Dell Latitude 5510 Laptop System Guide
Summary: This article is a list of all the articles that you would ever need for the use of a Latitude 5510 laptop as it ships from Dell.
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Dell Latitude 5510 Laptop System Guide: Contains Links to How-To Guides and Useful Information About Your System.
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Expand Each Section Below for Information About Using Your Dell Latitude 5510 Notebook.
Getting to know your computer:
A link to the System Manual can be found here:
This section provides links to information about locations of connectors and ports, figures of your system, and helps you to get started with your system.
- Dell Latitude 5510 Notebook Visual Guide
- Dell Latitude 5510 Notebook Keyboard Guide
- A Guide to Docking Stations and Port Replicators on Dell Laptops
Installation Options:
This section covers the supported Operating System (OS) re-installation options for your system.
See the tabs below to find out more information.
Microsoft Windows
For information about the various Windows OS versions click the following link:
Drivers:
This section gives information about drivers and the required order of installation for the various Windows Operating System versions supported on your Dell computer.
Driver Installation Order:
Installing Drivers with the Resource CD/DVD:
Identifying any Drivers not covered in the Install Order:
- How to use the Dell Support Site to identify and install the drivers for your Dell personal computer
Ubuntu Linux
For information about Ubuntu Linux on your system, see the following link:
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Ubuntu Linux operating system on your Dell Computer
- How to Install Ubuntu Linux on your Dell Computer
For Further information, you can also see the Ubuntu Website:
System Backup and Recovery
This section provides information about the Backup and Recovery options for your system.
Unless you specified Recovery Media in your order, your Windows 10 system does not come with a recovery USB Flash Drive or Discs. For information about creating recovery media for your system if there is a catastrophic system failure, follow the link below:
- Create Windows 10 Recovery media for your Dell computer
- Create Windows Installation Media for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 using the Media Creation Tool
Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
On factory installed Windows 10 systems, WinRE allows you to restore your system back to the original factory state. For more information, see the link below:
Dell Recovery Image of Microsoft Windows
You can also download a recovery image of the Microsoft Windows Operating System customized for your Dell product from the Dell support site.
Dell SupportAssist for PCs and Tablets:
SupportAssist, previously called My Dell, provides system updates, detects issues, and sends you alerts based on your device, which makes solving and preventing problems easier than ever. This application gives you access to everything you need to take the guesswork out of maintaining PCs and tablets. For more information and installation instructions, see the following link:
Diagnostics and Error Codes:
This section provides links to articles about diagnostics and the various error messages, beep codes, and Diagnostic LED codes that can help to troubleshoot potential hardware and software issues on your system.
- Using the ePSA or PSA Diagnostics and a Guide to Error Codes
- Diagnostic and Battery Indicators for Latitude Notebooks and Tablets
- Help With Troubleshooting System Lock Ups or Freezes
- Identify and Troubleshoot Windows Crashes and Restarts caused by Blue Screen (BSOD) errors
- Troubleshoot Slow Performance Issues on a Dell personal computer
You can also use the diagnostics that are on the Dell Support page, this requires Dell System Detect & SupportAssist to be installed on your system. This is performed if you choose to run the diagnostics. You can get to those diagnostics by following the link below:
Hardware:
The section below provides links to articles that contain information about the different hardware on your system. They can help you to troubleshoot any problems that is identified by the above diagnostics. There are also general "How to" articles that can help with tasks, for example like updating the BIOS or upgrading a hard drive.
AC Adapter and Battery
- Checking Battery Health Status on Dell Laptops and Notebooks
- How to Troubleshoot AC Adapter Issues on a Dell Laptop
- How to improve your laptop battery's performance
Audio
- Computer Making Noises? Troubleshoot Loud Fans, Hard Drive & More
- How to fix problems with speakers emitting unwanted noise
- How to Troubleshoot and Resolve a No Audio issue with a Latitude personal computer
BIOS and Motherboard
- What is BIOS and How to Check and Update the System Setup or BIOS on Your Dell System
- How to Perform a BIOS or CMOS Reset and/or Clear the NVRAM on your Dell System
- How to Update BIOS: Install and Upgrade BIOS on Windows
Fan and Overheating Issues
- How to troubleshoot an Overheating, Shutdown or Thermal issue on a Dell personal computer
- Computer Making Noises? Troubleshoot Loud Fans, Hard Drive & More
Hard Drive Issues
Input Devices Issues
- Keyboard Usage and Troubleshooting Guide
- Mouse Usage and Troubleshooting Guide
- Touchpad Usage and Troubleshooting Guide
Memory
- How to Troubleshoot and Resolve Memory issues with a Dell Notebook personal computer
- Latitude: Memory compatibility guide
- What is DDR3L memory?
Networking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Dell Networking and Wireless Support Center
- How to Troubleshoot and Resolve any Wired NIC issues with a Dell Latitude personal computer
- A list of various "How To" Network and Wi-Fi Troubleshooting articles for Dell computers
- Troubleshooting Guide for Bluetooth issues on your Latitude Dell personal computer
No POST, No Power
- No Power, No POST, No Boot or No Video issues with your Dell Computer
- How to Troubleshoot a No Power Issue on a Latitude Notebook personal computer
Optical Drive
Ports, Port Replicators, and Docking Stations
- USB Ports Not Working on Windows: Solve Common USB Issues
- A Guide to the External Ports and Connectors on a Dell Computer
- A guide to Docking Stations and Port Replicators on Dell Laptops
Video Issues
Additional Software, Security and Encryption, and Anti-virus:
This section covers the Software that is supported on your system, it also has links to information about Security and Encryption and Anti-Virus.
See the tabs below to find out more information.
Software
Your system is shipped with some pre-installed applications and software which are designed to make your life easier. This section contains links to information about these.
To access the Dell Download Center, click the following link:
To access the Dell Application and Software Page click the following link:
Security and Encryption
This section contains links to information about Security and Encryption on your Dell system.
Anti-virus
To access the Dell Security and Virus Support Page click the following link:
Your system may be pre-installed with an Anti-Virus program, for more information, follow the link below
For further information about Viruses, Spyware and Malware more information can be found by following the links below:
