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Dell G5 15 Setup and Specifications

Set up your computer

  1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.Image: Setting up your computer
    • 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.

    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 . Provides the list of Dell apps on your computer.
    Image: Dell Product Registration

    Dell Product Registration

    Register your computer with Dell.

    Image: Dell Help and Support

    Dell Help & Support

    Access help and support for your computer.

    Image: Support Assist

    SupportAssist

    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.
    Image: Dell Update

    Dell Update

    Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available.

    Image: Dell Digital Delivery

    Dell Digital Delivery

    Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed 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 .
  • NOTE: Ensure that you download the Dell Power Manager (DPM 3.0) from Dell.com/support before connecting a Dell docking station. For more information on setting up your Dell docking station, see the user's guide for your Dell docking station at Dell.com/support/manuals.
  • NOTE: Certain Dell docking station features are not supported with your product, and DPM 3.0 will alert you to this. For more information, see Dell docking station features.

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