Dell G5 5590 Setup and Specifications

Set up your Dell G5 5590

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 appsProvides the list of Dell apps on Dell G5 5590.

   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.
   	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.
   	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.

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.