Dell G15 5521 Special Edition Operation and maintenance manual

Dell G15 5521 Special Edition
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P105F
Regulatory Type: P105F007/P105F008
June 2022
Rev. A02

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Chapter 1: Set up your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition..................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Views of Dell G15 5521 Special Edition......................................................................... 6
Right....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Back........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Bottom..................................................................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 3: Specifications of Dell G15 5521 Special Edition........................................................... 11
Dimensions and weight......................................................................................................................................................11
Processor..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................12
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................12
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................12
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................12
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................13
Ethernet............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................14
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................18
GPU—Integrated...............................................................................................................................................................19
GPU—Discrete...................................................................................................................................................................19
Operating and storage environment..............................................................................................................................19
Chapter 4: Keyboard shortcuts....................................................................................................20
Chapter 5: Low blue light............................................................................................................ 22
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 23
Contents
Contents 3

Set up your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
1. Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: The battery may go into power-saving mode during shipment to conserve charge on the battery. Ensure that the
power adapter is connected to your computer when it is turned on for the first time.
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
offline account.
●On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
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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
SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your
computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses
performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware
failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at www.dell.com/
serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For
more information on using Dell Update, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/
support.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer.
For more information on using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
www.dell.com/support.
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Right
1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Left
1. Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
2. Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
3. Battery-status light
Indicates the battery-charge status.
Solid amber—Battery charge is low.
Blinking amber—Battery charge is critical.
Off—Battery is fully charged.
Back
On computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
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1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort
Connect devices such as external storage devices, printers, and external displays. Provides data transfer rate of up to 10
Gbps.
Supports DisplayPort 1.4 and also enables you to connect an external display using a display adapter.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
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. HDMI port
Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
On computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
1. Thunderbolt 4
Supports Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data
transfer rates up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 4.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
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. HDMI port
Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
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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.
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Top
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
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 10 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
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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.
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Specifications of Dell G15 5521 Special
Edition
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front height 20.91 mm (0.82 in.)
Rear height 25.33 mm (0.99 in.)
Width 357.26 mm (14.07 in.)
Depth 272.11 mm (10.71 in.)
Weight (maximum) 2.674 kg (5.895 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 Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 3. Processor
Description Values
Processor type 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700H
Processor wattage 45 W
Processor core count 14
Processor thread count 20
Processor speed Up to 4.70 GHz
Processor cache 24 MB
Integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 4. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Integrated in the processor
Processor 12th Generation Intel Core i7
DRAM bus width 64-bit
Flash EPROM 32 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen4
Operating system
Your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Two SoDIMM slots
Memory type DDR5
Memory speed 4800 MHz
Maximum memory configuration 32 GB
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
Memory size per slot 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported
External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 6. External ports
Description Values
Network port One RJ45 port
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Table 6. External ports (continued)
Description Values
USB ports ●Three USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
●One Thunderbolt 4 (On computers shipped with NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060)
●One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with Display Port (On
computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti )
Audio port One headset (headphone and microphone combo) port
Video port One HDMI 2.1 port
Media-card reader Not applicable
Power-adapter port One 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm power-adapter port
Security-cable slot Not supported
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 7. Internal slots
Description Values
M.2 ●One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
●One M.2 slot for either an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an
M.2 2280 solid-state drive
NOTE: To learn more about the features of different
types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base
Resource at www.dell.com/support.
Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 8. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number ●Killer E2600 PCI-e 1 Gigabit ethernet controller (on
computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060)
●Realtek RTL8111H PCI-e 1 Gigabit ethernet controller (on
computers shipped with RTX 3050 Ti)
Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps
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Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 9. Wireless module specifications
Description Option one Option two
Model number Intel AX201 Killer 1650i
Transfer rate Up to 2400 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards ●WiFi 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
●WiFi 802.11b/g/a
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
Encryption ●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2
Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 10. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio controller Realtek ALC3254 with Dolby Audio for Alienware Sound
Centre
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal audio interface High Definition Audio
External audio interface Headset-combo connector/Digital-array microphone input on
camera module
Number of speakers Two
Internal-speaker amplifier Supported (audio codec built-in amplifier)
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
Average speaker output 2 W
Peak speaker output 2.5 W
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone Dual-array microphones
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Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Your Dell G15 5521 supports only one M.2 slot for either an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE: The solid-state drive is secured to the system board by a solid-state drive bracket that is specific to the form factor
of the solid-state drive. If you are replacing a solid-state drive, ensure that the new solid-state drive has the same form
factor. For example, replace an M.2 2280 solid-state drive with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
NOTE: For more information about Dell qualified solid-state drives supported by your computer, see Parts & Accessories at
https://www.dell.com/support.
Table 11. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe Up to 1 TB
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe Up to 1 TB
M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe Up to 2 TB
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 12. Keyboard specifications
Description Values
Keyboard type ●Standard keyboard
●Backlit keyboard
●Four-zone RGB backlit keyboard (optional)
Keyboard layout QWERTY
Number of keys ●United States and Canada: 101 keys
●United Kingdom: 102 keys
●Japan: 105 keys
Keyboard size X=18.70 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.
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Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 13. Camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One
Camera type RGB HD camera
Camera location Front camera
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image 0.92 megapixel
Video 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
Diagonal viewing angle: ●78.6 degrees
●74.9 degrees
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 14. Touchpad specifications
Description Values
Touchpad resolution:
Horizontal 1229
Vertical 749
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal 105 mm (4.13 in.)
Vertical 60 mm (2.36 in.)
Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures available
on Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at
support.microsoft.com.
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 15. Power adapter specifications
Description Option one Option two
Type 180 W 240 W
Connector dimensions:
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Table 15. Power adapter specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two
External diameter 7.40 mm 7.40 mm
Internal diameter 5.10 mm 5.10 mm
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 2.34 A 3.5A/ 5 A
Output current (continuous) 6.23 A 12.31 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)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 16. Battery specifications
Description Option one Option two
Battery type 3-cell (56 Wh) "smart" lithium-ion 6-cell (86 Wh) "smart" lithium-ion
Battery voltage 13.20 VDC 13.2 VDC /13.35 VDC
Battery weight (maximum) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) 0.34 kg (0.74 lb)
Battery dimensions:
Height 7.56 mm (0.3 in.) 7.56 mm (0.3 in.)
Width 295.20 mm (11.62 in.) 295.20 mm (11.62 in.)
Depth 77.50 mm (3.05 in.) 77.50 mm (3.05 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Storage -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) -20°C to 65°C (-4°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)
NOTE: Control the charging time,
duration, start and end time, and so
4 hours (when the computer is off) 4 hours (when the computer is off)
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Table 16. Battery specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two
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 Not applicable Not applicable
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is
completely depleted, connect the power adapter, turn on your computer and then restart your computer to reduce the
power consumption.
Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Table 17. Display specifications
Description Option one Option two
Display type Quad High Definition (QHD) Full High Definition (FHD)
Display-panel technology Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA) Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions (active area):
Height 193.59 mm (7.62 in.) 193.59 mm (7.62 in.)
Width 344.16 mm (13.55 in.) 344.16 mm (13.55 in.)
Diagonal 395 mm (15.55 in.) 395 mm (15.55 in.)
Display-panel native resolution 2560 x 1440 1920 x 1080
Luminance (typical) 400 nits 300 nits
Megapixels 2.07 2.07
Color gamut DCI-P3 99% 100% sRGB
Pixels Per Inch (PPI) 141 141
Contrast ratio (min.) 800 : 1 800 : 1
Response time (max.) 10 ms 13 ms
Refresh rate 240 Hz 165 Hz
Horizontal view angle 85 +/- degrees 80 +/- degrees (minimum)
Vertical view angle 85 +/- degrees 80 +/- degrees (minimum)
Pixel pitch 0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm 0.17925 mm x 0.17925 mm
Power consumption (maximum) 7.60 W 6 W
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Table 17. Display specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two
Anti-glare vs glossy finish Anti-glare Anti-glare
Touch options No No
GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell G15 5521
Special Edition.
Table 18. GPU—Integrated
Controller Memory size Processor
Intel UHD Graphics Shared system memory 12th Generation Intel Core i7
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell G15 5521
Special Edition.
Table 19. GPU—Discrete
Controller Memory size Memory type
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3050 Ti 4 GB GDDR6
Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Dell G15 5521 Special Edition.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 20. Computer environment
Description 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 range -15.2 m to 3048 m (-49.87 ft to 10000
ft)
-15.2 m to 10668 m (-49.87 ft to 35000
ft)
CAUTION: Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing
the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.
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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, 2is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @is typed out.
The keys F1 to 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 to 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 to F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in
the BIOS setup program.
Table 21. List of keyboard shortcuts
Function key Redefined key (for multimedia
control)
Behavior
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play/Pause
Toggle keyboard backlight (optional)
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Switch to external display
Search/G key (optional)
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