Dell G5 15 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: Dell G5 5587 Regulatory Model: P72F Regulatory Type: P72F002
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Contents 1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................5 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 7 3 Dell Visor headset.......................................................................................................................................... 8 4 Views.................................
8 Dell docking station features........................................................................................................................24 9 Getting help and contacting Dell..................................................................................................................25 Self-help resources.......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Contacting Dell...............
1 Set up your computer 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 configuring the Ubuntu install, see the knowledge base article SLN151664 at www.dell.com/support.
Pro-actively 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. Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available.
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive. NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete. NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions. 1 Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 2 In Windows search, type Recovery.
3 Dell Visor headset The Dell Visor headset is a head-mounted device that enables you to experience an immersive Virtual Reality and Windows Mixed Reality when connected to your computer. NOTE: Dell Visor headset is supported on computers shipping with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design graphics card. For more information, see Dell Visor User’s Guide at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
4 Views Front 1 Left speaker Provides audio output. 2 Power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light Indicates the battery-charge status or the hard-drive activity. NOTE: Press Fn+H to toggle between the power and battery-status light, and hard-drive activity light. Hard-drive activity light Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status.
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. 2 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. 3 Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Base 1 Touchpad Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click. 2 Left-click area Press to left-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.
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.
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.
5 Specifications Computer model Dell G5 5587 System information Table 2. System information Processor 8th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 Chipset Intel HM370 Dimensions and weight Table 3. Dimensions and weight Height 25 mm (0.98 in) Width 389 mm (15.32 in) Depth 274.70 mm (10.81 in) Weight 2.70 kg (5.95 lbs) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Ports and connectors Table 5. Ports and connectors External: Network USB/Video Audio One RJ-45 port • • • One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports One Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) port/DisplayPort • • One HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K support) port One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port • One M.2 slot for solid-state drive (SATA or PCIe Gen 3 x4, NVMe) One M.2 slot for wireless/bluetooth combo card Table 6. Ports and connectors Internal: M.
Audio Table 9. Audio specifications Controller Realtek ALC3246-CG with Waves MaxxAudio Pro Speakers Two Speaker output • • Microphone Average: 2 W Peak: 2.5 W Digital-array microphones Storage Table 10. Storage specifications Type Interface Capacity One 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive (HDD) SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB One 2.5-inch Solid-State Hybrid Drive (SSHD) SATA AHCI, Up to 6 Gbps Up to 1 TB • • • • One M.
• Multimedia Card (MMC) • • Standard keyboard Backlit keyboard (optional) Keyboard Table 13. Keyboard specifications Type 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: For better gaming experience, the tactile indicator is available on the S key.
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 16. Power adapter specifications Type 130 W 180 W Dimensions (connector) 7.40 mm 7.40 mm Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz Input current (maximum) 1.80 A 2.34 A Output current (continuous) 6.70 A 9.23 A Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.
Height 5.90 mm (0.23 in) Weight (maximum) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) Voltage 15.20 VDC Charging time when the computer is off (approximate) 4 hours Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 20. Computer environment 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 (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) –15.
6 Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Table 21.
Keys Description Toggle Fn-key lock End Home Page down Page up 22 Keyboard shortcuts
7 Intel Optane memory Enabling Intel Optane memory 1 On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type Intel Rapid Storage Technology. 2 Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology window is displayed. 3 On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory. 4 On the warning screen, select a compatible fast drive, and then click Yes to continue enabling Intel Optane memory. 5 Click Intel Optane memory > Reboot to complete enabling your Intel Optane memory.
8 Dell docking station features This computer does not support all Dell docking station features. For information about docking station features, see the user's guide for your Dell docking station at Dell.com/support/manuals NOTE: For more information regarding the compatibility of your computer with a Dell docking station, check the Compatability tab of the Dell docking station at Dell.com. Docking station features that are not supported by your computer are as follows. Table 22.
9 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 23. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.
