XPS 15
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: XPS 15-9570
Regulatory Model: P56F
Regulatory Type: P56F002
Contents
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Display................................................................................................................................................................................10
4 Specifications............................................................................................................................................... 11
Computer model................................................................................................................................................................11
Dimensions and weight.....................................................................................................................................................11
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................12
Wireless........................................................................................................................................................................12
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................13
Touchpad........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Touchpad gestures..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Display................................................................................................................................................................................15
Fingerprint reader.............................................................................................................................................................15
Computer environment....................................................................................................................................................16
Self-help resources...........................................................................................................................................................19
Contents
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Set up your computer
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Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the computer might enter into power save mode. Connect the power adapter and press
the power button to turn on the computer.
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Finish Windows setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
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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.
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Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
Pro-actively 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
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
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Set up your computer
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.
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Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
Set up your computer
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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.
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Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
In Windows search, type Recovery.
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In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
Click Yes to continue.
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The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.
Click Create.
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Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
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Front
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Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
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Battery-status light
Indicates the battery-charge status.
Solid amber—Battery charge is low.
Blinking amber—Battery charge is critical.
Solid white—Battery is charging.
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 external 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.
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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 to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) port with Power delivery
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.
Headset port
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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 external 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.
Battery-charge status button
Press to check the charge remaining in the battery.
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Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
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Base
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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 sleep state; press and hold the power button for
10 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/
NOTE: The power-status light on the power button is available only on computers without the optional fingerprint reader.
Computers shipped with the fingerprint reader integrated on the power button will not have the power-status light on the
power button.
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Right-click area
Press to right-click.
Touchpad
Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.
Left-click area
Press to left-click.
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Display
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Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
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Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
Left speaker
Provides audio output.
Right speaker
Provides audio output.
Bottom
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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.
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Regulatory label
Contains regulatory information of your computer.
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Specifications
Computer model
XPS 15-9570
System information
Table 2. System information
Processor
Chipset
8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
CM246
Dimensions and weight
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
17 mm (0.66 in)
357 mm (14.06 in)
235 mm (9.27 in)
Starting at 1.8 kg (4 lbs)
NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the
configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Operating system
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Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
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Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory
Table 4. Memory specifications
Slots
Two SODIMM slots
Dual-channel DDR4
2666 MHz
Type
Speed
Configurations supported
Per memory module slot
Total memory
4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
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Ports and connectors
Table 5. Ports and connectors
External:
USB
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Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with PowerShare
One Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) port with Power
delivery
Audio/Video
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One HDMI 2.0 port
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Table 6. Ports and connectors
Internal:
M.2 card
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One M.2 slot for solid-state drive (SATA or PCIe/NVMe)
One M.2 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
Communications
Table 7. Supported communications
Wireless
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Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless
Table 8. Wireless
Transfer rate (maximum)
Frequency bands
Encryption
867 Mbps
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
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64-bit/128-bit WEP
AES-CCMP
TKIP
Audio
Table 9. Audio specifications
Controller
ALC3266-CG with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Two
Speakers
Speaker output
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Average: 2 W
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Peak: 2.5 W
Microphone
Dual-array microphones
Storage
Table 10. Storage specifications
Type
Interface
SATA Gen 3, up to 6 Gbps
Capacity
One 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
One M.2 2280 Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Up to 2 TB
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SATA Gen 3, up to 6 Gbps
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Up to 128 GB
Up to 2 TB
PCIe Gen 3x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps
Media-card reader
Table 11. Media-card reader specifications
Type
One SD-card slot
Cards supported
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SD card
SD High Capacity (SDHC)
SD Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Keyboard
Table 12. 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: Press Fn+Esc to switch the primary behavior of
the function keys (F1–F12) between two modes –
multimedia key mode and function key mode.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1-F12) by changing Function Key Behavior
in BIOS setup program.
Camera
Table 13. Camera specifications
Resolution
Camera
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Still image: 0.92 megapixel (HD)
Specifications
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Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle
Camera
75 degrees
Touchpad
Table 14. Touchpad
Resolution:
Horizontal
Vertical
1219
919
Dimensions:
Width
105 mm (4.13 in)
80 mm (3.15 in)
Height
Touchpad gestures
For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at
Power adapter
Table 15. Power adapter specifications
Type
130 W
Dimensions (connector)
Input voltage
4.50 mm
100 VAC–240 VAC
50 Hz–60 Hz
1.80 A
Input frequency
Input current (maximum)
Output current (continuous)
Rated output voltage
Temperature range:
Operating
6.67 A
19.50 VDC
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage
–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Battery
Table 16. Battery specifications
Type
3-cell lithium ion (56 WHr)
71.80 mm (2.83 in)
6-cell lithium ion (97 WHr)
71.80 mm (2.83 in)
Dimensions:
Width
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Depth
Height
223.20 mm (8.79 in)
7.20 mm (0.28 in)
0.24 kg (0.54 lb)
11.40 VDC
330.50 mm (13.01 in)
7.20 mm (0.28 in)
0.34 kg (0.76 lb)
11.40 VDC
Weight (maximum)
Voltage
Charging time when the computer is off
4 hours
4 hours
(approximate)
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.
Life span (approximate)
Temperature range:
Operating
300 discharge/charge cycles
300 discharge/charge cycles
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
ML1220
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
ML1220
Storage
Coin-cell battery
NOTE: It is recommended that you
use a Dell coin-cell battery for your
computer. Dell does not provide
warranty coverage for problems
caused by using accessories, parts,
or components not supplied by Dell.
NOTE: It is recommended that you
use a Dell coin-cell battery for your
computer. Dell does not provide
warranty coverage for problems
caused by using accessories, parts,
or components not supplied by Dell.
Display
Table 17. Display specifications
Type
15.6-inch FHD non-touchscreen
1920 x 1080
15.6-inch UHD touchscreen
3840 x 2160
Resolution (maximum)
Pixel pitch
0.179 mm
0.089 mm
Panel technology
Viewing angle (Left/Right/Down/Up)
Refresh rate
In-Plane Switching (IPS)
80/80/80/80 degrees
60 Hz
In-Plane Switching (IPS)
80/80/80/80 degrees
60 Hz
Operating angle
0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees
0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees
Controls
Brightness can be controlled using
shortcut keys
Brightness can be controlled using
shortcut keys
Dimensions:
Height (excluding bezel)
Width (excluding bezel)
Diagonal (excluding bezel)
193.59 mm (7.62 in)
344.16 mm (13.54 in)
394.90 mm (15.6 in)
193.62 mm (7.62 in)
344.21 mm (13.55 in)
394.90 mm (15.6 in)
Fingerprint reader
Table 18. Fingerprint reader
Sensor technology
Sensor resolution
Touch
108 pixels x 88 pixels
Specifications
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Sensor area
5.5 mm x 4.5 mm
Video
Table 19. Video specifications
Type
Integrated
Discrete
Controller
Intel UHD Graphics 630
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Memory
Shared system memory
4 GB
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 20. Computer environment
Operating
Storage
Temperature range
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
0.66 GRMS
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
0% to 95% (non-condensing)
1.30 GRMS
Relative humidity (maximum)
Vibration (maximum)*
Shock (maximum)
110 G†
160 G‡
Altitude (maximum)
–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
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the
same across all language configurations.
Table 21. List of 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
Keyboard shortcuts
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Keys
Description
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 22. Self-help resources
Information about Dell products and services
Dell Help & Support 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.
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns.
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Type the subject or keyword in the Search box.
Click Search to retrieve the related articles.
Learn and know the following information about your product:
To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your
product through one of the following:
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Product specifications
Operating system
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Select Detect Product.
Setting up and using your product
Data backup
Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View
Products.
Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Factory and system restore
BIOS information
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Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar.
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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