Inspiron 5481
Setup and Specications
Computer Model: Inspiron 5481
Regulatory Model: P93G
Regulatory Type: P93G001
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2018 - 07
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Set up your Inspiron 5481............................................................................................................................... 5
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 7
3 Views of Inspiron 5481................................................................................................................................... 8
Right.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Left.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Base..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Display................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Modes................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Notebook...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Tablet.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Stand.............................................................................................................................................................................11
Tent...............................................................................................................................................................................12
4 Specications of Inspiron 5481..................................................................................................................... 13
Computer model............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions and weight.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Processors......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Chipset...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Operating system..............................................................................................................................................................14
Memory..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................15
Communications............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Wireless module.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Audio.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................16
Intel Optane memory (optional)...................................................................................................................................... 17
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Camera...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Touchpad........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Touchpad gestures..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................19
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Display............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Video.................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Computer environment.................................................................................................................................................... 21
5 Keyboard shortcuts......................................................................................................................................22
6 Getting help and contacting Dell..................................................................................................................24
Contents
3
Self-help resources.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Contacting Dell................................................................................................................................................................. 24
4 Contents
Set up your Inspiron 5481
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 Windows setup.
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 oine 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
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: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical xes and latest device drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.
4 Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE
: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB ash drive with a minimum capacity
of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for
latest instructions.
1 Connect the USB ash drive to your computer.
2 In Windows search, type Recovery.
3 In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4 Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5 Select Back up system les to the recovery drive and click Next.
6 Select the USB ash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB ash drive will be deleted.
7 Click Create.
8 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.
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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 Mbps.
3 Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Left
1 Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer.
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.
O—Battery is fully charged.
NOTE
: On certain computer models, the power and battery-status light is also used for system diagnostics. For more
information, see the
Troubleshooting
section in your computer’s
Service Manual
.
3 HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
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4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is
turned o.
NOTE: If your computer is turned o or in hibernate state, you must connect the power adapter to charge your devices
using the PowerShare port. You must enable this feature in the BIOS setup program.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned o or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the
computer to charge the device.
6 Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
Base
1 Touchpad
Move your nger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two nger tap to right-click.
2 Left-click area
Press to left-click.
3 Right-click area
Press to right-click.
4 Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned o, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
NOTE
: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see
Me and My Dell
at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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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
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1 Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2 Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your
computer and access warranty information.
3 Right speaker
Provides audio output.
Modes
Notebook
Tablet
Stand
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Tent
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Specications of Inspiron 5481
Computer model
Inspiron 5481
Dimensions and weight
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Height:
Front
20.23 mm (0.80 in.)
Rear
20.95 mm (0.82 in.)
Width
335.90 mm (13.22 in.)
Depth
232.80 mm (9.17 in.)
Weight (maximum)
1.87 kg (4.13 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the conguration
ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Processors
Table 3.
Processor specications
Processor
8
th
Generation Intel Core i3 8
th
Generation Intel Core i5 8
th
Generation Intel Core i7
Wattage
65 W 65 W 65 W
Core count
2 4 4
Thread count
4 8 8
Speed
Up to 2.1 GHz Up to 2.1 GHz Up to 2.1 GHz
L2 cache
256 KB 256 KB 256 KB
L3 cache
4 MB 6 MB 8 MB
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
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Chipset
Table 4. Chipset specications
Chipset
Integrated into the processor
Processor
8
th
Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
DRAM bus width
64-bit
Flash EPROM
16 MB
PCIe bus
Up to PCIe Gen3
External bus frequency
Up to 8 GT/s
Operating system
• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
Memory
Table 5.
Memory specications
Slots
One SODIMM slot
Type
DDR4
Speed
2666 MHz
NOTE: The 2666 MHz memory
functions at 2400 MHz with 8
th
Generation Intel Core processors.
Maximum memory
16 GB
Minimum memory
4 GB
Memory per slot
4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
Congurations supported
• 4 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (1 x 4 GB)
• 8 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (1 x 8 GB)
• 16 GB DDR4 at 2400 MHz (1 x 16 GB)
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Ports and connectors
Table 6. Ports and connectors specications
External:
Network
Not supported
USB
• One USB 2.0 port
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
• One USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Audio
One headset port
Video
One HDMI 1.4b port
Media-card reader
One SD-card slot
Micro subscriber identity module (uSIM) card
Not supported
Docking port
Not supported
Express card
Not supported
Power adapter port
One power-adapter port
Smart card reader
Not supported
Security
Noble lock
Legacy ports
Not supported
Internal:
Expansion
Not supported
M.2
• One M.2 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card
• One M.2 slot for M.2 2280, M.2 2242, or M.2 2230 solid-state
drive
Communications
Wireless module
Table 7. Wireless module
specications
Model number Qualcomm QCA9377 (DW1810) Intel 9462
Transfer rate Up to 433 Mbps Up to 433 Mbps
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Frequency bands supported Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards
Wi-Fi 802.11ac Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Encryption
• 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
• 64-bit/128-bit WEP
• AES-CCMP
• TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0
Audio
Table 8. Audio specications
Type
Realtek High Denition Audio
Controller
Realtek ALC3204
Stereo conversion
Supported
Internal interface
High-denition audio
External interface
Headset combo connector
Speakers
Two
Internal speaker amplier
Not supported
External volume controls
Using media-control shortcut keys
Speaker output:
Average
2 W
Peak
2.5 W
Subwoofer output
Not supported
Microphone
Digital-array microphones
Storage
Table 9.
Storage specications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 1 TB
One M.2 2280 solid-state drive
• SATA AHCI 6 Gbps
• PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps (for Intel
Core processor)
Up to 256 GB
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Intel Optane memory (optional)
Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
• 7
th
Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher
Table 10. Intel Optane memory specications
Type
Storage accelerator
Interface
PCIe 3.0x2
Connector
M.2 2280
Congurations supported
16 GB and 32 GB
Capacity
Up to 32 GB
Media-card reader
Table 11.
Media-card reader specications
Type
One SD card slot
Cards supported
• Secure Digital (SD)
• Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
• SD Extended Capacity (SDXC)
Keyboard
Table 12.
Keyboard specications
Type
Standard keyboard
Layout
QWERTY
Number of keys
• United States and Canada: 80 keys
• United Kingdom: 81 keys
• Japan: 84 keys
Size
• X = 19.05 mm key pitch
• Y = 18.05 mm key pitch
Shortcut keys 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
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and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and
the desired key.
NOTE: You can dene the primary behavior of the
function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior
in BIOS setup program.
Keyboard shortcuts
Camera
Table 13. Camera specications
Number of cameras
One
Type
HD xed focus
Location
Front camera
Sensor type
CMOS sensor technology
Resolution:
Camera:
Still image
0.92 megapixel (HD)
Video
1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Infrared camera:
Still image
Not supported
Video
Not supported
Diagonal viewing angle:
Camera
78.6 degrees
Infrared camera
Not supported
Touchpad
Table 14.
Touchpad specications
Resolution:
Horizontal
1229
Vertical
929
Dimensions:
Horizontal
105 mm (4.13 in.)
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Vertical
65 mm (2.56 in.)
Touchpad gestures
For more information about touchpad gestures for Windows 10, see the Microsoft knowledge base article 4027871 at
support.microsoft.com.
Power adapter
Table 15. Power adapter specications
Type
45 W
Diameter (connector)
4.5 mm
Input voltage
100 VAC-240 VAC
Input frequency
50 Hz-60 Hz
Input current (maximum)
1.30 A
Output current (continuous)
2.31 A
Rated output voltage
19.50 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage
–40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Battery
Table 16.
Battery specications
Type
3-cell Primus (42 WHr)
Voltage
11.40 VDC
Weight (maximum)
0.2 kg (0.44 lb)
Dimensions:
Height
5.90 mm (0.23 in.)
Width
184.15 mm (7.25 in.)
Depth
97.15 mm (3.82 in.)
Temperature range:
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Operating
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Operating time
Varies depending on operating conditions and can signicantly reduce under certain
power-intensive conditions.
Charging time (approximate) 5.5 hours (when the computer is o)
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,
Me and My Dell
on https://www.dell.com/
Life span (approximate)
300 discharge/charge cycles
Coin-cell battery
CR-2032
Display
Table 17. Display specications
Type 14-inch HD touch
Panel technology Twisted nematic
Luminance (typical)
• 220 nits (before touch)
• 187 nits (after touch)
Height 173.99 mm (6.85 in.)
Width 309.35 mm (12.18 in.)
Diagonal 355.60 mm (14 in.)
Native resolution 1366 x 768
Megapixels 1.05
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 112
Contrast ratio (minimum) 300:1
Response time (maximum) 16 msec rise/fall
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Horizontal view angle +/- 40 degrees
Vertical view angle 10/30 degrees
Pixel pitch 0.2265 mm
Power consumption (maximum) 2.9 W
Anti-glare vs glossy nish TrueLife with Cover Glass (CG)
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Touch options Yes
Video
Table 18. Integrated graphics specications
The following table provides the detailed integrated graphics specications of Inspiron 5481.
Controller External display support Memory size Processor
Intel UHD Graphics 620 One HDMI 1.4b port Shared system
memory
8
th
Generation Intel
Core i3/i5/i7
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as dened by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 19. Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)
10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)
0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)
110 G† 160 G‡
Altitude (maximum)
–15.2 m to 3,048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
* 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.
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Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Keyboard characters may dier depending on the keyboard language conguration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the
same across all language congurations.
Table 20. 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
Search
Toggle keyboard backlight
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Turn o/on wireless
Toggle scroll lock
Toggle Fn-key lock
Pause/Break
Sleep
System request
Open application menu
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22 Keyboard shortcuts
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.
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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 21. Self-help resources
Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com
Dell Help & Support app
Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions,
product specications, technical help blogs, drivers, software
updates, and so on.
www.dell.com/support
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns.
1 Go to www.dell.com/support.
2 Type the subject or keyword in the Search box.
3 Click Search to retrieve the related articles.
Learn and know the following information about your product:
• Product specications
• Operating system
• Setting up and using your product
• Data backup
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Factory and system restore
• BIOS information
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your
product through one of the following:
• Select Detect Product.
• Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View
Products.
• Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar.
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE
: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can nd contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip,
bill, or Dell product catalog.
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