Contents Chapter 1: Set up your computer....................5 Chapter 2: Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..............7 Chapter 3: Chassis overview......................8 Display view...................................8 Left view....................................9 Right view....................................9 Palmrest view..................................10 Bottom view..................................11 Keyboard shortcuts................................11 Chapter 4: Technical specifications..................... 13 Processors...................................
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Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled....................35 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive..................36 System and setup password............................36 Assigning a system setup password........................37 Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................. 37 Chapter 7: Getting help....................... 38 Contacting Dell...................................38 Contents...
To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. 2. Finish Windows system 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.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued) Dell apps Details SupportAssist Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warranty expiry date in SupportAssist. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and important device drivers as they become available.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash 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. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
8. LED activity light Left view 1. DC-in port 2. USB 3.2 Gen2 (USB Type-C) port with DisplayPort/Power Delivery/Thunderbolt (optional) 3. USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A port 4. Air vent 5. Smart card reader (optional) Right view 1. Micro SD card slot 2.
Bottom view 1. Air vent 2. Service tag location 3. Speakers Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key)
Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer. Topics: •...
Chipset Table 4. Chipset Description Values Chipset Intel Processor Comet lake DRAM bus width Two channels, 64 bits-bit Flash EPROM ● 32 MB for vPro configuration ● 24 MB for Non-vPro configuration PCIe bus Up to Gen 3 Operating system ●...
Table 6. Storage specifications Form factor Interface type Capacity One 2.5 in. hard drive SATA, 5400/7200 RPM Upto 1 TB One M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps Upto 512 GB One M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps Upto 1 TB Ports and connectors...
Keyboard Table 16. Keyboard specifications Description Values Type ● Single pointing non-backlit ● Dual pointing backlit Layout QWERTY Number of keys ● United States and Canada: 81 keys ● United Kingdom: 82 keys ● Japan: 85 keys Size X=19.05 mm key pitch Y=19.05 mm key pitch Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them.
Table 18. Power adapter specifications (continued) Description Values Output current 3.34 A 4.62 A 3.25 A 4.5 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC 20 VDC/15 VDC/9 20 VDC/15 VDC/9 VDC/5 VDC VDC/5 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 0°C to 40°C (32°F to...
Dimensions and weight The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Latitude 5510. Table 20. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: Front height 20.98 mm (0.83 in.) Rear height 22.42 mm (0.88 in.)
Standard Security Software Table 25. Security Software specifications Specifications Dell Client Command Suite Optional Dell Data Security and Management Software Dell Client Command Suite Dell BIOS Verification Optional Dell Endpoint Security and Management Software VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard VMware Carbon Black Endpoint Standard + Secureworks Threat Detection and Response...
Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 26. Computer environment Description Operating Storage Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum) 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS...
Downloading Windows drivers Steps 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Go to Dell.com/support. 3. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your notebook, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your notebook model.
Boot menu Press <F12> when the Dell logo appears to initiate a one-time boot menu with a list of the valid boot devices for the system. Diagnostics and BIOS Setup options are also included in this menu. The devices listed on the boot menu depend on the bootable devices in the system.
Boot sequence enables you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can: ● Access System Setup by pressing F2 key ●...
Table 27. General (continued) Option Description ● Always, Except Internal HDD—Default ● Always, Except Internal HDD&PXE ● Always ● Never Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect immediately. System information Table 28.
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Table 28. System Configuration (continued) Option Description ● Enable Microphone ● Enable Internal Speaker Both the options are selected by default. Keyboard Illumination This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination feature. The keyboard brightness level can be set from 0% to 100%. The options are: ●...
Video Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source—On Battery and On AC. The LCD brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It can be set using the slider. NOTE: The video setting is visible only when a video card is installed into the system.
Table 29. Security (continued) Option Description Absolute This field lets you Enable, Disable or Permanently Disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software. ● Enabled - This option is selected by default. ● Disabled ●...
Intel Software Guard Extensions Table 31. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information in the context of the main OS. Click one of the following options: ●...
● Adaptive—enabled by default Configuration ● Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. ● ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter time using Dell’s fast charging technology. ● Primarily AC use ● Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.
Option Description NOTE: All charging mode may not be available for all the batteries. To enable this option, disable the Advanced Battery Charge Configuration option. POST behavior Option Description Adapter Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power Warnings adapters.
Virtualization support Option Description Virtualization This field specifies whether a virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the conditional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology. Enable Intel Virtualization Technology—enabled by default. VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel®...
If the recovery key is not known, this can result in data loss or an unnecessary operating system reinstall. For more information about this subject, see Knowledge Article: Updating the BIOS on Dell Systems With BitLocker Enabled System setup...
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. 4. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. 5. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and click Enter.
NOTE: System and setup password feature is disabled. Assigning a system setup password Prerequisites You can assign a new System or Admin Password only when the status is in Not Set. About this task To enter the system setup, press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot. Steps 1.
About this task Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Steps 1.
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