Contents 1 Set up your Inspiron 5488..........................4 2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................... 6 3 Views of Inspiron 5488...........................7 Right.....................................7 Left.......................................7 Base..................................... 8 Display....................................9 Bottom....................................9 4 Specifications of Inspiron 5488........................11 Computer model................................11 Dimensions and weight..............................11 Processors..................................11...
Finish operating system setup. For Ubuntu: Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setup. 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.
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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. Set up your Inspiron 5488...
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. Click Create. Click Finish. For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals. Create a USB recovery drive for Windows...
Views of Inspiron 5488 Right SD-card slot Reads from and writes to the SD card. USB 2.0 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. Network port Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
Place your finger on the power button to log-in with the fingerprint reader. NOTE: Before using the fingerprint reader, configure it in Windows to recognize your fingerprint as a passcode and enable access. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/windows. Me and My Dell at NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows.
Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. Right microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. Bottom Left speaker Views of Inspiron 5488...
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Provides audio output. Service Tag label The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. Right speaker Provides audio output. Views of Inspiron 5488...
Specifications of Inspiron 5488 Computer model Inspiron 5488 Dimensions and weight Table 2. Dimensions and weight Height: Front 18.77 mm (0.74 in.) Rear 19.10 mm (0.75 in.) Width 324.3 mm (12.77 in.) Depth 232 mm (9.13 in.) Weight (maximum) 1.63 kg (3.60 lb)
Standard SD card • MicroSD via transfer card Micro subscriber identity module (uSIM) card Not supported Docking port Not supported Express card Not supported Power adapter port 4.5 mm Smart card reader Not supported Security Noble lock Specifications of Inspiron 5488...
16 GB DDR4 (2 x 8 GB) • 16 GB DDR4 (1 x 16 GB) • 32 GB DDR4 (2 x 16 GB) Communications Ethernet Table 7. Ethernet specifications Model number Ethernet controller integrated in the system board Transfer rate 10/100 Mbps Specifications of Inspiron 5488...
Digital microphone input on camera module • Headset combo jack (stereo headphones/microphone-in) Speakers Internal speaker amplifier Integrated in ALC3204 (Class-D 2W) External volume controls Media-control shortcut keys Speaker output: Average Peak 2.5 W Subwoofer output Not supported Specifications of Inspiron 5488...
CMOS sensor technology Resolution: Camera: Still image 1280 x 720 (HD) Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps Infrared camera: Still image Not supported Video Not supported Diagonal viewing angle: Camera 74.9 degrees Infrared camera Not supported Specifications of Inspiron 5488...
3.34 A Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC Temperature range: 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 158°F) Specifications of Inspiron 5488...
4 hours (when the computer is off) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manger application. For more information on the Dell Power Manger see, and My Dell on https://www.dell.com/...
Memory type Nvidia GeForce MX150 One HDMI port 2 GB GDDR5 Table 21. Integrated graphics specifications The following table provides the detailed integrated graphics specifications of Inspiron 5488. Controller External display support Memory size Memory type Intel UHD Graphics 620...
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. ‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position. Specifications of Inspiron 5488...
Keyboard shortcuts NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations. Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display...
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Keys Description Toggle between battery-status light and hard-drive activity light NOTE: Hard-drive activity light is supported only on computers shipped with a hard drive. Keyboard shortcuts...
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 24. Self-help resources Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.