Dell Inspiron 5493 Setup Guide and Specifications
Summary
Dell Inspiron 5493 Setup and Specifications guide with regulatory model P120G (Type P120G002). Provides setup instructions and hardware specifications for the Inspiron 5493 laptop. Includes views of right side, left side, and base panels with port descriptions. Revision A04 dated June 2020. Covers initial system configuration, peripheral connections, and component specifications. Standard Dell safety notice classifications (NOTE, CAUTION, WARNING) apply throughout the document.
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Inspiron 5493 Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P120G Regulatory Type: P120G002
June 2020 Rev. A04
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Inspiron 5493 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: P120G Regulatory Type: P120G002 June 2020 Rev. A04
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents 1 Set up your Inspiron 5493..............................................................................................................4 2 Views of Inspiron 5493...............................
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Set up your Inspiron 5493 NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. 1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button. NOTE: To ...
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps(continued) Resources Description Support Assist Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The Support Assist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots iss...
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Views of Inspiron 5493 1. SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. 2. USB 2.0 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 ...
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NOTE: This port is only present on computers that are ordered with a discrete graphics configuration. 4. HDMI port Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 5...
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Display 1. Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. 2. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. 3. Microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recordin...
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1. Left speaker 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 identif...
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Specifications of Inspiron 5493 Dimensions and weight Table 2. Dimensions and weight Description Values Height: 18 mm (0.71 in.) 21 mm (0.83 in.) Width 328.7 mm (12.94 in.) Depth 239.50 mm (9.43 in.) ...
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Table 4. Chipset(continued) Description Values DRAM bus width 64-bit Flash EPROM 16 MB + 8 MB PCIe bus Up to PCIe Gen3.0 External bus frequency Not supported Operating system Ubuntu Windows 10 Home (6...
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Table 6. External ports and connectors(continued) Description Values Audio One headset port Video One HDMI port. NOTE: The maximum resolution supported by this HDMI port is 1920x1080. Media card reade...
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Table 9. Wireless module specifications(continued) Description Values Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards Wi Fi 802.11b/g Wi Fi 802.11a...
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Table 11. Storage specifications Storage type Interface type Capacity 2.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 2 TB M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps Up to 512 GB Intel Optane ...
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Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update) Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 17 or higher Media-card reader Table 14. Media-card reader specifications Description Values Type...
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Table 16. Camera specifications(continued) Description Values Resolution: Still image 0.92 megapixel (HD) Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps Diagonal viewing angle 78.6 degrees Touchpad Table 17. Touchpa...
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Table 18. Power adapter specifications(continued) Description Values Operating 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 15...
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Table 20. Display specifications(continued) Description Values Panel technology In-Plane Switching (IPS) Luminance (typical) 220 nits Dimensions (active area): Height 174 mm (6.85 in.) Width 309.40 mm...
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Fingerprint reader (optional) Table 23. Fingerprint reader specifications Description Values Sensor technology Capacitive Sensor resolution 500 dpi Sensor area 4.06 mm x 3.25 mm Sensor pixel size 80 x...
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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 ...
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Table 25. List of keyboard shortcuts(continued) Function key Re-defined key (for multi-media Behavior control) The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary func...
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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 27. Self-help resources Self-help resources R...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 22 |
| File Size | 2.25 MB |
| Published | June 22, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find technical support for my Inspiron 5493?
You can visit www.dell.com/support for troubleshooting manuals, bios info, drivers, and software updates.
What kind of information is available at www.dell.com/?
It provides self-help resources, user manuals, operating system help (Windows or Linux), and ways to locate product specifications.
How can I find the service manual for my Inspiron 5493?
Go to Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals and identify your product by OS, using the drop-down menu, or entering your Service Tag number.