Inspiron 15 5505 Laptop Users Guide en Us
Inspiron 15 5505 Laptop Users Guide en Us
Inspiron 15 5505 Laptop Users Guide en Us
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Contents
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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.
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.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
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
SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your
computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses
performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware
failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at www.dell.com/
serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs.
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 000149088 at
www.dell.com/support.
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)
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 are also used for diagnostics. For more
information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer’s Service Manual.
3. HDMI port
Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
Top
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 fingers 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.
1. Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording 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 recording and voice calls.
1. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2. Right speaker
Provides 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 warranty information.
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 5505.
Table 3. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three
Processor type AMD Ryzen 3 4300U AMD Ryzen 5 4500U AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
Processor wattage 15 W 15 W 15 W
Processor cache 4 MB 8 MB 8 MB
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Table 4. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Integrated in the processor
Flash EPROM 16 MB
Operating system
Your Inspiron 5505 supports the following operating systems:
● Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
● Windows 11 Home National Academic, 64-bit
● Windows 11 Home in S-mode, 64-bit
● Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
● Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
● Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
● Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
● Windows 10 Home in S-mode, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 5505.
External ports
The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 5505.
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 5505.
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Inspiron 5505.
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 5505.
Speaker output:
Average speaker output 2W
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 5505.
Your Inspiron 5505 supports one of the following storage configurations:
● One solid-state drive (M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 )
● A combination of two M.2 solid-state drives of the following form factors 2230/2280
The primary drive of your Inspiron 5505 varies with the storage configuration. For computers with an M.2 solid-state drive, the
M.2 solid-state drive is the primary drive.
NOTE: If there is only one solid-state drive in the configuration you ordered, you can install another solid-state drive in the
other M.2 slot. However, you may need a solid-state drive bracket (sold separately; please contact Dell support) to install
the additional solid-state drive.
Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 5505.
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card
installed in your computer.
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 5505.
Keyboard shortcuts 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 Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary
functions, press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior
in BIOS setup program.
For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts.
Camera resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 5505.
Vertical 1080
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal 115 mm (4.53 in.)
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 5505.
Connector dimensions:
External diameter 4.50 mm 4.50 mm
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 5505.
Battery dimensions:
Height 184.10 mm (7.25 in.) 239.10 mm (9.41 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Battery operating time Varies depending on operating conditions Varies depending on operating
and can significantly reduce under certain conditions and can significantly
power-intensive conditions. reduce under certain power-intensive
conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is off) 4 hours (when the computer is off)
NOTE: Control the charging time, NOTE: Control the charging time,
duration, start and end time, and so duration, start and end time, and so
on using the Dell Power Manager on using the Dell Power Manager
Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 5505.
Display-panel technology Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions
(active area):
Height 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) 193.60 mm (7.62 in.) 193.60 mm (7.62 in.)
Width 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) 344.20 mm (13.55 in.) 344.20 mm (13.55 in.)
Diagonal 394.90 mm (15.55 in.) 394.90 mm (15.55 in.) 394.90 mm (15.55 in.)
Megapixels 2 2 2
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 5505.
AMD Radeon Graphics ● HDMI 1.4b port Shared system memory AMD Ryzen 3/5/7
● One USB 3.2 Gen 1
(Type-C) port with Power
Delivery/DisplayPort
Altitude range -15.2 m to 3,048 m (-49.87 ft to 10,000 -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-49.87 ft to 35,000
ft) ft)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
F6 fn + F6 Decrease brightness
F7 fn + F7 Increase brightness
F8 fn + F8 Switch to external display
F10 fn + F10 Print screen
F11 fn + F11 Home
F12 fn + F12 End
The fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Keyboard shortcuts 19
Table 22. List of keyboard shortcuts (continued)
Function key Behavior
fn + R System request
fn + ctrl Open application menu
fn + esc Toggle fn-key lock
fn + spacebar Emoji
fn + T Turn on/off Ultra
performance mode
fn + pg up Page up
fn + pg dn Page down
20 Keyboard shortcuts
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