SLN151664 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.
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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.
Views of Inspiron 5490 Topics: • Right • Left • Base • Display • Bottom 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) •...
If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in. Me and My Dell at NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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 Views of Inspiron 5490...
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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. Views of Inspiron 5490...
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) • Ubuntu Memory Table 6. Memory specifications Description Values Slots One SODIMM slot NOTE: The computer supports 4 GB on-board memory in some regions only. Type Dual-channel DDR4 Speed 2666 MHz Specifications of Inspiron 5490...
One M.2 2230/2242/2280 slot for either a solid-state drive 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. Specifications of Inspiron 5490...
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 13. Media-card reader specifications Description Values Type One microSD-card slot Cards supported • Micro Secure Digital (mSD) Specifications of Inspiron 5490...
Table 15. Camera specifications Description Values Number of cameras 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 Specifications of Inspiron 5490...
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 18. Battery specifications Description Values Type 3-cell "smart" lithium-ion (51 WHr) Voltage 11.40 VDC Specifications of Inspiron 5490...
3 hours (when the computer is off) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Me and My Dell on Manager see, https://www.dell.com/...
Table 22. Video specifications Integrated graphics Controller External display support Memory size Processor Intel UHD Graphics One HDMI 1.4b port Shared system memory Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Specifications of Inspiron 5490...
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-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. Specifications of Inspiron 5490...
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.
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Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts (continued) Function key Redefined key (for multimedia control) Behavior Switch to external display Print Screen Home 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...
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 26. 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.
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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. Getting help and contacting Dell...