Dell P165G User manual

Precision 3480
Technical Guidebook
Regulatory Model: P165G
Regulatory Type: P165G001/P165G002/P165G003
March 2023
Rev. A00

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Chapter 1: Views of Precision 3480............................................................................................... 5
Right....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Service Tag........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Battery charge and status light .....................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2: Specifications of Precision 3480................................................................................. 11
Dimensions and weight......................................................................................................................................................11
Processor..............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................13
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................13
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................13
External ports......................................................................................................................................................................14
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................14
Ethernet............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................15
WWAN module....................................................................................................................................................................15
Audio......................................................................................................................................................................................17
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Fingerprint reader (optional).......................................................................................................................................... 23
Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 24
External display support.................................................................................................................................................. 24
Hardware security............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Smart-card reader.............................................................................................................................................................24
Contactless smart-card reader................................................................................................................................ 24
Contacted smart-card reader...................................................................................................................................26
Operating and storage environment............................................................................................................................. 27
Dell Support policy............................................................................................................................................................ 27
ComfortView Plus..............................................................................................................................................................27
Using the privacy shutter................................................................................................................................................28
Dell Optimizer.....................................................................................................................................................................28
Chapter 3: Engineering specifications......................................................................................... 30
Contents
Contents 3

Ethernet...............................................................................................................................................................................30
Integrated Connection I219-LM/I219-V.................................................................................................................30
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................31
Realtek RTL8852BE, 2x2, Wi-Fi 6 (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth wireless card.................... 31
Intel AX211, 2x2 MIMO, 2400 Mbps, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax), Bluetooth wireless
card.............................................................................................................................................................................32
WWAN module................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Intel XMM 7560 R Global LTE-Advanced ............................................................................................................ 33
Intel 5000 Global 5G Modem .................................................................................................................................. 34
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 34
Intel Iris Xe Graphics...................................................................................................................................................34
Intel UHD Graphics..................................................................................................................................................... 35
GPU—Discrete.................................................................................................................................................................. 35
NVIDIA RTX A500, 4 GB, GDDR6........................................................................................................................... 35
Video port and resolution matrix................................................................................................................................... 36
Storage.................................................................................................................................................................................37
M.2 2230, 256 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 35 SSD...................................................................................37
M.2 2230, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 35 SSD....................................................................................37
M.2 2230, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 35 SSD.........................................................................................38
M.2 2230, 2 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Class 25 SSD........................................................................................39
M.2 2230, 256 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, Opal Self-Encrypting, Class 35 SSD......................................... 39
Power adapter................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Accessories..........................................................................................................................................................................41
Security................................................................................................................................................................................42
Software security........................................................................................................................................................ 42
Fingerprint reader........................................................................................................................................................42
Dell ControlVault 3.0 ................................................................................................................................................. 43
Trusted Platform Module...........................................................................................................................................43
Thermal and acoustic improvements............................................................................................................................43
System management features....................................................................................................................................... 44
Dell Client Command Suite for In-Band systems management ...................................................................... 44
Out of Band Systems Management........................................................................................................................45
Chapter 4: ComfortView Plus...................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 5: Using the privacy shutter........................................................................................... 47
Chapter 6: Dell Optimizer............................................................................................................ 48
Chapter 7: Color, material, and finish ......................................................................................... 49
Chapter 8: Keyboard function keys..............................................................................................50
Chapter 9: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 51
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Views of Precision 3480
Right
1. Universal audio jack
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
2. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connect devices 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 off.
NOTE: If your computer is turned off 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 off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on
the computer to charge the device.
3. HDMI port
Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. Security-cable slot
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
Left
1. Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access, with a transfer rate
of 10/100/1000 Mbps.
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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. Thunderbolt 4.0 with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery
Supports USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, search in the
Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
4. Thunderbolt 4.0 with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery
Supports USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.
NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, search in the
Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
NOTE: Thunderbolt 4 supports two 4K displays or one 8K display.
5. 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.
6. nano-SIM slot (optional)
Insert a nano-SIM card to connect to a mobile broadband network.
7. Smart-card reader (optional)
Using smart card provides authentication in corporate networks.
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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. NFC/Contactless smart card reader (optional)
Provides contactless access of cards in corporate networks.
3. 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 10 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button steadily to log in.
NOTE: The power-status light on the power button is available only on computers without the fingerprint reader.
Computers that are shipped with the fingerprint reader that is integrated on the power button will not have the
power-status light on the power button.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Windows.
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Display
1. Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Infrared emitter (optional)
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.
3. Infrared camera (optional)
Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.
4. Camera shutter
Slide the camera shutter to turn the camera on or off.
5. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
6. Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
7. Ambient-light sensor
The sensor detects the ambient light and automatically adjusts the display brightness.
8. Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
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Bottom
1. Left speaker
Provides audio output.
2. Right speaker
Provides audio output.
3. 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.
Service Tag
The service tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in
your computer and access warranty information.
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Battery charge and status light
The following table lists the battery charge and status light behavior of your Precision 3480.
Table 1. Battery charge and status light behavior
Power Source LED Behavior System Power State Battery Charge Level
AC Adapter Off S0 - S5 Fully Charged
AC Adapter Solid White S0 - S5 < Fully Charged
Battery Off S0 - S5 11-100%
Battery Solid Amber (590+/-3 nm) S0 - S5 < 10%
●S0 (ON) - System is turned on.
●S4 (Hibernate) - The system consumes the least power compared to all other sleep states. The system is almost at an OFF
state, expect for a trickle power. The context data is written to hard drive.
●S5 (OFF) - The system is in a shutdown state.
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Specifications of Precision 3480
Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Precision 3480.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight
Description Values
Height:
Front height 19.06 mm (0.75 in.)
Rear height 21.04 mm (0.83 in.)
Width 321.35 mm (12.65 in.)
Depth 212 mm (8.35 in.)
Weight
NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the
configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
1.39 kg (3.06 lb)
Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Precision 3480.
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Table 3. Processor
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four Option five Option six
Processor type 13thGeneration
Intel Core
i5-1335U vPro
Essentials
13th Generation
Intel Core
i7-1355U vPro
Essentials
13th Generation
Intel Core
i5-1340P vPro
Essentials
13th Generation
Intel Core
i5-1350P vPro
Enterprise
13th
Generation
Intel Core
i7-1360P vPro
Essentials
13th
Generation
Intel Core
i7-1370P vPro
Enterprise
Processor
wattage 15 W 15 W 28 W 28 W 28 W 28 W
Processor total
core count 10 10 12 12 12 14
Performance-
cores 2 2 4 4 4 6
Efficient-cores 8 8 8 8 8 8
Processor total
thread counts
NOTE: Intel
Hyper-
Threading
Technology
is only
available on
Performanc
e-cores.
12 12 16 16 16 20
Processor speed Up to 4.60 GHz Up to 5 GHz Up to 4.60 GHz Up to 4.70 GHz Up to 5 GHz Up to 5.20
GHz
Performance-cores frequency
Processor
base
frequency
1.30 GHz 1.70 GHz 1.90 GHz 1.90 GHz 2.20 GHz 1.90 GHz
Maximum
turbo
frequency
4.60 GHz 5 GHz 4.60 GHz 4.70 GHz 5 GHz 5.20 GHz
Efficient-cores frequency
Processor
base
frequency
0.90 GHz 1.20 GHz 1.40 GHz 1.40 GHz 1.60 GHz 1.40 GHz
Maximum
turbo
frequency
3.40 GHz 3.70 GHz 3.40 GHz 3.50 GHz 3.70 GHz 3.90 GHz
Processor cache 12 MB 12 MB 12 MB 12 MB 18 MB 24 MB
Integrated
graphics Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe
Graphics
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Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Precision 3480.
Table 4. Chipset
Description Values
Chipset Integrated in the processor
Processor 13thGeneration Intel Core i5/i7
DRAM bus width 64-bit
Flash EPROM Up to 64 MB
PCIe bus Up to Gen 4
Operating system
Your Precision 3480 supports the following operating systems:
●Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
●Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
●Microsoft Windows 11 Pro downgrade (Win 10 Pro image FI + Win 11 Pro DPK)
●Windows 10 China G-SKU, 64-bit
●Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Precision 3480.
Table 5. Memory specifications
Description Values
Memory slots Two-SODIMM slots
Memory type ●Dual-channel DDR4
●Dual-channel DDR5
Memory speed ●3200 MHz
●4800 MHz
Maximum memory configuration 64 GB
Minimum memory configuration 8 GB
Memory size per slot 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB
Memory configurations supported ●8GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, single-channel
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
●16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, single-channel
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
●64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, dual-channel
●8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, single-channel
●16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
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Table 5. Memory specifications (continued)
Description Values
●16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, single-channel
●32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
●64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, dual-channel
External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Precision 3480.
Table 6. External ports
Description Values
Network port One RJ45 port
USB ports ●Two Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB
Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery
NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to this
port. For more information, search in the Knowledge
Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
●One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Audio port One Universal audio jack
Video port One HDMI 2.0 port
Media-card reader One smart card reader slot (optional)
Power-adapter port Supported through USB-C
Security-cable slot One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
SIM-card slot Nano-SIM card slot (optional)
Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Precision 3480.
Table 7. Internal slots
Description Values
M.2 ●One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card
●One M.2 2230 slot for solid-state drive
●One M.2 3042/3052 for WWAN slot (optional)
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.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Precision 3480.
Table 8. Ethernet specifications
Description Values
Model number ●Intel Jacksonville I219-LM 10/100/Gb (1000BASE-T) for
vPRO configurations
●Intel Jacksonville I219-V 10/100/Gb (1000BASE-T) for
non-vPRO configurations
Transfer rate 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) modules supported on your Precision 3480.
Table 9. Wireless module specifications
Description Option one Option two
Model number Realtek RTL8852BE Intel AX211
Transfer rate Up to 1201 Mbps Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported 2.4 GHz/5 GHz 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 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 802.11a/b/g
●Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n)
●Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac)
●Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax)
NOTE: Wi-Fi 6 is supported
in regions where Wi-Fi 6E is
unavailable.
Encryption ●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
●64-bit/128-bit WEP
●AES-CCMP
●TKIP
Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless card Bluetooth wireless card
WWAN module
The following table lists the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) module supported on your Precision 3480.
Table 10. WWAN module specifications
Description Option one Option two
Model number 4G DW5823, Intel XMM 7560 R Global LTE-
Advanced, CAT16
5G DW5931e, Intel 5G 5000 Global
Gigabit NR/LTE, 3GPP Release 15
Form factor M.2 3042 Key-B M.2 3042 Key-B
Host interface PCIe Gen2 PCIe Gen3
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Table 10. WWAN module specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two
Network standard LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA/HSPA+, GPS/
GLONASS/BDS/Galileo
LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA/HSPA+, GNSS/
Beidou NR FR1(Sub6) FDD/TDD,
LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA/HSPA+, GPS/
GLONASS/Galileo/BDS/QZSS
Transfer data rate ●Up to 1 Gbps DL (Cat 16)
●Up to 150 Mbps UL
●SA: DL 4.67 Gbps/UL 1.25Gbps
●NSA: DL 3.74 Gbps/UL 700Mbps
●LTE: DL 1.6 Gbps (CAT19)/UL 150
Mbps
●UMTS: DL 384 Kbps / UL 384 Kbps
DL DC-HSPA+: 42 Mbps (CAT24)/UL
11.5 Mbps (CAT7)
Operating frequency bands ●LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12,
B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26,
B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39,
B40, B41(HPUE), B42, B43, B46(receiver
only), B48, B66, B71
●WCDMA/HSPA+ (1, 2, 4,5, 8)
●NR (n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25,
n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71,
n77, n78, n79)
●LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12,
B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25,
B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38,
B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48,
B66, B71)
●WCDMA/HSPA+ (1, 2, 4, 5, 8)
Power supply DC 3.135 V to 4.4 V, Typical 3.3 V DC 3.135 V to 4.4 V, Typical 3.3 V
SIM card Supported through external SIM slot Supported through external SIM slot
eSIM with dual SIM (DSSA) Supported Supported
Antenna diversity Supported Supported
Radio On/Off Supported Supported
Wake on wireless Supported Supported
Temperature ●Normal operating temperature: -10°C to
+ 55°C
●Extended Operating temperature: -20°C
to +65°C
●Normal operating temperature: -10°C
to + 55°C
●Extended Operating temperature:
-30°C to +75°C
●Storage temperature: -40°C to
+85°C
Antenna connector ●WWAN Main Antenna x 4
●Supports 4x4 MIMO
●WWAN Main Antenna x 4
●Supports 4x4 MIMO
NOTE: For instructions on how to find your computer's IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number,
search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
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Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Precision 3480.
Table 11. Audio specifications
Description Values
Audio controller Realtek Waves, MaxxAudio 12.0
Stereo conversion Supported
Internal audio interface High definition audio interface
External audio interface Universal Audio Jack
Number of speakers 2
Internal-speaker amplifier Not supported
External volume controls Keyboard shortcut controls
Speaker output:
Average speaker output 2 W
Peak speaker output 2 W
Subwoofer output Not supported
Microphone Digital-array microphones in camera assembly
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Precision 3480.
Table 12. Storage matrix
Storage Single M.2 socket 2nd M.2 socket
M.2 2230 solid-state drive Yes Not supported
Table 13. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
M.2 2230 solid-state drive PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps Up to 2 TB
M.2 2230 Self-Encrypting solid-state
drive
PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps Up to 256 GB
Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Precision 3480.
Table 14. Keyboard specifications
Description Values
Keyboard type Standard keyboard
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Table 14. Keyboard specifications (continued)
Description Values
Keyboard layout QWERTY
Number of keys ●English US, English International, Arabic, Canada bilingual
(MUI), Chinese traditional, French-Canadian, Greek,
Hebrew, Korean, Russian, Thai, Ukrainian: 79 keys
●French-Canadian Quebec, Brazilian, Spanish, Belgian,
Bulgarian, Czech & Slovakian (MUI), Danish, English UK,
Estonian, French European, German, Hungarian, Icelandic,
Italian, Nordic (MUI), Norwegian, Portugese Iberian,
Slovenian, Spanish (Castillian), Spanish (Latin America),
Swedish/Finnish, Swiss European (MUI), Turkish, Turkish
F: 80 keys
●Japanese: 83 keys
Keyboard size X=19.05 mm key pitch
Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Key distance (Key size (X/Y) X=16.05 mm
Y=15.05 mm
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. For more information,
see Keyboard function keys.
Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Precision 3480.
Table 15. Camera specifications
Description Values
Number of cameras One
Camera type ●FHD RGB camera
●FHD RGB+IR camera
●FHD RGB+IR camera with Ambient Light Sensor, Express
Sign-In with Presence Detection and Intelligent Privacy
Camera location Front camera
Camera sensor type CMOS sensor technology
Camera resolution:
Still image 2.07 megapixel
Video 1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 30 fps
Infrared camera resolution:
Still image 0.23 megapixel
Video 640 x 360 at 30 fps
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Table 15. Camera specifications (continued)
Description Values
Diagonal viewing angle:
Camera 80 degrees
Infrared camera 86.60 degrees
Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Precision 3480.
Table 16. Touchpad specifications
Description Values
Touchpad resolution: > 300 DPI
Touchpad dimensions:
Horizontal 115 mm
Vertical 67 mm
Touchpad gestures For more information about touchpad gestures available on:
●Windows, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at
support.microsoft.com
●Ubuntu, see ubuntu.com/support
Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Precision 3480.
Table 17. Power adapter specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three
Type Pecos 65 W, USB-C 100 W, USB-C 130 W, USB-C
Power-adapter dimensions:
Height 28 mm (1.10 in.) 26.50 (1.04 in.) 22 mm (0.87 in.)
Width 51 mm (2.01 in.) 60 mm (2.36 in.) 66 mm (2.60 in.)
Depth 112 mm (4.41 in.) 122 mm (4.80 in.) 143 mm (5.63 in.)
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current
(maximum) 1.70 A 1.70 A 1.80 A
Output current
(continuous)
●20 V/3.25 A (continuous)
●15 V/3 A (continuous)
●9 V/3 A (continuous)
●5 V/3 A (continuous)
●20 V/5 A (continuous)
●15 V/3 A (continuous)
●9 V/3 A (continuous)
●5 V/3 A (continuous)
●20 V/6.50 A
(continuous)
●5 V/1 A (continuous)
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Table 17. Power adapter specifications (continued)
Description Option one Option two Option three
Rated output voltage ●20 VDC
●15 VDC
●9 VDC
●5 VDC
●20 VDC
●15 VDC
●9 VDC
●5 VDC
●20 VDC
●5 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 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) -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.
Compliance
Erp Lot3 Tier 2
requirement
Yes Yes Yes
Energy Star 8.0
compliant
Yes Yes Yes
GS mark compliant Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
NCTC Anti Power
Surge certification
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
NCTC Anti Lightning
Strike certification
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Precision 3480.
Table 18. Battery specifications
Description Option one Option two Option three Option four
Battery type 3 cell, 42
Wh, ExpressCharge,
ExpressCharge Boost
3 cell, 42 Wh,
Long Cycle Life,
ExpressCharge
3 cell, 54
Wh, ExpressCharge,
ExpressCharge Boost
3 cell, 54 Wh,
Long Cycle Life,
ExpessCharge
Battery voltage 11.40 VDC 11.40 VDC 11.40 VDC 11.40 VDC
Battery weight (minimum) 0.19 kg (0.41 lb) 0.19 kg (0.41 lb) 0.22 kg (0.48 lb) 0.22 kg (0.48 lb)
Battery dimensions:
Height 5.73 mm (0.22 in.) 5.73 mm (0.22 in.) 5.73 mm (0.22 in.) 5.73 mm (0.22 in.)
Width 263 mm (10.35 in.) 263 mm (10.35 in.) 263 mm (10.35 in.) 263 mm (10.35 in.)
Depth 68.90 mm (2.71 in.) 68.90 mm (2.71 in.) 68.90 mm (2.71 in.) 68.90 mm (2.71 in.)
Temperature range:
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