XPS 15
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: XPS 15-9560
Regulatory Model: P56G
Regulatory Type: P56F001
Contents
Front......................................................................................................... 8
Left........................................................................................................... 8
Right......................................................................................................... 9
Base..........................................................................................................11
Display..................................................................................................... 12
Bottom.....................................................................................................13
Dimensions and weight............................................................................ 14
System information..................................................................................14
Memory................................................................................................... 14
Communications...................................................................................... 15
Audio........................................................................................................15
Storage....................................................................................................15
Media-card reader................................................................................... 16
Keyboard..................................................................................................16
Camera.................................................................................................... 16
Touch pad................................................................................................ 17
Power adapter..........................................................................................17
Battery.....................................................................................................17
Display..................................................................................................... 18
Ports and connectors...............................................................................19
Video....................................................................................................... 19
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Follow the instructions on the screen to finish Windows setup:
a) Connect to your network.
b) Sign in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
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Locate Dell apps.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Register your computer
Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer
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Views
Front
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Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
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Power and battery-status light
Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.
Solid white—Power adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical.
Off—Battery is fully charged.
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Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Left
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Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the
battery.
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers.
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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 the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent,
you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and
USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.
NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the
computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and
connect it again to enable charging.
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.
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HDMI port
Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio
output.
Thunderbolt port with Power Delivery (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C)
Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to
connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer
rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.
Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
Provides up to 5V/3A power output that enables faster charging.
NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard
USB and DisplayPort devices.
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Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Right
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SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card.
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 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 the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent,
you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and
USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.
NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the
computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and
connect it again to enable charging.
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.
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Battery-charge status lights (5)
Turn on when the battery-charge status button is pressed. Each light indicates
approximately 20% charge.
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Battery-charge status button
Press to check the charge remaining in the battery.
Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
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Base
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Left-click area
Press to left-click.
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Touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click
and two finger tap to right-click.
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Right-click area
Press to right-click.
Fingerprint reader (optional)
Press your finger on the fingerprint reader to log in to your computer. The
fingerprint reader enables your computer to recognize your fingerprints as a
password.
NOTE: You must configure the fingerprint reader to register your
fingerprint and enable access.
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Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate
state.
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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.
Press and hold for 25 seconds to force Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power
Display
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Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
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Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
Left speaker
Provides audio output.
Right speaker
Provides audio output.
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Specifications
Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Height
17 mm (0.66 in)
357 mm (14.06 in)
235 mm (9.27 in)
Width
Depth
Weight (maximum)
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Touch: 2.06 kg (4.54 lb)
Non-touch: 1.88 kg (4.14 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your
computer varies depending on the
configuration ordered and the
manufacturing variability.
System information
Table 3. System information
Computer model
Processor
XPS 15-9560
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7th generation Intel Core i3
7th generation Intel Quad Core i5/i7
Chipset
Mobile Intel HM175 Express Chipset
Memory
Table 4. Memory specifications
Slots
Type
Two SODIMM slots
DDR4
Speed
2400 MHz
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Configurations supported
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
Communications
Table 5. Supported communications
Wireless
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Wi-Fi 802.11 ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
Miracast
Audio
Table 6. Audio specifications
Controller
Realtek ALC3266 with Waves
MaxxAudio Pro
Speakers
Two
Speaker output
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Average: 2 W
Peak: 2.5 W
Microphone
Digital-array microphones
Volume controls
Media-control shortcut keys
Storage
Table 7. Storage specifications
Interface
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SATA 3 Gbps
SATA 6 Gbps
PCIE Gen 3
Hard drive
One 2.5-inch drive
One M.2 drive
Solid-state drive
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Media-card reader
Table 8. Media-card specifications
Type
One SD-card slot
Cards supported
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SD card
SD High Capacity (SDHC)
SD Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Keyboard
Table 9. Keyboard specifications
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 function keys (F1-
F12) by changing Function Key
Behavior in BIOS setup program.
Camera
Table 10. Camera specifications
Resolution
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Still image: 0.90 megapixel
Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
(maximum)
Diagonal viewing angle
16
74 degrees
Touch pad
Table 11. Touch pad specifications
Resolution
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Horizontal: 1219
Vertical: 919
Dimensions
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Height: 80 mm (3.15 in)
Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)
Power adapter
Table 12. Power adapter specifications
Type
130 W
Diameter (Connector)
Input voltage
4.5 mm
100 VAC–240 VAC
50 Hz–60 Hz
Input frequency
Input current (maximum)
Output current (continuous)
Rated output voltage
Temperature range: Operating
Temperature range: Storage
1.80 A
6.67 A
19.50 VDC
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Battery
Table 13. Battery specifications
Type
3-cell (56 WHr)
71.80 mm (2.83 in)
6-cell (97 WHr)
Width
Depth
Height
71.80 mm (2.83 in)
330.50 mm (13.01 in)
7.20 mm (0.28 in)
223.20 mm (8.79 in)
7.20 mm (0.28 in)
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Weight (maximum)
Voltage
0.24 kg (0.54 lb)
11.4 VDC
0.34 kg (0.76 lb)
11.4 VDC
Charging time
(approximate)
4 hours (when the computer is off)
Operating time
Varies depending on operating conditions and can
significantly reduce under certain power-intensive
conditions.
Life span (approximate)
Temperature range
300 discharge/charge cycles
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Operating: 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage: –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Coin-cell battery
ML1220
Display
Table 14. Display specifications
Type
15.6-inch WLED FHD non- 15.6-inch WLED UHD
touch
touch
Resolution (maximum)
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
85/85/85/85 degrees
Viewing angle (Left/
Right/Up/Down)
85/85/85/85 degrees
Pixel pitch
0.18 mm
0.09 mm
Height (excluding bezel)
Width (excluding bezel)
194.40 mm (7.66 in)
345.60 mm (13.61 in)
Diagonal (excluding bezel) 396.52 (15.61 in)
Refresh rate
Operating angle
Controls
60 Hz
0 degree (closed) to 135 degrees
Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys
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Ports and connectors
Table 15. Ports and connectors
External:
USB
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Two USB 3.0 ports with PowerShare
One Thunderbolt 3 port with Power
delivery (USB-C)
Audio/Video
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One HDMI port
One headset port (headphone and
microphone combo)
Table 16. Ports and connectors
Internal:
M.2 Card
One M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth
combo card
Video
Table 17. Video specifications
Integrated
Discrete
Controller
Memory
Intel HD Graphics 630
NVIDIA GeForce GTX
1050
Shared system memory
4 GB GDDR5
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
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Table 18. Computer environment
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)*
Shock (maximum)
Altitude (maximum)
0.66 GRMS
110 G†
1.30 GRMS
160 G‡
–15.2 m to 3048 m
(–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
–15.2 m to 10,668 m
(–50 ft to 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
Table 19. 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
Sleep
Toggle Fn-key lock
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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 20. Self-help resources
Information about Dell products and
services
Dell Help & Support app
Get started app
Accessing help
In Windows search, type Help and
Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system
Troubleshooting information, user
manuals, setup instructions, product
specifications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on.
Learn about your operating system,
backup, diagnostics, and so on.
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your country.
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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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