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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SupportAssist proactively checks the health of your system's hardware and software. When an issue is detected, the necessary system state information is sent to Dell to begin troubleshooting. SupportAssist is preinstalled on most of the Dell devices running Windows operating system.
Views of Latitude 5521 Topics: • Right view • Left • Display • Bottom view • Palmrest • Battery charge and status LED Right view 1. microSD card reader 2. Universal audio port 3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare 5.
Left 1. USB4.0 Type-C port with DisplayPort 2.0 port/Power Delivery/Thunderbolt 2. USB4.0 Type-C port with DisplayPort 2.0 port/Power Delivery/Thunderbolt 3. Fan vents 4. Smart card reader (optional) Views of Latitude 5521...
Display 1. Proximity sensor (optional) 2. Microphone 3. IR LED (optional) 4. RGB camera/ RGB IR camera (optional) 5. Camera indicator LED (optional) 6. Microphone 7. LCD panel 8. LED activity light Views of Latitude 5521...
Palmrest 1. Camera shutter 2. Power button with fingerprint reader (optional) 3. Keyboard 4. Contactless smart card reader (Optional) 5. Clickpad Battery charge and status LED Table 2. Battery charge and status LED Indicator Power Source LED Behavior computer Power State Battery Charge Level AC Adapter S0 - S5...
Table 3. Dimensions and weight (continued) Description Values 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 Latitude 5521. Table 4. Processor Description Option one Option two...
To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article 000144170 at www.dell.com/support. Wireless module The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Latitude 5521. Table 9. Wireless module specifications...
NOTE: For instructions on how to find your computer's IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number, see the knowledge base article 000143678 at www.dell.com/support. Audio The following table lists the audio specifications of your Latitude 5521. Table 11. Audio specifications...
Storage This section lists the storage options on your Latitude 5521. Your computer supports one of the following configurations: ● One 2.5-inch hard drive ● Two M.2 2230/2280 solid state drive The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers: ●...
Media-card reader The following table lists the media cards supported by your Latitude 5521. Table 14. Media-card reader specifications Description Values Media-card type microSD card slot Media-cards supported ● Micro Secure Digital (mSD) ● Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC) ●...
Table 16. Clickpad specifications (continued) Description Values Clickpad dimensions: Horizontal 115 mm (4.53 in.) Vertical 67 mm (2.64 in.) Clickpad gestures For more information about Clickpad gestures available on Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.microsoft.com. Camera The following table lists the camera specifications of your Latitude 5521.
Table 18. Power adapter specifications (continued) Description Option one Option two NOTE: 90 W is supported only in UMA configuration. Input voltage 100 VAC x 240 VAC 100 VAC x 240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz x 60 Hz 50 Hz x 60 Hz Input current (maximum) 1.50 A 1.80 A...
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NOTE: the charging Dell Power Manager application. For more Control the time, duration, information on the Dell Power Manager see, charging start and end Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/ time,...
Display The following table lists the display specifications of your Latitude 5521. Table 20. Display specifications Description Option one Option two Option three Option four Option five Display type Ultra High High Definition (HD) Full High Definition Full High Definition Full High Definition (UHD), (FHD)
Table 25. Contacted smartcard reader (continued) Title Description Dell ControlVault 3 Smartcard reader ISO 7816 -3 Class B Card Support Reader capable of reading 3V powered smartcard ISO 7816 -3 Class C Card support Reader capable of reading 1.8V powered...
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Circuit Card Interface Device for OS level drivers Windows Certified Device certified by Microsoft WHCK Dell ControlVault support Device connects to Dell ControlVault for usage and processing NOTE: 125 Khz proximity cards are not supported. Table 27. Supported cards Manufacturer...
Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software ● Dell Client Command Suite ● Dell BIOS Verification ● Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software ● VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard ● VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response ●...
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Table 30. Computer environment (continued) Description Operating Storage Shock (maximum) 140 G† 160 G† Altitude (maximum) 0 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 5518.4 ft) 0 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 19234.4 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. †...
Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are 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 31. List of keyboard shortcuts (continued) Function key Redefined key (for multimedia control) Behavior Increase brightness Switch to external display Print screen Home The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions. Table 32.
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