1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................5
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 8
Back panel......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Articulating stand .......................................................................................................................................................14
System information...........................................................................................................................................................17
Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................... 17
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................18
Power adapter..................................................................................................................................................................20
7 Getting help and contacting Dell.................................................................................................................. 24
: If you have purchased an articulating stand with your computer, it is pre-installed from the factory.
2 Set up the keyboard and mouse.
NOTE
: See the documentation that shipped with the keyboard and mouse.
3 Route the cable through the stand, then connect the power cable.
Pedestal stand
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4 Press the power button.
5 Finish operating system setup.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about conguring the Ubuntu install, see the
knowledge base article SLN151664 at www.dell.com/support.
For Windows:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
•Connect to a network for Windows updates.
: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
NOTE
•If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an oine account.
•On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
6 Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
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 www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical xes and latest device drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.
7 Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE
: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB ash drive with a minimum capacity
of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
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.
1 Connect the USB ash 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 les to the recovery drive and click Next.
6 Select the USB ash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB ash 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.
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Front
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1Retractable-camera assembly
Enables you to video-chat, capture photos, and record videos. This camera assembly can be retracted to protect your privacy.
2Left speaker
Provides audio output.
3Array microphones (4)
Provide digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
4Right speaker
Provides audio output.
5Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see
NOTE
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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Retractable-camera assembly
1Infrared emitter
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.
2Infrared camera
Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.
3Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
4Infrared emitter
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.
5Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
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1SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card.
2USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port
Connect to external storage devices. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
NOTE: This port does not support video/audio streaming.
3Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
4USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is
turned o.
NOTE: PowerShare functionality is disabled by default, enable this feature in the BIOS setup program.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned o or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the
computer to charge the device.
Right
1Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive.
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Back
1Back panel
Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices.
Back panel
1HDMI-in port (for computers shipped with discrete graphics)
Connect a gaming console, Blu-ray player, or other HDMI-out enabled devices.
2HDMI-out port (for computers shipped with discrete graphics)
Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
3HDMI-out port (for computers shipped with integrated graphics)
Connect a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4HDMI-in port (for computers shipped with integrated graphics)
Connect a gaming console, Blu-ray player, or other HDMI-out enabled devices.
5Network port
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Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
6USB 2.0 ports with Power On/Wake-up support (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. Wake the
computer from standby with the keyboard or mouse connected to this port.
7USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
8Audio-out port
Connect audio-output devices such as speakers, ampliers, and so on.
9Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
Bottom
1Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your
computer and access warranty information.
2Display Built-in Self Test button/Input-source selection button
Run the built-in self test for the display/Press to select the video-input source
For more information, see the Troubleshooting section in the Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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Tilt
Pedestal stand
Articulating stand
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Transform
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Accessing the retractable-camera assembly
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Computer model
Inspiron 24-5477
System information
Table 2. System information
Processor8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
ChipsetIntel H310
Dimensions and weight
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
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Specications
Height
Width
Depth
Weight without stand (maximum)
Weight without stand (minimum)
344 mm (13.54 in)
540.20 mm (21.27 in)
52.60 mm (2.07 in)
•Touchscreen: 5.56 kg (12.25 lb)
•Non-touchscreen: 5.85 kg (12.89 lb)
•Touchscreen: 5.52 kg (12.16 lb)
•Non-touchscreen: 5.52 kg (12.16 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on
the conguration ordered and the manufacturing
variability.
Stand
Table 4. Stand
DimensionsPedestalArticulating
Height
specications
320.10 mm (12.60 in)330.20 mm (13 in)
Width
Depth
234 mm (9.21 in)254.30 mm (10.01 in)
205.4 mm (8.09 in)253.85 mm (9.99 in)
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Operating system
•Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
•Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
•Ubuntu
Memory
Table 5. Memory specications
SlotsTwo SODIMM slots
Type
SpeedUp to 2666 MHz
Congurations supported:
Per memory module slot4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Total memory4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, and 32 GB
Intel Optane memory
DDR4
Intel Optane memory functions as a storage accelerator. It accelerates the system and any type of SATA-based storage media such as hard
drives and solid-state drives (SSDs).
NOTE
: Intel Optane memory is only supported on the computers that meet the following requirements:
•7 th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
•Windows 10 (64-bit) version or higher (Anniversary Update)
•Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9 or higher
Table 6. Intel Optane memory
InterfacePCIe Gen 3x2, NVMe
ConnectorM.2 2280
Congurations supported16 GB
NOTE: For more information about enabling or disabling the Intel Optane memory, see Enabling Intel Optane memory or Disabling
Intel Optane memory.
Ports and connectors
Table 7. Ports and connectors
External:
NetworkOne RJ-45 port
USB
specications
•Two USB 2.0 ports with Power on/Wake-up support
•Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
•One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
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External:
•One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port
Audio/Video
Table 8. Ports and connectors specications
Internal:
M.2 card
•One headset port
•One HDMI-in 1.4 port
•One HDMI-out 1.4 port
•Audio-out port
•One M.2 slot for solid-state drive
•One M.2 slot for Wireless and Bluetooth combo card
Communications
Table 9. Communication specications
Ethernet10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board
Wireless
•Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
•Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless
Table 10. Wireless
Transfer rate867 Mbps (maximum)
Frequency bands2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Encryption
•64-bit/128-bit WEP
•AES-CCMP
•TKIP
Audio
Table 11. Audio
ControllerRealtek ALC3289-CG with Waves MaxxAudio Pro
SpeakersTwo
Speaker output
MicrophoneDigital-array microphones
specications
•Average: 5 W
•Peak: 6 W
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Storage
Table 12. Storage specications
Storage typeInterface typeCapacity
One 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive (HDD)SATA 6 GbpsUp to 2 TB