NOTE: You can charge your XPS 15 9500 by connecting the power adapter to one of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type- C) ports that are located on the left side of your computer or to the USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port located on the right side of your computer.
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Table 2. Dell apps Dell app Description My Dell Access Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. My Dell also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates for your computer. SupportAssist Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software and troubleshoots issues with the operating system.
Views of XPS 15 9500 Left 1. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. 2. Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port with Power Delivery (2) Supports USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
Place your finger on the power button to log-in with the fingerprint reader. Me and My Dell at NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/manuals. 7. Microphones (2) Provide digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on. Views of XPS 15 9500...
This combined camera supports both infrared Windows Hello facial recognition and standard RGB imaging for photos and videos. 4. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. 5. Infrared emitter Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion. 6. Battery-status light Indicates the battery-charge status. Views of XPS 15 9500...
1. Left woofer Enhances low-frequency audio output. 2. 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. 3. Right woofer Enhances low-frequency audio output.
Specifications of XPS 15 9500 Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 15 9500. Table 3. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front height 7.70 mm (0.30 in.) Rear height 18 mm (0.71 in.) Width 344.40 mm (13.56 in.)
Your XPS 15 9500 supports the following operating systems: • Windows 10 Home, 64-bit • Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit Memory The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 15 9500. Table 6. Memory specifications Description Values Memory slots Two-SODIMM slots...
DC-IN through one of the three USB Type-C ports Security Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your XPS 15 9500. NOTE: The wireless module is integrated on the system board. Table 9. Wireless module specifications...
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4, up to 32 Gbps Up to 2 TB Media-card reader The following table lists the media cards supported by your XPS 15 9500. Table 12. Media-card reader specifications Description Values Media-card type...
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 XPS 15 9500. Table 13. Keyboard specifications Description Values...
For more information about touchpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 support.microsoft.com. Power adapter The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your XPS 15 9500. Table 16. Power adapter specifications Description Option one Option two...
Battery The following table lists the battery specifications of your XPS 15 9500. Table 17. Battery specifications Description Option one Option two Battery type 56 WHr, 3-cell "smart" lithium-ion 86 WHr, 6-cell "smart" lithium-ion Battery voltage 11.40 VDC 11.40 VDC Battery weight (maximum) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb)
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 XPS 15 9500. Table 20. GPU—Integrated Controller External display support Memory size...
Operating and storage environment This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 15 9500. Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 21. 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)
The ComfortView feature on Dell laptops and displays is designed to minimize blue light emitted from the display for better eye comfort. To reduce the risk of eye strain after looking at the laptop's display for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you: 1.
Keyboard shortcuts of XPS 15 9500 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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The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions. Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts Function key Behavior Pause/Break Toggle scroll lock System request Open application menu Toggle Fn-key lock Keyboard shortcuts of XPS 15 9500...
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 24. 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.