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Contents 1 Set up your Inspiron 3581..........................4 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................... 6 3 Views of Inspiron 3581........................... 7 Right.....................................7 Left.......................................7 Base..................................... 8 Display....................................9 Bottom....................................9 4 Specifications of Inspiron 3581........................11 Dimensions and weight..............................11 Processors..................................11 Chipset....................................12 Operating system................................12...
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SLN151664 SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support. For Windows: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you: • 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.
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Resources Description Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available. SupportAssist Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system.
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A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. Click Create. Click Finish. For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
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Views of Inspiron 3581 Right SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. USB 2.0 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. Optical drive Reads from and writes to CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
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If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in. Me and My Dell at NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see www.dell.com/...
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Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. Microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on. Bottom Left speaker Provides audio output. Service Tag label Views of Inspiron 3581...
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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. Right speaker Provides audio output. Views of Inspiron 3581...
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Specifications of Inspiron 3581 Dimensions and weight Table 2. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: 20.66 mm (0.81 in) Front 22.70 mm (0.89 in) Rear Width 380 mm (14.96 in.) 258 mm (10.16 in.) Depth 2.28 kg (5.03 lb) Weight...
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8 GB DDR4 (1 x 8 GB) • 12 GB DDR4 (1 x 4 GB + 1 x 8 GB) • 16 GB DDR4 (2 x 8 GB) • 16 GB DDR4 (1 x 16 GB) Specifications of Inspiron 3581...
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Transfer rate Wireless module Table 8. Wireless module specifications Description Values Qualcomm QCA9565 (DW1707) Qualcomm QCA9377 (DW1810) Qualcomm QCA61x4A (DW1820) Model number Up to 150 Mbps Up to 433 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps Transfer rate Specifications of Inspiron 3581...
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Not supported Subwoofer output Supported Microphone Storage Table 10. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type Capacity Hard drive One 2.5-inch hard drive, SATA 3 • 500 GB (5400 RPM/7200 RPM) • 1 TB (5400 RPM/7200 RPM) Specifications of Inspiron 3581...
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Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9 or higher Up to 16 GB Capacity Media-card reader Table 12. Media-card reader specifications Description Values Type One SD-card slot Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) Keyboard Table 13. Keyboard specifications Description Values Type • Standard non-backlit keyboard Specifications of Inspiron 3581...
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Front (above the LCD screen) Location CMOS sensor technology Sensor type Resolution: Still image 0.92 megapixel 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps Video 78.6 degrees Diagonal viewing angle Touchpad Table 15. Touchpad specifications Description Values Resolution: Horizontal 3215 Specifications of Inspiron 3581...
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–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) Storage Battery Table 17. Battery specifications Description Values 3-cell “smart” lithium-ion (42 WHr) Type 11.40 VDC Voltage 0.2 kg (0.44 lb) Weight (maximum) Dimensions: Specifications of Inspiron 3581...
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4 hours (when the computer is off) Charging time (approximate) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, and My Dell on https://www.dell.com/...
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108 pixels x 88 pixels Sensor pixel size Video Table 20. Video specifications Discrete graphics Controller External display support Memory size Memory type One HDMI port 2 GB GDDR5 • AMD Radeon 520 • AMD Radeon 535 Specifications of Inspiron 3581...
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* 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. Specifications of Inspiron 3581...
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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 keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions.
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Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts Function key Behavior Turn off/on wireless Pause/Break Sleep Toggle scroll lock Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light System request Open application menu Toggle Fn-key lock Page up Page down Home 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 Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.