background image

Set up your Inspiron 5490

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: 

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 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, 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 in Windows 10 Home in S Mode

Resources

Description

Dell Product Registration

Register your computer with Dell.

Dell Help & Support

Access help and support for your computer.

1

4

Set up your Inspiron 5490

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 5490

Page 1: ...Inspiron 5490 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model P116G Regulatory Type P116G001...

Page 2: ...ge 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 2018 2019 Dell Inc or its subsidiaries All ri...

Page 3: ...stem 11 Memory 11 Ports and connectors 11 Communications 12 Audio 12 Storage 13 Intel Optane memory with solid state storage optional 13 Media card reader 14 Keyboard 14 Camera 14 Touchpad 15 Touchpad...

Page 4: ...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 NOTE If connecting to a secured wirel...

Page 5: ...updates if available 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 articl...

Page 6: ...t of your computer Left 1 Power adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer 2 HDMI port Connect to a TV or another HDMI in enabled device Provides video and audio output 3 U...

Page 7: ...and hold the power button for 10 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 butt...

Page 8: ...g and voice calls 2 Camera Enables you to video chat capture photos and record videos 3 Camera status light Turns on when the camera is in use 4 Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio...

Page 9: ...ovides audio output 3 Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warran...

Page 10: ...able 4 Processors Description Values Processors 10th Generation Intel Core i3 10110U 10th Generation Intel Core i5 10210U 10th Generation Intel Core i7 10510U Wattage 15 W 15 W 15 W Core count 2 4 4 T...

Page 11: ...4 GB 4 GB on board 8 GB 4 GB on board 1 x 4 GB in SODIMM slot 12 GB 4 GB on board 1 x 8 GB in SODIMM slot 20 GB 4 GB on board 1 x 16 GB in SODIMM slot Ports and connectors Table 7 External ports and...

Page 12: ...Wireless standards WiFi 802 11a b g Wi Fi 4 WiFi 802 11n Wi Fi 5 WiFi 802 11ac WiFi 802 11a b g Wi Fi 4 WiFi 802 11n Wi Fi 5 WiFi 802 11ac Encryption 64 bit 128 bit WEP AES CCMP TKIP 64 bit 128 bit W...

Page 13: ...int memory technology and functions as a non volatile storage cache accelerator and or storage device depending on the Intel Optane memory installed in your computer Intel Optane memory with solid sta...

Page 14: ...key pitch Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions To type the alternate character press...

Page 15: ...Power adapter specifications Description Values Type 45 W 65 W Diameter connector 4 5 mm x 2 9 mm 4 5 mm x 2 9 mm Input voltage 100 VAC 240 VAC 100 VAC 240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz...

Page 16: ...Manager application For more information on the Dell Power Manager see Me and My Dell on https www dell com Life span approximate 300 discharge charge cycles Coin cell battery CR 2032 Operating time V...

Page 17: ...cifications Discrete graphics Controller External display support Memory size Memory Type NVIDIA GeForce MX230 One HDMI 1 4b port 2 GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce MX250 One HDMI 1 4b port 2 GB GDDR5 Table 22...

Page 18: ...0 66 GRMS 1 30 GRMS Shock maximum 110 G 160 G Altitude maximum 15 2 m to 3048 m 4 64 ft to 5518 4 ft 15 2 m to 10668 m 4 64 ft to 19234 4 ft Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates...

Page 19: ...e key Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon For example pressing F1 mutes the audio refer to the table below However if the function keys F1 F12 are needed for specific sof...

Page 20: ...Print Screen Home End The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions Table 25 List of keyboard shortcuts Function key Behavior Pause Break Toggle scrol...

Page 21: ...oncerns 1 Go to www dell com support 2 Type the subject or keyword in the Search box 3 Click Search to retrieve the related articles Learn and know the following information about your product Product...

Reviews: