Inspiron 5505 Setup and Specifications
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
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WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Contents
Table Caption: This is a table of contents for a user manual of the Dell Inspiron 5505 laptop, outlining chapters on setup, component views, specifications, keyboard shortcuts, and support. The table provides page numbers for each section and subsection.
Set up your Inspiron 5505
- 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.
| Resources | Description |
|---|---|
| My 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. | |
| SupportAssist SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at www.dell.com/ serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs . |
Table Caption: This table lists two Dell applications, My Dell and SupportAssist, and describes their functionalities related to managing your Dell computer, including accessing support, receiving updates, and proactively identifying issues.
Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)
Table Caption: This table provides information on locating and utilizing Dell applications such as SupportAssist and Dell Update, detailing their functions and how to access further assistance.
1. microSD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the microSD-card. The computer supports the following card types:
- microSecure Digital (mSD)
- microSecure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)
- microSecure
