Dell G5 SE operation manual

Dell G5 SE

Setup and Specifications

Regulatory Model: P89F Regulatory Type: P89F004

April 2020 Rev. A00

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Contents

1 Set up your Dell G5 5505...............................................................................................................4

2 Views of Dell G5 5505...................................................................................................................6

Right........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Left.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Base......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Display..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

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

3 Specifications of Dell G5 5505..................................................................................................... 10

Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................10

Processor.............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Chipset................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Operating system..................................................................................................................................................................11

Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

External ports........................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Internal slots..........................................................................................................................................................................12

Ethernet.................................................................................................................................................................................12

Wireless module....................................................................................................................................................................12

Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery...................................................................................................................................................................................16

Display....................................................................................................................................................................................17

GPU—Integrated................................................................................................................................................................. 17

GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Operating and storage environment..................................................................................................................................18

4 Keyboard shortcuts.....................................................................................................................19

5 Getting help and contacting Dell..................................................................................................22

Contents 3

Set up your Dell G5 5505

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

1. 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.

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:

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

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

Proactively 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 www.dell.com/support.

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

4 Set up your Dell G5 5505

Table 1. Locate Dell apps(continued)

Resources Description

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.

Set up your Dell G5 5505 5

Views of Dell G5 5505

Right

1. SD-card slot

Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types:

• Secure Digital (SD)

• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)

• Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)

2. Headset port

Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

3. USB 2.0 ports (2)

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.

4. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

Left

1. Power-adapter port

Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.

2. Mini DisplayPort

Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

3. HDMI port

Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

5. Network port

Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.

6. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer rate of up to 10 Gbps.

Supports DisplayPort 1.4 and also enables you to connect an external display using a display adapter.

NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

6 Views of Dell G5 5505

Base

Left-click area

Press to left-click.

2. Touchpad

Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.

3. Right-click area

Press to right-click.

4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader

Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.

When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.

If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.

NOTE:

You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see

www.dell.com/support/manuals.

Me and My Dell

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