Dell 8RN85 User Manual

Dell Vostro 5590

Setup and Specifications

Regulatory Model: P88F Regulatory Type: P88F001

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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the

problem.

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Rev. A00

Contents

1 Set up your Vostro 5590................................................................................................................4

2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...................................................................................... 6

3 Chassis overview..........................................................................................................................7

Display..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Right........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Left.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Base.........................................................................................................................................................................................8

Bottom.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

4 Specifications of Vostro 5590......................................................................................................10

Chipset.................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Processors............................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Operating system.................................................................................................................................................................10

Memory................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................... 11

Communications...................................................................................................................................................................12

Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

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

Intel Optane memory (optional)......................................................................................................................................... 13

Media-card reader................................................................................................................................................................14

Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Touchpad gestures........................................................................................................................................................ 15

Power adapter......................................................................................................................................................................15

Battery...................................................................................................................................................................................15

Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................16

Display....................................................................................................................................................................................16

Fingerprint reader (optional)...............................................................................................................................................17

Video...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Computer environment....................................................................................................................................................... 18

5 Getting help............................................................................................................................... 19

Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Contents 3

Set up your Vostro 5590

About this task

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Steps

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

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.

2. 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:

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

Resources Description

If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when

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.

4 Set up your Vostro 5590

Resources Description

SupportAssist

Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at

NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.

Dell Update

Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support.

Dell Digital Delivery

Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/

support.

4. Create recovery drive for Windows.

www.dell.com/support.

NOTE:

For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.

It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.

Set up your Vostro 5590 5

Create a USB recovery drive for Windows

Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.

Prerequisites

NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.

NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site

for latest instructions.

Steps

1. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.

2. In Windows search, type Recovery.

3. In the search results, click Create a recovery drive. The User Account Control window is displayed.

4. Click Yes to continue. The Recovery Drive window is displayed.

5. Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.

6. Select the USB flash drive and click Next. A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted.

7. Click Create.

8. Click Finish. For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

6 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows

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