drivers/downloads at www.dell.com/support.