Dell Inspiron 15 3537 Specifications

Front View

The front view showcases the laptop's display and keyboard area. Key indicators include:

• 1. Power Status Indicator Light: Shows the computer's power status. A solid white light indicates the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
• 2. Hard Drive Activity Indicator Light: Illuminates when the computer is reading from or writing to the hard drive.
• 3. Battery Status Indicator Light: Indicates the battery's charge status. A solid amber light means the battery has low charge, and a flashing amber light signifies critically low battery charge.
• 4. Wireless Status Indicator Light: Lights up when wireless functionality is enabled.
• 5. Media Card Reader: Used for reading and writing media cards.

Left View

The left side of the laptop features several essential ports:

• 1. Power Adapter Port: Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.
• 2. HDMI Port: Connect to a TV or another HDMI-enabled device for video and audio output.
• 3. Network Port: Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or broadband modem to connect to the network or the internet. Two indicator lights show the connection status and network activity.
• 4. USB 3.0 Ports (2): Connect peripherals like storage devices and printers. These ports offer data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
• 5. USB 2.0 Port: Connect peripherals like storage devices and printers. These ports offer data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
• 6. Headphone and Microphone Port: Connect headphones, a microphone, or a headset.

Right View

The right side of the laptop includes:

• 1. USB 2.0 Port (Supports Windows Debugging): Connect peripherals like storage devices and printers. This USB port can be used for Windows debugging. Offers data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
• 2. Optical Drive: Reads and writes CDs and DVDs.
• 3. Security Cable Slot: Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of the computer.

Base View

The base of the laptop contains the keyboard and touchpad:

• 1. Power Button: Press to turn on the computer if it is off or in sleep mode. Press to put the computer into sleep mode if it is on. Press and hold for 10 seconds to force shutdown.
• 2. Left Button: Press to perform a left mouse click.
• 3. Touchpad: Slide your finger to move the mouse pointer. Tap to perform a left mouse click.
• 4. Right Button: Press to perform a right mouse click.

Display View

The display area includes:

• 1. Digital Microphones: Provide high-quality digital audio input for recording, voice calls, etc.
• 2. Camera: Allows for video chatting, taking photos, and recording videos.
• 3. Camera Status Indicator Light: Illuminates when the camera is in use.

Dimensions and Weight

Specifications vary slightly between non-touch and touch models.

Note: Laptop weight may vary depending on the ordered configuration and manufacturer.

System Information

Processors

• Inspiron 3521: Intel Celeron Dual Core (2nd Gen), Intel Pentium Dual Core (2nd Gen), Intel Core i3 ULV (3rd Gen), Intel Core i5 ULV (3rd Gen), Intel Core i7 ULV (3rd Gen)
• Inspiron 3537: Intel Celeron Dual Core (4th Gen), Intel Pentium Dual Core (4th Gen), Intel Core i3 ULV (4th Gen), Intel Core i5 ULV (4th Gen), Intel Core i7 ULV (4th Gen)

Cache Memory

• L1 Cache Memory: 64 KB per core
• L2 Cache Memory: 256 KB per core
• L3 Cache Memory: Up to 4 MB

Chipset

Intel HM76

Memory

• Connectors: Two user-accessible internal SODIMM connectors.
• Type: Dual-channel DDR3 for Inspiron 3521, Dual-channel DDR3L for Inspiron 3537.
• Speed: Up to 1600 MHz.
• Supported Configurations: 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB.

Ports and Connectors

External Ports:

• Network: One RJ45 connector.
• USB: Two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, and one USB 2.0 port with Windows debugging support.
• HDMI: One HDMI connector.
• Audio: One headphone and microphone combo jack.

Internal:

• Mini Card: One full-size mini card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card.

Communications

• Ethernet: Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller on the system board.
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.

Graphics

• Controllers:
• Integrated: Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Inspiron 3521), Intel HD Graphics 5100/4200/4400 Series (Inspiron 3537).
• Discrete: AMD Radeon HD 7670M, AMD Radeon HD 8730M (Inspiron 3521); AMD Radeon HD 8670M, AMD Radeon HD 8850M (Inspiron 3537).
• Memory: System shared memory up to 2 GB for integrated graphics.

Audio

• Controller: ALC3223.
• Speakers: Two speakers.
• Speaker Output: 2 W average, 2 W peak.
• Microphone: Integrated digital microphone in the camera module.
• Volume Control: Accessible via function keys and keyboard shortcuts.

Storage

• Interface: SATA 1.5 Gbps, SATA 3.0 Gbps, SATA 6.0 Gbps.
• Hard Drive: One 2.5-inch hard drive bay (supports Intel Smart Response Technology).
• Optical Drive: One 9.5 mm SATA optical drive.
• Supported Drives: DVD+/-RW.

Media Card Reader

• Type: 8-in-1 media card reader slot.
• Supported Cards: Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SD High Capacity (SDHC) card, Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) card (UHS enabled), Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick XC (MSXC), MultiMedia Card (MMC), MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+).

Display

• Type: 15.6-inch HD. Available in standard and touch-enabled versions.
• Resolution (Maximum): 1366 x 768.
• Dimensions: Height: 8.83 in (224.30 mm), Width: 14.17 in (360 mm), Diagonal: 15.60 in (396.24 mm).
• Refresh Rate: 60 Hz.
• Operating Angle: 0 degrees (closed) to 140 degrees.
• Pixel Pitch: 0.252 mm x 0.252 mm.
• Controls: Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys.

Keyboard

• Type: Chiclet keyboard.
• Shortcut Keys: Some keys have secondary functions accessible by pressing Fn + the key. The behavior of function keys can be customized in system settings.

Camera

• Resolution: 0.92 Megapixels for still images.
• Video: Up to 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps.
• Diagonal Viewing Angle: 74 degrees.

Touchpad

• Resolution: 1560 dpi horizontal, 2553 dpi vertical.
• Dimensions: Width: 2.13 in (54 mm), Height: 3.86 in (98 mm).

Battery

• Type: 4-cell (40 WHr) "Smart" Lithium-ion battery (non-touch only), 6-cell (65 WHr) "Smart" Lithium-ion battery.
• Dimensions (4-cell / 6-cell): Height: 0.79 in (20.00 mm) / 1.08 in (27.40 mm), Width: 10.72 in (272.40 mm) for both, Depth: 1.94 in (49.30 mm) for both.
• Weight: 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg) for 4-cell, 0.79 lbs (0.36 kg) for 6-cell.
• Voltage: 14.80 VDC (4-cell), 11.10 VDC (6-cell).
• Operating Time: Varies based on usage; may be significantly reduced under heavy load.
• Lifespan (Approximate): 300 discharge/charge cycles.
• Temperature Range:
• 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: CR-2032.

Power Adapter

• Type: 65 W or 90 W.
• Input Voltage: 100 VAC-240 VAC.
• Input Frequency: 50 Hz-60 Hz.
• Input Current: 1.50 A/1.60 A/1.70 A/2.50 A.
• Output Current: 3.34 A/4.62 A.
• Rated Output Voltage: 19.50 VDC.
• Temperature Range:
• Operating: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).

Operating Environment

• Airborne Contaminant Level: G1 (as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985).
• Temperature Range:
• Operating: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Storage: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F).
• Relative Humidity (Maximum): 10% to 90% (non-condensing) for both operating and storage.
• Vibration (Maximum)*: 0.66 GRMS (operating), 1.30 GRMS (storage).
• Shock (Maximum)+: 110 G (operating), 160 G (storage).
• Altitude (Maximum): -15.20 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) for operating; -15.20 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) for storage.

* Vibration is measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment.

+ Shock is measured during operation with the hard drive in the head-seek track and with a 2 ms half-sine wave pulse.