Dell Vostro 3350/3450/3550/3555/3750

Setup And Features Information

About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.

Front and Back View — Vostro 3350

Figure 1. Vostro 3350 — Front View

1. microphones (2) 4. display

2. camera 5. Windows Mobility Center
3. camera LED 6. Dell Support Center

Regulatory Model: : P13E, P13S, P16F, P19G

Regulatory Type: : P13E001, P13S001,
P16F001, P16F002, P19G001
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 7. Dell Instant Launch Manager 15. 8-in-1 memory card reader
8. security slot 16. touchpad
9. cooling vents 17. touchpad buttons (2)
10. VGA connector 18. device status lights
11. HDMI connector 19. touchpad disable LED
12. eSATA/USB combo connector with 20. keyboard
USB PowerShare 21. power button
13. audio connectors
14. fingerprint reader

Figure 2. Vostro 3350 – Back View

1. cooling vents 5. network connector

2. battery 6. optical drive/bay
3. AC adapter connector 7. optical drive eject button
4. USB 3.0 connectors (2)

WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.

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Front and Back View — Vostro 3450

Figure 3. Vostro 3450 — Front View

1. microphones (2) 11. optical drive eject button

2. camera 12. fingerprint reader
3. camera LED 13. touchpad
4. display 14. touchpad buttons (2)
5. Windows Mobility Center 15. device status lights
6. Dell Support Center 16. touchpad disable LED
7. Dell Instant Launch Manager 17. keyboard
8. USB 3.0 connector 18. power button
9. audio connectors
10. optical drive/bay

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Figure 4. Vostro 3450 — Back View

1. network connector 8. HDMI connector

2. USB 3.0 connector 9. e-SATA connector
3. battery 10. USB 2.0 connector
4. security cable slot 11. 8-in-1 memory card reader
5. AC adapter connector 12. ExpressCard slot
6. VGA connector
7. cooling vents

WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.

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Front and Back View — Vostro 3550/3555

Figure 5. Vostro 3550/3555 — Front View

1. microphones (2) 11. optical-drive eject button

2. camera 12. fingerprint reader
3. camera LED 13. ExpressCard slot
4. display 14. touchpad
5. Windows Mobility Center 15. touchpad buttons (2)
6. Dell Support Center 16. device status lights
7. Dell Instant Launch Manager 17. touchpad disable LED
8. USB 3.0 connector 18. keyboard
9. audio connectors 19. power button
10. optical drive/bay

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Figure 6. Vostro 3550/3555 — Back View

1. security cable slot 8. cooling vents

2. network connector 9. HDMI connector
3. USB 3.0 connector 10. e-SATA connector
4. battery 11. 8-in-1 memory card reader
5. VGA connector
6. AC adapter connector
7. USB 2.0 connector (Vostro 3550) /
USB 3.0 connector (Vostro 3555)

WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.

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Front and Back View — Vostro 3750

Figure 7. Vostro 3750 — Front View

1. microphones (2) 11. optical-drive eject button

2. camera 12. fingerprint reader
3. camera LED 13. ExpressCard slot
4. display 14. touchpad
5. Windows Mobility Center 15. touchpad buttons (2)
6. Dell Support Center 16. device status lights
7. Dell Instant Launch Manager 17. touchpad disable LED
8. USB 2.0 connector 18. keyboard
9. USB 3.0 connectors (2) 19. power button
10. optical drive/bay

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Figure 8. Vostro 3750 — Back View

1. network connector 7. e-SATA connector

2. VGA connector 8. HDMI connector
3. battery 9. audio connectors
4. security cable slot 10. 8-in-1 memory card reader
5. AC adapter connector
6. cooling vents

WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.

Quick Setup
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices
information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,
power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible
cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may
cause fire or equipment damage.

CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp
the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the
cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the
connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.

NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

NOTE: Fingerprint Reader drivers/applications are available for Windows 7 only.

1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the
electrical outlet.

Figure 9. AC Adapter

2. Connect the network cable.

Figure 10. Network Connector

3. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard.

NOTE: For USB 3.0 supported devices, please connect to the USB 3.0 port for
optimum speed.

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 Figure 11. USB Connector

4. Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.

Figure 12. Power Button

NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least
once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or
other external device, such as a printer.

Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those
required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the
configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the
option to view information about your computer.

System Information
Chipset:
Vostro 3350 / 3450 / 3550 / 3750 Intel HM67
Vostro 3555 AMD A70M
Processor:
Vostro 3350 / 3450 / 3550 / 3750
• Intel Core i3 / i5 series
• Intel Core i7 (Quad-Core for Vostro
3750 only)

Vostro 3555
• AMD Dual Core

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System Information

• AMD Quad Core

Video
Video type
• integrated on system board
• discrete video card

Video controller and memory

UMA:
Vostro 3350 / 3450 / 3550 / 3750 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Vostro 3555 AMD Radeon HD series — up to 256 MB / 512
MB of shared memory
Discrete
• AMD Radeon HD7470 GDDR5 - 1 GB or
AMD Radeon HD7650 - 1 GB VRAM
(Vostro 3350 and Vostro 3450)
• AMD Radeon HD7650 - 1 GB VRAM
(Vostro 3550)
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M - 1 GB (Vostro
3750 only)

Memory
Memory connector two SODIMM slots
Memory capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB
Memory type DDR3 SDRAM with 1333 MHz
Minimum memory 2 GB
Maximum memory 8 GB
NOTE: Only 64-bit operating systems can
detect memory capacities greater than 4
GB.

Battery
Vostro 3350
Type
• 4-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8 Ah)

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Battery

• 8-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8 Ah)

Dimensions:
Depth 4-cell / 8-cell — 43.45 mm (1.71 inches)
Height 4-cell — 19.10 mm (0.75 inch)
8-cell — 42.36 mm (1.67 inches)
Width 4-cell — 199.10 mm (7.84 inches)
8-cell — 270.00 mm (10.63 inches)
Weight
4-cell — 230.00 g (0.51 lb)
8-cell — 446.00 g (0.98 lb)
Voltage 14.8 VDC
Vostro 3450 / 3550 / 3555
Type
• 6-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.2 Ah)
• 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8 Ah)

Dimensions:
Depth 6-cell / 9-cell — 57.80 mm (2.27 inches)
Height 6-cell — 20.80 mm (0.81 inch)
9-cell — 40.15 mm (1.58 inches)
Width 6-cell / 9-cell — 255.60 mm (10.06 inches)
Weight
6-cell — 340.00 g (0.75 lb)
9-cell — 504.50 g (1.11 lb)
Voltage 11.1 VDC
Vostro 3750
Type
• 6-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.6 Ah)
• 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (2.8 Ah)

Dimensions:

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Battery
Depth
6-cell / 9-cell — 57.80 mm (2.27 inches)
Height 6-cell — 20.80 mm (0.82 inch)
9-cell — 40.15 mm (1.58 inches)
Width 6-cell/9-cell — 255.60 mm (10.06 inches)
Weight
6-cell — 340.00 g (0.75 lb)
9-cell — 504.50 g (1.11 lb)
Voltage 11.1 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Non-operating –40 °C to ~65 °C (–40 °F to ~149 °F)
Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium ion

AC Adapter
Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Input current (maximum) 1.5 A / 1.6 A / 1.7 A / 2.3 A / 2.5 A
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output power 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W
NOTE: 130 W AC adapter is available for
Vostro 3750 only.

Output current
65 W
• 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse)
• 3.34 A (continuous)

90 W
• 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse)
• 4.62 A (continuous)

130 W 6.70 A (continuous)

Rated output voltage 19.5 +/– 1.0 VDC

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AC Adapter
Dimensions:
Height
65 W — 28.30 mm (1.11 inches)
90 W — 22.60 mm (0.88 inch)
130 W — 25.40 mm (1.00 inch)
Width
65 W — 137.20 mm (5.40 inches)
90 W — 147.00 mm (5.78 inches)
130 W — 154.70 mm (6.09 inches)
Depth
65 W — 57.80 mm (2.27 inches)
90 W — 70.00 mm (2.75 inches)
130 W — 76.20 mm (3.00 inches)
Temperature:
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Non Operating –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)

Physical
Vostro 3350
Height 27.30 mm to 29.80 mm (1.07 inches to 1.17
inches)
Width 329.20 mm (12.96 inches)
Depth 228.50 mm (9.00 inches)
Weight (minimum) 2.04 kg (4.50 lb)
Vostro 3450
Height 30.60 mm to 33.20 mm (1.20 inches to 1.31
inches)
Width 343.00 mm (13.50 inches)
Depth 245.80 mm (9.68 inches)
Weight (minimum) 2.28 kg (5.02 lb)

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Physical
Vostro 3550/3555
Height 30.40 mm to 34.80 mm (1.20 inches to 1.37
inches)
Width 375.40 mm (14.78 inches)
Depth 260.20 mm (10.24 inches)
Weight (minimum) 2.47 kg (5.45 lb)
Vostro 3750
Height 30.80 mm to 34.80 mm (1.21 inches to 1.37
inches)
Width 418.40 mm (16.47 inches)
Depth 286.70 mm (11.29 inches)
Weight (minimum) 3.00 kg (6.62 lb)

Environmental
Temperature:
Operating 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F)
Storage -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating 10 % to 90 % (noncondensing)
Storage 5 % to 95 % (noncondensing)
Airborne contaminant level G1 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04–1985

Finding More Information and Resources

See the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and the
regulatory compliance website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance for more
information on:

• Safety best practices

• Regulatory certification
• Ergonomics

See www.dell.com for additional information on:

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 • Warranty
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• End User License Agreement

Additional information on your product is available at support.dell.com/manuals.

Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.

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