Dell Latitude 5500 Setup and Specifications

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.

   
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.
   • 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 appsProvides the list of Dell apps on your computer.

   Dell apps	Details
   	Dell Product Registration Register your computer with Dell.
   	Dell Help & Support Access help and support for your computer.
   	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.
   	Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications including software that is purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.

4. Create recovery drive for Windows.
   NOTE It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
   For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.