Dell Inspiron 14 5408 User Guide

DELL Inspiron 14 5408

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 data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
	WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Set up your Inspiron 5408

About this task

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Steps

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 apps

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: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power saving mode. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the comp
	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.

 Views of Inspiron 5408

Right

1. microSD-card
   slot Reads from and writes to the microSD-card. The computer supports the following card types: microSecure Digital (mSD) microSecure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC) microSecure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)
2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
3. Headset port
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Left

1. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
2. Power and battery-status light
   Indicates the power state and battery state of the computer. Solid white–Power adapter is connected and the battery is charging. Solid amber–Battery charge is low or critical. Off–Battery is fully charged.

   NOTE: : On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light are also used for diagnostics. For more information, see the Troubleshooting section in your computer’s Service Manual.

3. HDMI port
   Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5. USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) port with Power Delivery/DisplayPort
   Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 7.5 W power output that enables faster charging.

   NOTE: : Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.

Base

1. Touchpad
   Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
2.  Left-click area
   Press to left-click.
3. Right-click area
   Press to right-click.
4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
   Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
   If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.

   NOTE: : You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals

Display

1. Left microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Camera
   Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
3. Camera-status light
   Turns on when the camera is in use.
4. Right microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

Bottom

1. Left speaker
   Provides audio output.
2. 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.
3. Right speaker
   Provides audio output.

Specifications of Inspiron 5408

Dimensions and weight

The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Description		Values
Height:
	Front height	17.09 mm (0.67 in.)
	Rear height	17.90 mm (0.70 in.)
Width		321.30 mm (12.65 in.)
Depth		216.20 mm (8.51 in.)
Weight (maximum)		1.40 kg (3.09 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.

Processor

The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Inspiron 5408.

Table 3. Processor

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Inspiron 5408.

Table 4. Chipset

Operating system

Your Inspiron 5408 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Professional, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Home in S mode, 64-bit
• Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, 64-bit

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 5. Memory specifications

External ports

The following table lists the external ports on your Inspiron 5408.

Table 6. External ports

Internal slots

The following table lists the internal slots of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 7. Internal slots

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 9. Audio specifications

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Inspiron 5408.
Your Inspiron 5408 supports one of the following storage configurations:

• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive or one M.2 2280 Intel Optane storage
• Two M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drives
• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 Intel Optane storage

Table 10. Storage specifications

Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage (optional)

Intel Optane Memory technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/ accelerator and/or storage device depending on the Intel Optane Memory installed in your computer.

Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.

Table 11. Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage specifications

NOTE: Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage is supported on computers that meet the following requirements: 9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update) Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher

Media-card reader

The following table lists the media cards supported by your Inspiron 5408.

Table 12. Media-card reader specifications

Keyboard

The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 13. Keyboard specifications

Description	Values
Keyboard type	Standard keyboard Standard backlit keyboard
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Number of keys	United States and Canada: 81 keys United Kingdom: 82 keys Japan: 85 keys
Keyboard size	X=18.07 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts	Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. For more information, see keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts

Camera

The following table lists the camera specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 14. Camera specifications

Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 15. Touchpad specifications

Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 15. Touchpad specifications

Power adapter

The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 16. Power adapter specifications

Battery

The following table lists the battery specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 17. Battery specifications

Description		Option one	Option two
Battery type		3-cell 40 Whr “smart” lithium-ion	4-cell 53 Whr “smart” lithium-ion
Battery voltage		11.40 VDC	15.20 VDC
Battery weight (maximum)		0.18 kg (0.40 lb)	0.24 kg (0.53 lb)
Battery dimensions:
	Height	184.10 mm (7.25 in.)	239.10 mm (9.41 in.)
	Width	90.73 mm (3.57 in.)	90.73 mm (3.57 in.)
	Depth	5.75 mm (0.23 in.)	5.75 mm (0.23 in.)
Temperature range:
	Operating	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
	Storage	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Battery operating time		Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.	Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate)		Express charging: 2 hours (when the computer is off) Standard charging: 4 hours (when the computer is off) hours (when the computer is off) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/	Express charging: 2 hours (when the computer is off) Standard charging: 4 hours (when the computer is off) hours (when the computer is off) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com/
Coin-cell battery		CR2032	CR2032

Display

The following table lists the display specifications of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 18. Display specifications

Fingerprint reader (optional)

The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Inspiron 5408.

Table 19. Fingerprint reader specifications

GPU–Integrated

The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 5408.

Table 20. GPU–Integrated

GPU–Discrete

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Inspiron 5408.

Table 21. GPU–Discrete

 Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Inspiron 5408.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 22. Computer environment

* 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

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 keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.

The keys F1-F12 at the top row of the keyboard are function keys for multi-media control, as indicated by the icon at the bottom of the key. Press the function key to invoke the task represented by the icon. For example, pressing F1 mutes the audio (refer to the table below).

However, if the function keys F1-F12 are needed for specific software applications, multi-media functionality can be disabled by pressing fn + Esc. Subsequently, multi-media control can be invoked by pressing fn and the respective function key. For example, mute audio by pressing fn + F1.

NOTE: You can also define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.

Table 23. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Redefined key (for multimedia control)	Behavior
		Mute audio
		Decrease volume
		Increase volume
		Play/Pause
		Toggle keyboard backlight (optional) NOTE: Non-backlight keyboards have F5 function key without the backlight icon and does not support toggle keyboard backlight function.
		Decrease brightness
		Increase brightness
		Switch to external display
		Print screen
		Home
		End

The fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.

Table 24. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Behavior
	Pause/Break
	Toggle scroll lock
	System request
	Open application menu
	Toggle fn-key lock
	Turn on/off wireless connection
	Emoji
	Turn on/off Ultra performance mode
	Page up
	Page down

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 25. Self-help resources

Self-help resources	Resource location
Information about Dell products and services	www.dell.com
My Dell
Tips
Contact Support	In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system	www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents.	Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag for your Dell Laptop.
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns	Go to www.dell.com/support. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select Support > Knowledge Base. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles.

Contacting Dell

To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.

NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.

NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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