DELL 3542-3217

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DELL 3542

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Product overview

DELL 3542-3217 is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"); processor family: Intel® Pentium®; internal memory: 4 GB; total storage capacity: 500 GB. This entry covers manufacturer code 3542-3217. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.

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Specifications

Manufacturer code: 3542-3217. Icecat product 24477608 · Checked 16 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.

Key specifications

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DELL 3542 — key specifications
Screen size39.6 cm (15.6")
Screen resolution1366 x 768 pixels
Processor familyIntel® Pentium®
Processor model3558U
Memory (RAM)4 GB
Total storage capacity500 GB
Storage mediaHDD
Operating system installedWindows 8.1 Pro
Weight2.5 kg

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Audio & listening7 details
DELL 3542 — Audio & listening
Audio systemMaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakers2
Speakers manufacturerWaves
Speaker power2 W
Built-in microphoneYes
Microphone inNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Yes
Display2 details
DELL 3542 — Display
TouchscreenNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNo
Processor, memory & storage39 details
DELL 3542 — Processor, memory & storage
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor cores2
Processor threads2
Processor frequency1.7 GHz
Processor cache2 MB
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameHaswell
ECC supported by processorNo
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)8 GB
HDD capacity500 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"
Card reader integratedYes
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)No
Intel® Smart CacheYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Processor codeSR1E8
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYes
Processor ARK ID78945
Conflict-Free processorYes
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%
Camera, image & video8 details
DELL 3542 — Camera, image & video
Front cameraYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.92 MP
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speed30 fps
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Yes
Connections & wireless20 details
DELL 3542 — Connections & wireless
HDD interfaceSATA III
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version4.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
HDMI ports1
HDMI version1.4a
DVI portNo
S/PDIF out portNo
Combo headphone/mic portYes
Docking connectorNo
Total number of SATA connectors2
Number of SATA III connectors2
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)No
DC-in jackYes
Power & battery11 details
DELL 3542 — Power & battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells4
Battery capacity40 Wh
Battery voltage14.8 V
Battery recharge time4 h
AC adapter power65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.34 A
AC adapter output voltage19.5 V
AC adapter includedYes
Controls & features6 details
DELL 3542 — Controls & features
SmartCard slotNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version0.00
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Design & dimensions10 details
DELL 3542 — Design & dimensions
Product typeLaptop
Product colourBlack
Form factorClamshell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W
Memory form factorSO-DIMM
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.00
Width381.4 mm
Depth267.6 mm
Height26.6 mm
Software & compatibility3 details
DELL 3542 — Software & compatibility
Operating system architecture64-bit
Trial softwareMicrosoft Office
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Further product details62 details
DELL 3542 — Further product details
LED backlightYes
Native aspect ratio16:9
Pixel pitch0.252 x 0.252 mm
System bus rate5 GT/s
Bus typeDMI2
FSB ParityNo
SteppingD0
Tjunction100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes10
PCI Express slots version2.0
PCI Express configurations4x1, 1x4
Number of HDDs installed1
Optical drive typeDVD±RW
ExpressCard slotNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNo
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Numeric keypadYes
Windows keysYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-x
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNo
Intel® Insider™No
Intel Flex Memory AccessNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNo
Intel® Secure KeyYes
Intel TSX-NINo
Intel® OS GuardNo
Intel 64Yes
Execute Disable BitYes
Idle StatesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
CPU configuration (max)1
Embedded options availableNo
UARTYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version0.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.5
Intel TSX-NI version0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNo
Cable lock slotYes
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%
Operating altitude-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shock110 G
Non-operating shock160 G
Operating vibration0.66 G
Non-operating vibration1.30 G
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Power cord includedYes
Intel segment taggingHome office
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
DELL 3542 — Packaging & supplied accessories
ManualYes

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