Inspiron 5590

Setup and Specifications

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Rev. A00
 Contents

1 Set up your Inspiron 5590............................................................................................................. 4

2 Views of Inspiron 5590................................................................................................................. 6

Right........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Left.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Base......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Display..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3 Specifications of Inspiron 5590....................................................................................................10

Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................10
Processors............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Chipset.................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Operating system..................................................................................................................................................................11
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Ports and connectors........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Communications...................................................................................................................................................................12
Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Intel Optane memory (optional)......................................................................................................................................... 13
Media-card reader................................................................................................................................................................14
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Camera.................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Touchpad.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Touchpad gestures........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Battery...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Fingerprint reader (optional)...............................................................................................................................................18
Video...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Computer environment....................................................................................................................................................... 18

4 Keyboard shortcuts.....................................................................................................................19

5 Getting help and contacting Dell.................................................................................................. 21

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Set up your Inspiron 5590
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.

4 Set up your Inspiron 5590

Resources Description

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.

Table 2. Locate Dell apps in Windows 10 Home

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.

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.

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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Views of Inspiron 5590
Right

1. microSD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the microSD card. The computer supports the following card types:
• microSecure Digital (SD)
• microSecure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• microSecure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
2. Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
3. USB 2.0 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps.
4. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement 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. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/DisplayPort
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays.
Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 7.5 W power output that enables faster
charging.

NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

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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 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-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.

NOTE: The power-status light on the power button is available only on computers without the fingerprint reader.
Computers shipped with the fingerprint reader integrated on the power button will not have the power-status light
on the power button.

NOTE: To reset the battery, press and hold the power button for 25 seconds.

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Display

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.

Bottom

1. Left speaker
Provides audio output.

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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.

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Specifications of Inspiron 5590
Dimensions and weight
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front 17.72 mm (0.70 in.)

Rear 19.60 mm (0.77 in.)

Width 356.56 mm (14.04 in.)

Depth 237.10 mm (9.33 in.)

Weight (maximum) 1.80 kg (3.97 lb)

NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration
ordered and the manufacturing variability.

Processors
Table 4. Processors
Description Values
Processors 10th Generation Intel Core 10th Generation Intel Core 10th Generation Intel Core
i3-10110U i5-10210U i7-10510U

Wattage 15 W 15 W 15 W

Core count 2 4 4

Thread count 4 8 8

Speed Up to 4.1 GHz Up to 4.2 GHz Up to 4.9 GHz

Cache 4 MB 6 MB 8 MB

Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics

Chipset
Table 5. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Integrated in the processor

Processor 10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7

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Description Values
DRAM bus width 64-bit

Flash EPROM 24 MB

PCIe bus Up to Gen3.0

Operating system
• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Home in S Mode
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
• Ubuntu

Memory
Table 6. Memory specifications
Description Values
Slots One SODIMM slot

Type Dual-channel DDR4

Speed 2666 MHz

Maximum memory 20 GB

Minimum memory 4 GB

Memory size per slot 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB

Configurations supported • 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 connectors
External:
USB • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
• One USB 2.0 port
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/
DisplayPort

Audio One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port

Video One HDMI 1.4b port

Media card reader One microSD-card slot

Docking port N/A

Power adapter port 4.5 mm x 2.9 mm DC-in

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External:
Security One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
Table 8. Internal ports and connectors
Internal:
M.2 • One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
• One M.2 2230/2242/2280 slot for either a solid-state drive, an
Intel Optane memory, or an Intel Optane memory with solid-
state storage
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, see the knowledge base article
SLN301626.

Communications
Wireless module
Table 9. Wireless module specifications
Description Values
Model number Intel 9462NGW Intel 9560NGW

Transfer rate Up to 433 Mbps Up to 867 Mbps

Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz

Wireless standards • WiFi 802.11a/b/g • WiFi 802.11a/b/g

• Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) • Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
• Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) • Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)

Encryption • 64-bit/128-bit WEP • 64-bit/128-bit WEP

• AES-CCMP • AES-CCMP
• TKIP • TKIP

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5 (Windows 10 supports Bluetooth 5 (Windows 10 supports

Bluetooth 5 with the latest Windows Bluetooth 5 with the latest Windows
update) update)

Audio
Table 10. Audio specifications
Description Values
Controller Realtek ALC3204

Stereo conversion Supported

Internal interface High Definition Audio

External interface Universal audio jack

Speakers Two

Internal speaker amplifier Supported (audio codec built-in amplifier)

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Description Values
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls

Speaker output:
Average 2W

Peak 2.5 W

Subwoofer output Not supported

Microphone Dual-array microphones

Storage
Your computer supports one of the following configurations:
• One 2.5-inch hard drive
• One M.2 2230/2242/2280 solid-state drive
• One M.2 2280 Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage
• One 2.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 2230/2242/2280 solid-state drive
• One 2.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 2280 Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage
• One 2.5-inch hard drive and either one M.2 Intel Optane memory or one M.2 2280 Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage
The primary drive of your computer varies with the storage configuration. For computers:
• with an M.2 drive (either a solid-state drive or an Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage), the M.2 drive is the primary drive
• with a hard drive and an M.2 Intel Optane memory, the hard drive is the primary drive
Table 11. Storage specifications
Form factor Interface type Capacity

2.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI, up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB

M.2 2230/2242/2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3.0x2 NVMe, up to 16 Gbps Up to 1 TB

M.2 Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage Solid-state storage: PCIe Gen3.0x2 Up to 512 GB
NVMe, up to 16 Gbps

Intel Optane memory (optional)

Intel Optane technology utilizes 3D XPoint 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.
Your computer supports the following:
• Intel Optane memory
• Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage

Intel Optane memory

Intel Optane memory functions only as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator, enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive
storage. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 12. Intel Optane memory specifications
Description Values

Interface PCIe 3.0 x2

Connector M.2

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Description Values

Form factor 2230/2242/2280

Capacity 32 GB

NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:

• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors

• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher

Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage

Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling enhanced read/write
speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your
computer.
Table 13. Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage specifications
Description Values

Interface PCIe 3.0 x4

• One PCIe 3.0 x2 for Optane memory
• One PCIe 3.0 x2 for solid-state storage

Connector M.2

Form factor 2280

Capacity (Optane memory) Up to 32 GB
Capacity (solid-state storage) Up to 512 GB
NOTE: Intel Optane memory with solid-state storage is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:

• 9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors

• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher

Media-card reader
Table 14. Media-card reader specifications
Description Values
Type One microSD-card slot

Cards supported • Micro Secure Digital (mSD)

• Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)
• Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)

Keyboard
Table 15. Keyboard specifications
Description Values
Type • Standard keyboard
• Backlit keyboard (optional)

Layout QWERTY

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Description Values
Number of keys • United States and Canada: 101 keys
• United Kingdom: 102 keys
• Japan: 105 keys

Size X=18.7 mm key pitch

Y=18.05 mm 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 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.
See Keyboard shortcuts

Camera
Table 16. Camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One

Type HD RGB camera

Location Front

Sensor type CMOS sensor technology

Resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel

Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps

Diagonal viewing angle 74.9 degrees

Touchpad
Table 17. Touchpad specifications
Description Values
Resolution:
Horizontal 1229

Vertical 929

Dimensions:
Horizontal 105 mm (4.13 in.)

Vertical 80 mm (3.15 in.)

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Touchpad gestures
For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at
support.microsoft.com.

Power adapter
Table 18. 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

Input current (maximum) 1.30 A 1.60 A

Output current (continuous) 2.31 A 3.34 A

Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC

Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Battery
Table 19. Battery specifications
Description Values
Type 3-cell "smart" lithium-ion (42 WHr) 3-cell "smart" lithium-ion (51 WHr)
NOTE: Not applicable to computers
shipped with hard drive

Voltage 11.40 VDC 11.40 VDC

Weight (maximum) 0.20 kg (0.44 lb) 0.23 kg (0.51 lb)

Dimensions:
Height 90.73 mm (3.57 in.) 67.65 mm (2.66 in.)

Width 175.47 mm (6.91 in.) 241.25 mm (9.50 in.)

Depth 5.90 mm (0.23 in.) 7.05 mm (0.28 in.)

Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)

Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and Varies depending on operating conditions
can significantly reduce under certain power- and can significantly reduce under certain
intensive conditions. power-intensive conditions.

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Description Values
Charging time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is off) 3 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
application. For more information on application. For more information
the Dell Power Manager see, Me and on the Dell Power Manager see, Me
My Dell on https://www.dell.com/ and My Dell on https://
www.dell.com/

Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles 300 discharge/charge cycles

Coin-cell battery CR-2032 CR-2032

Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and Varies depending on operating conditions
can significantly reduce under certain power- and can significantly reduce under certain
intensive conditions. power-intensive conditions.

Display
Table 20. Display specifications
Description Values
Type Full High Definition (FHD) Full High Definition (FHD)

Panel technology Wide Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide Viewing Angle (WVA)

Luminance (typical) 220 nits 300 nits

Dimensions (Active area):

Height 344 mm (13.54 in.) 344 mm (13.54 in.)

Width 194 mm (7.64 in.) 194 mm (7.64 in.)

Diagonal 395 mm (15.55 in.) 395 mm (15.55 in.)

Native resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080

Megapixels 2 2

Color gamut NTSC 45% (typical) NTSC 72% (typical)

Pixels per inch (PPI) 142 142

Contrast ratio (min) 700:1 (typical) 700:1 (typical)

Response time (max) 35 ms 35 ms

Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz

Horizontal view angle 80/80 80/80

Vertical view angle 80/80 80/80

Pixel pitch 0.18 mm 0.18 mm

Power consumption (maximum) 4.2 W 6.2 W

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 Description Values
Anti-glare vs glossy finish Anti-glare Anti-glare

Touch options No No

Fingerprint reader (optional)

Table 21. Fingerprint reader specifications
Description Values
Sensor technology Capacitive

Sensor resolution 500 dpi

Sensor area 5.5 mm x 4.5 mm

Sensor pixel size 108 x 88

Video
Table 22. Video specifications
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 23. Video specifications
Integrated graphics
Controller External display support Memory size Processor

Intel UHD Graphics One HDMI 1.4b port Shared system memory 10th Generation Intel
Core i3/i5/i7

Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 24. 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 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)

Vibration (maximum)* 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 user environment.

† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts
remain the same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary
functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press
shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you press
Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the
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 software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled by pressing
Fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing Fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by
pressing Fn + F1.
NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in
BIOS setup program.
Table 25. List of keyboard shortcuts
Function key Redefined key (for multimedia control) Behavior

Mute audio

Decrease volume

Increase volume

Play/Pause

Toggle keyboard backlight (optional)

NOTE: Non-backlight keyboards
have F10 function key without the
backlight icon and does not support
toggle keyboard backlight function.

Decrease brightness

Increase brightness

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Function key Redefined key (for multimedia control) Behavior

Switch to external display

Print Screen

Home

End

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 26. List of keyboard shortcuts
Function key Behavior

Pause/Break

Toggle scroll lock

System request

Open application menu

Toggle Fn-key lock

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Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Table 27. Self-help resources
Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com
Tips

Dell Help & Support app

NOTE: Availability varies by country.

My Dell app
NOTE: Availability varies by country.

Accessing help In Windows search, type Help & Support, and press Enter.
NOTE: Availability varies by country.

Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
NOTE: Availability varies by country.

Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows

Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, www.dell.com/support
product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on.
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns. 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: See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
• Product specifications To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify
• Operating system your product through one of the following:
• Setting up and using your product • Select Detect Product.
• Data backup • Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics Products.
• Factory and system restore • Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search
• BIOS information bar.

Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.

NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice,
packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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