Dell Latitude 5500 Setup Guide and Specifications Document - User's Manual & Technical Details
Summary
Setup and specifications guide for the Dell Latitude 5500 laptop. Covers initial setup, USB recovery drive creation, chassis overview with component identification, and detailed specs for Intel 8th Gen Core processors, DDR4 memory, HDD/SSD/M.2 storage, 14-inch display options, camera, audio, wireless, ports, and power adapter. Also covers keyboard shortcuts, TouchPad, BIOS setup, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. For business professionals and IT administrators deploying Latitude 5500 laptops.
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Dell Latitude 5500 Setup and specifications guide
Regulatory Model: P80F Regulatory Type: P80F001
June 2020 Rev. A02
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Dell Latitude 5500 Setup and specifications guide Regulatory Model: P80F Regulatory Type: P80F001 June 2020 Rev. A02
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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 computer................................................................................................................... 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...............
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6 System setup.............................................................................................................................27 Boot menu....................................................
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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-...
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps(continued) Dell apps Details Support Assist Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. NOTE: Renew or upgrade your warranty by clicking the warra...
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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 c...
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Chassis overview Topics: Display view Left view Right view Palmrest view Bottom view Keyboard shortcuts Display view 1. Array microphone 2. Safe View shutter 3. Camera 4. Camera status light 5. Array ...
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Left view 1. Power connector port 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 (USB Type-C) port with Display Port/Thunderbolt (optional) 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 4. Smart card reader (optional) Right view 1. micro SD card reader 2. Hea...
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Palmrest view 1. Power button with optional fingerprint 2. Keyboard 3. Fingerprint reader (optional) 4. Touchpad 5. Trackstick (optional) Chassis overview
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Bottom view 1. Thermal vent 2. Service tag label 3. Speakers Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for shortcuts ...
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Table 2. List of keyboard shortcuts(continued) Keys Primary behavior Secondary behavior (Fn + Key) Fn + F6 F6 behavior Decrease brightness Fn + F7 F7 behavior Increase brightness Fn + F8 F8 behavior S...
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Technical specifications System information Table 3. System information Feature Specifications Integrated in the processor Chipset 64-bit DRAM bus width 32 MB FLASH EPROM Up to Gen3 PCIe bus Up to 8 G...
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Table 5. Memory specifications(continued) Feature Specifications 32 GB Maximum memory configuration 2 x So DIMM slots Number of slots 16 GB Maximum memory supported per slot Memory options 4 GB (1 x 4...
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Table 8. Media-card reader specifications Feature Specifications Micro SD Card Audio Table 9. Audio specifications Feature Specifications Controller Realtek ALC3204 with Waves Maxx Audio Pro Stereo co...
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Table 10. Video card specifications(continued) Controller Type CPU Graphics Capacity External display Maximum Dependency memory type support resolution AMD Radeon Discrete NA GDDR5 2 GB N/A N/A 540X C...
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Wireless Table 14. Wireless specifications Specifications Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 9560 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0 Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Adapter + Bluetooth 4.2 In...
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Table 16. Display specifications(continued) Feature Specifications Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 141 (optional) Contrast ratio 500:1 (Typ.) 700:1 (Typ.) (optional) Luminance/Brightness (typical) 220 Nits 300 ...
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Table 18. Touchpad specifications(continued) Feature Specifications NOTE: For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at support.micro...
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Table 21. Battery(continued) Feature Specifications Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles 300 discharge/charge cycles 300 discharge/charge cycles (standard pack) 1000 discharge/charge cycles (LCL pack...
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Table 22. Power adapter specifications(continued) Feature Specifications 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Temperature range (Operating) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) -40°C to 7...
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Security Table 26. Security Feature Specifications Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Integrated on the system board Firmware TPM Optional Windows Hello Support Yes, optional fingerprint on power butto...
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Table 27. Contacted smartcard reader(continued) Title Description Dell Control Vault 3 Smartcard reader CCID driver compliance Common driver support for Integrated Yes Circuit Card Interface Device fo...
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Table 28. Contactless smartcard reader(continued) Title Description Dell Control Vault 3 Contactless Smartcard reader with NFC Windows Certified Device certified by Microsoft WHCK Yes Dell Control Vau...
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Table 30. Security Software specifications(continued) Specifications RSA Net Witness Endpoint RSA Secur ID Access VMware Workspace ONE Absolute Endpoint Visibility and Control Technical specifications
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Software This chapter details the supported operating systems along with instructions on how to install the drivers. Topics: Downloading drivers Downloading drivers 1. Turn on the notebook. 2. Go to D...
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System setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Before you change BIO...
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Keys Navigation Tab Moves to the next focus area. Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved...
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Table 31. General (continued) Option Description Never Date/Time Allows you to set the date and time settings. Changes to the system date and time take effect immediately. System information Table 32....
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Table 32. System Configuration (continued) Option Description Both the options are selected by default. Keyboard Illumination This field lets you choose the operating mode of the keyboard illumination...
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Video Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source—On Battery and On AC. The LCD brightness is independent for battery and AC adapter. It...
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Table 33. Security(continued) Option Description Enabled - This option is selected by default. Disabled Permanently Disabled OROM Keyboard Access This option determines whether users are able to enter...
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Intel Software Guard Extensions Table 35. Intel Software Guard Extensions Option Description Intel SGX Enable This field specifies you to provide a secured environment for running code/storing sensiti...
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Power management Option Description AC Behavior Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically when an AC adapter is connected. Default setting: Wake on AC is not selected....
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POST behavior Option Description Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the system setup (BIOS) warning messages when you use certain power adapters. Default setting: Enable Adapter Warnings...
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Option Description VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization technology for direct I...
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Updating the BIOS in Windows It is recommended to update your BIOS (System Setup), when you replace the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer battery is ful...
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Figure 1. DOS BIOS Update Screen System and setup password Table 37. System and setup password Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup pa...
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The computer reboots. Deleting or changing an existing system setup password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System...
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Getting help Topics: Contacting Dell Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell prod...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 1.09 MB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access System Setup?
Press F2 immediately after a power-on or reboot.
How do I delete an existing password?
Ensure Password Status is Unlocked, select the password, and press Enter or Tab.
How do I save changes in System Setup?
Press Esc, then press Y to save and exit.
Where can I find Dell support contact info?
Go to Dell.com/support and verify your region in the dropdown list.