Dell Inspiron 5505 Service manual
Inspiron 5505
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P102F
Regulatory Type: P102F004
June 2020
Rev. A00
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your Inspiron 5505................................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2: Views of Inspiron 5505.................................................................................................... |
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Right........................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Left.......................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Base......................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Display..................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Bottom.................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 3: Specifications of Inspiron 5505...................................................................................... |
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Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Processor.............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Chipset................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Operating system.................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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External ports....................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Internal slots.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Wireless module.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Media-card reader................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Battery................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Display.................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Fingerprint reader (optional)............................................................................................................................................... |
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GPU—Integrated................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Operating and storage environment.................................................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 4: Keyboard shortcuts....................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 5: Getting help and contacting Dell.................................................................................... |
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Contents 3
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Set up your Inspiron 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.
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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 Inspiron 5505 |
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Views of Inspiron 5505
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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 Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
2.USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
3.Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Left
1.Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
2.Power and battery-status light
Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer.
Solid white—Power adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Solid amber—Battery charge is low or critical.
Off—Battery is fully charged.
NOTE: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light is also used for system diagnostics. For more information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer’s Service Manual.
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.USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/DisplayPort
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
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Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 7.5 W power output that enables faster charging.
NOTE: The Dell Adapter USB-C to USB-A 3.0 is shipped with this computer. Use this adapter to connect legacy USB 3.0 accessories to USB (Type-C) ports on your computer.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
Base
1.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 Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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