NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Connect the power adapter and press the power button.NOTE: The battery may go into power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.
Finish Windows setup.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.● 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.
Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.Locate Dell appsMy Dell: 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.
Set up your Inspiron 7501SupportAssist: Proactively 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 documentation at www.dell.com/support.Dell Update: Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support.Dell Digital Delivery: Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/support.
Views of Inspiron 7501
Right
microSD-card slotReads from and writes to the microSD-card. The computer supports the following card types:● micro-Secure Digital (mSD)● micro-Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)● micro-Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 portConnect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Headset portConnect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Left
Power-adapter portConnect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
Battery-status lightIndicates the battery-charge status.Solid yellow—Battery charge is low.Blinking yellow—Battery charge is critical.Off—Battery is fully charged.
HDMI portConnect to a TV or another HDMI-in-enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 portConnect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) port/DisplayPort
Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
Computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti only
Power-adapter portConnect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
Battery-status lightIndicates the battery-charge status.Solid yellow—Battery charge is low.Blinking yellow—Battery charge is critical.Off—Battery is fully charged.
HDMI portConnect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 portConnect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C) port/DisplayPortSupports USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, DisplayPort 1.4, 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.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
Base
Power button with fingerprint readerPress 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.Place your finger on the power button to log-in with the fingerprint reader.NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Right-click areaPress to right-click.
TouchpadMove your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
Left-click areaPress to left-click.
Display
Left microphoneProvides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Privacy shutterSlide the privacy shutter to cover the camera lens and protect your privacy when the camera is not in use.
CameraEnables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
Camera-status lightTurns on when the camera is in use.
Right microphoneProvides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Bottom
Left speakerProvides audio output.
Service Tag labelThe 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 speakerProvides audio output.
Specifications of Inspiron 7501
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 7501.Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Description
Values
Height:
Front height
17.50 mm (0.68 in.)
Rear height
18.90 mm (0.74 in.)
Width
356.10 mm (14.01 in.)
Depth
234.50 mm (9.23 in.)
Weight (maximum)
1.90 kg (4.18 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 3. Processor
Description
Optionone
Optiontwo
Processor type
10th Generation Intel Core i5-10300H
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H
Processor wattage
45 W
45 W
Processor core count
4
6
Processor thread count
8
12
Processor speed
Up to 4.5 GHz
Up to 5 GHz
Processor cache
8 MB
12 MB
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 4. Chipset
Description
Values
Chipset
HM470
Processor
10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
DRAM bus width
64-bit
Flash EPROM
16 MB
PCIe bus
Up to Gen3
Operating system
Your Inspiron 7501 supports the following operating systems:● Windows 10 Home, 64-bit● Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 5. Memory specifications
Description
Values
Memory slots
● 8 GB Onboard memory
● One SODIMM slot
Memory type
DDR4
Memory speed
2993 MHz
Maximum memory configuration
24 GB
Minimum memory configuration
8 GB
Memory configurations supported
● 8 GB Onboard memory
● 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz
● 12 GB, 1 x 8 GB + 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz
● 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz
● 24 GB, 1 x 8 GB + 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz
External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 7501.Table 6. External ports
Description
Values
USB ports
● Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
● One USB 3.2 Gen 1(Type-C) port with DisplayPort/Power Delivery (for computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and integrated graphics card)
● One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with Thunderbolt/ DisplayPort/Power Delivery (for computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti)
Audio port
One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video port
● One HDMI 2.0 port (For discrete graphics card)
● One HDMI 1.4 port (For integrated graphics card)
Media-card reader
One microSD-card slot
Docking port
Not supported
Power-adapter port
One 4.50 mm x 2.90 mm power-adapter port
Security
One wedge-shaped lock
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 7501.Table 7. Internal slots
Description
Values
M.2
● One M.2 2280/2230 slot for Solid-State Drive (SSD)/Intel Optane
● One M.2 2230/2280 slot for PCIe SSD
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article SLN301626 at www.dell.com/support.
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Inspiron 7501.Table 8. Wireless module specifications
Description
Optionone
Optiontwo
Model number
Intel AX201
Intel AC9560
Transfer rate
Up to 2.40 Gbps
Up to 1.73 Gbps
Frequency bands supported
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Description
Optionone
Optiontwo
Wireless standards
● Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
● Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
●
Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
Encryption
● 64-bit/128-bit WEP
● AES-CCMP
● TKIP
● 64-bit/128-bit WEP
● AES-CCMP
● TKIP
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth 5.1
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 9. Audio specifications
Description
Values
Audio controller
Realtek ALC3254
Stereo conversion
Supported
Internal audio interface
High-definition audio
External audio interface
Universal audio jack
Number of speakers
Two
Internal-speaker amplifier
Supported (audio codec integrated)
External volume controls
Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
Average speaker output
2 W
Peak speaker output
2.5 W
Subwoofer output
Not supported
Microphone
Dual-array microphones
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 7501.Your Inspiron 7501 supports one of the following storage configurations:
● One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive● One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 solid-state drive
The primary drive of your Inspiron 7501 varies with the storage configuration. For computers:● with an M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive● without an M.2 drive, the 2.5-inch drive is the primary driveTable 10. Storage specifications
Storagetype
Interfacetype
Capacity
M.2 2230 solid-state drive
PCIe Gen3 NVMe
256 GB or 512 GB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
PCIe Gen3 NVMe
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB
M.2 2280, PCIe QLC NVMe, solid-state drive
PCIe Gen3 NVMe
512 GB
M.2 2280 Intel Optane storage
PCIe Gen3 NVMe
512 GB
Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage (optional)
Intel Optane Memory technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator and/or storage device depending on the Intel Optane Memory installed in your computer.Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.Table 11. Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage specifications
Description
Values
Interface
PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe
● One PCIe Gen3 x2 for Optane memory
● One PCIe Gen3 x2 for solid-state storage
Connector
M.2
Form factor
2280
Capacity (Intel Optane memory)
32 GB
Capacity (solid-state storage)
512 GB
NOTE: Intel Optane Memory H10 with solid-state storage is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:● 9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors● Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)● Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 12. Media-card reader specifications
Description
Values
Media-card type
One microSD-card slot
Media-cards supported
● micro-Secure Digital (mSD)
● micro-Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)
● micro-Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
Description
Values
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 13. Keyboard specifications
Description
Values
Keyboard type
● Standard keyboard
● Backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout
QWERTY
Number of keys
● United States and Canada: 103 keys
● United Kingdom: 104 keys
● Japan: 107 keys
Keyboard size
X=18.7 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts
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) changing FunctionKeyBehavior in BIOS setup program.
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 14. Camera specifications
Description
Values
Number of cameras
One
Camera type
RGB HD camera
Camera location
Front camera
Camera sensor type
CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image
0.92 megapixel
Video
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Description
Values
Diagonal viewing angle:
74.9 degrees
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 15. Touchpad specifications
Description
Values
Touchpad resolution:
Horizontal
1229
Vertical
749
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal
115 mm (4.52 in.)
Vertical
80 mm (3.15 in.)
Touchpad gestures
For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com.
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 16. Power adapter specifications
Description
Optionone
Optiontwo
Type
90 W
130 W
Connector dimensions:
External diameter
4.50 mm
4.50 mm
Internal diameter
2.90 mm
2.90 mm
Input voltage
100 VAC–240 VAC
100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency
50 Hz–60 Hz
50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum)
1.50 A
2.50 A
Output current (continuous)
4.62 A
6.70 A
Rated output voltage
19.50 VDC
19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 17. Battery specifications
Description
Optionone
Optiontwo
Battery type
3-cell “smart” lithium ion (56 WHr)
6-cell “smart” lithium ion (97 WHr)
Battery voltage
11.40 VDC
11.40 VDC
Battery weight (maximum)
0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
0.37 kg (0.82 lb)
Battery dimensions:
Height
223.40 mm (8.80 in.)
330.7 mm (13.02 in.)
Width
72 mm (2.83 in.)
72 mm (2.83 in.)
Depth
7.20 mm (0.28 in.)
7.20 mm (0.28 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage
35°C to -40°C (95°F to -40°F)
35°C to -40°C (95°F to -40°F)
Battery 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.
Battery charging time (approximate)
4 hours (when the computer is off) 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, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/
4 hours (when the computer is off) 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, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/
Coin-cell battery
CR2032
CR2032
Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 7501.Table 18. Display specifications
Description
Optionone
Optiontwo
Display type
Full High Definition (FHD)
Full High Definition (FHD)
Display-panel technology
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)
Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions (active area):
Height
193.60 mm (7.62 in.)
193.60 mm (7.62 in.)
Width
344.20 mm (13.55 in.)
344.20 mm (13.55 in.)
Description
Optionone
Optiontwo
Diagonal
395 mm (15.55 in.)
395 mm (15.55 in.)
Display-panel native resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Luminance (typical)
300 nits
220 nits
Megapixels
2
2
Color gamut
sRGB 100%(typ)
NTSC 45% (typ)
Pixels Per Inch (PPI)
142
142
Contrast ratio (min.)
600:1
400:1
Response time (max.)
35 ms
35 ms
Refresh rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Horizontal view angle
+/- 85 degrees
+/- 80 degrees
Vertical view angle
+/- 85 degrees
+/- 80 degrees
Pixel pitch
0.18 mm
0.18 mm
Power consumption (maximum)
4.20 W
4.20 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish
Anti-glare
Anti-glare
Touch options
No
Yes
Fingerprint reader
The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your Inspiron 7501.NOTE: The fingerprint reader is located on the power button.Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications
Description
Values
Fingerprint-reader sensor technology
Capacitive
Fingerprint-reader sensor resolution
500 dpi
Fingerprint-reader sensor pixel size
108 x 88
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 20. GPU—Integrated
Controller
External displaysupport
Memorysize
Processor
Intel UHD Graphics
One HDMI 1.4 port and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort
Shared system memory
10th Generation Intel Core i5/i7
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 7501.Table 21. GPU—Discrete
Controller
External displaysupport
Memorysize
Memorytype
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
One HDMI 2.0 port and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort
4 GB
GDDR6
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
One HDMI 2.0 port, one Mini DisplayPort, and one Thunderbolt 3 port
4 GB
GDDR6
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Inspiron 7501. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985Table 22. Computer environment
Description
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)*
0.66 GRMS
1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)
110 G†
160 G†
Altitude range
-15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000
ft)
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000
ft)
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. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2,2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multimedia control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to the table below).However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled by pressing Fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing Fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by pressing Fn + F1.NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior inBIOS setup program.Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts
The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts
Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resourcesYou can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 25. Self-help resources
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents.
Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support.
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Contacting Dell
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