Dell 0TD62 User Manual

Vostro 5501

Setup and specifications guide

Regulatory Model: P102F Regulatory Type: P102F001

May 2020 Rev. A00

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Contents

1 Set up your computer................................................................................................................... 5

2 Chassis overview..........................................................................................................................7

Display view............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Left view................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Right view...............................................................................................................................................................................8

Palmrest view.........................................................................................................................................................................9

Bottom view......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Keyboard shortcuts..............................................................................................................................................................10

3 System specifications................................................................................................................. 12

Processors.............................................................................................................................................................................12

Chipset...................................................................................................................................................................................13

Operating system................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Video...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Communications...................................................................................................................................................................16

Media-card reader................................................................................................................................................................16

Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Battery................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................18

Display....................................................................................................................................................................................18

Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

Touchpad gestures........................................................................................................................................................20

Fingerprint reader (optional)..............................................................................................................................................20

Security.................................................................................................................................................................................20

Security Software............................................................................................................................................................... 20

Computer environment.......................................................................................................................................................20

4 Software................................................................................................................................... 22

Downloading Windows drivers...........................................................................................................................................22

5 System setup.............................................................................................................................23

Boot menu............................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Navigation keys....................................................................................................................................................................23

Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................... 24

BIOS setup........................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................24

Boot configuration.........................................................................................................................................................25

Contents 3

Integrated Devices........................................................................................................................................................ 26

Storage............................................................................................................................................................................27

Display............................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Connection options........................................................................................................................................................27

Power management...................................................................................................................................................... 28

Security...........................................................................................................................................................................29

Password........................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Update and Recovery.................................................................................................................................................... 31

System management.................................................................................................................................................... 32

Keyboard.........................................................................................................................................................................33

Pre-boot behavior..........................................................................................................................................................34

Virtualization support.................................................................................................................................................... 34

Performance...................................................................................................................................................................35

System logs.................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Updating the BIOS in Windows ........................................................................................................................................ 36

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled..................................................................................................36

Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments.....................................................................................36

Flashing the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu............................................................................................ 36

System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................40

Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................... 40

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password........................................................................................40

6 Getting help............................................................................................................................... 41

Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Contents

1. Connect the power adapter, and press the power button.

Set up your computer

NOTE: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power-saving mode. Connect the power adapter and

press the power button to turn on the computer.

NOTE: After the initial turn on and setup of the computer, the computer can subsequently turn on just by opening

the display from a closed position.

2. Finish operating system setup.

For Ubuntu:

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu, see the knowledge base articles SLN151664 and SLN151748 at www.dell.com/support.

For Windows:Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, it is recommended 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.

3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended

Table 1. Locate Dell apps

Dell apps Details

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.

Set up your computer 5

Table 1. Locate Dell apps(continued)

Dell apps Details

Dell Product Registration

Dell Help & Support

Access help and support for your computer.

SupportAssist

Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software.

Dell Update

Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.

Dell Digital Delivery

Download software applications including software that is purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.

NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the

warranty expiry date in SupportAssist.

6 Set up your computer

Topics:

• Display view

• Left view

• Right view

• Palmrest view

• Bottom view

• Keyboard shortcuts

Display view

Chassis overview

1. Microphone

2. Camera shutter

3. Camera

4. Camera-status light

5. Microphone

6. Display

Chassis overview 7

Left view

1. Power connector port

2. Power LED

3. HDMI 1.4b port

4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port

5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with DisplayPort alt mode

Right view

1. microSD card reader

2. Headset/Microphone port

3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port

4. Network port

5. Wedge-shaped lock slot

Chassis overview

Palmrest view

Power button with optional fingerprint reader

2. Keyboard

3. Touchpad

Chassis overview

Bottom view

Speakers

2. Base cover

3. Service tag label

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.

Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts

Keys Description

Fn + Esc Toggle Fn-key lock

Fn + F1 Mute audio

Fn + F2 Decrease volume

Fn + F3 Increase volume

Fn + F4 Play/Pause

Fn + F5 Keyboard backlight

NOTE: Not applicable for non-backlight keyboard.

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Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts(continued)

Keys Description

Fn + F6 Decrease screen brightness

Fn + F7 Increase screen brightness

Fn + F8 External display

Fn + F10 Print Screen

Fn + F11 Home

Fn + F12 End

Fn + Right Ctrl Opens application menu

Chassis overview 11

System specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your

computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows

operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.

Topics:

• Processors

• Chipset

• Operating system

• Memory

• Storage

• Ports and connectors

• Audio

• Video

• Camera

• Communications

• Media-card reader

• Power adapter

• Battery

• Dimensions and weight

• Display

• Keyboard

• Touchpad

• Fingerprint reader (optional)

• Security

• Security Software

• Computer environment

Processors

Table 3. Processors

Description Values

Processors

Wattage

Core count

Thread count

Speed

Cache

Integrated graphics

10th Generation Intel Core i3-1005G1 Processors

15 W 15 W 15 W

2 4 4

4 8 8

Up to 3.4 GHz Up to 3.6 GHz Up to 3.9 GHz

4 MB 6 MB 8 MB

Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Plus Graphics

10th Generation Intel Core i5-1035G1 Processors

10th Generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processors

12 System specifications

Chipset

Table 4. Chipset

Description Values

Chipset

Processor

DRAM bus width

Flash EPROM

PCIe bus

Integrated

10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7

64-bit

16 MB + 8 MB

Up to Gen3

Operating system

• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

• Ubuntu 18.04

Memory

Table 5. Memory specifications

Description Values

Slots

Two-SODIMM slots

Type

Speed

Maximum memory

Minimum memory

Memory size per slot

Configurations supported

DDR4

3200 MHz

32 GB

4 GB

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB

• 4 GB, 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

• 8 GB, 2 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

• 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

• 12 GB, 1 x 8 GB + 1 x 4 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

• 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

• 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

• 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz

Storage

Your computer supports one of the following configurations:

• M.2 drive x1

• M.2 drive x2

The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers with two M.2 drives, the SSD-1 M.2 drive is the primary drive.

System specifications

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