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Regulatory Model: P79G
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  • Page 1 Latitude 3480 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P79G Regulatory Type: P79G001...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product overview............................6 2 Working on your computer..........................7 Safety instructions................................7 Turning off your computer — Windows 10........................7 Turning off your computer............................8 Before working inside your computer..........................8 After working inside your computer..........................9 3 Removing and installing components......................10 Recommended tools................................
  • Page 4 Communication specifications............................26 Ports and connectors specifications..........................26 Display specifications............................... 27 Keyboard specifications..............................27 Touchpad specifications..............................27 Battery specifications..............................27 AC adapter specifications............................... 28 Physical specifications..............................29 Environmental specifications............................29 5 Technology and components........................30 Power adapter..................................30 Processors..................................30 Identifying processors in Windows 10........................31 Identifying processors in Windows 8.1........................31 Identifying processors in Windows 7........................
  • Page 5 Updating the BIOS in Windows ............................. 51 Updating BIOS on systems with bitlocker enabled....................52 Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive.................... 52 Updating the Dell BIOS in Linux and Ubuntu environments................. 52 System and setup password............................53 Assigning a system password and setup password....................53 Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password...............

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product overview The Dell Latitude 3480 is an affordable commercial-class notebook that delivers relevant business features for Small and Medium Businesses. Target customers are SMB customers with no or limited IT resources who value the Commercial tenets of Security, Reliability and Manageability, and our Latitude Services and Support.

  • Page 7: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 8: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning off your computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. Turning off your computer (Windows 8.1): • Using a touch enabled device: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings. b Select and then select Shut down.

  • Page 9: After Working Inside Your Computer

    After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Replace the battery.

  • Page 10: Removing And Installing Components

    Removing and installing components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Plastic scribe NOTE: The #0 screw driver is for screws 0-1 and the #1 screw driver is for screws 2-4...

  • Page 11: Base Cover

    Base Cover Removing the base cover Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer Remove the: To remove the base cover: • Removing the SIM tray (WWAN models) Loosen the M2.5xL8.5 captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer [1]. b Pry the base cover from the edge [2].

  • Page 12: Installing Base Cover

    Installing base cover Align the base cover with the screw holders on the computer. Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place. Tighten the M2.5xL8.5 screws to secure the base cover to the computer. Install the: • Installing the SIM tray (WWAN models) Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer...

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    Installing the battery Insert the battery into the slot on the computer. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the battery. Tighten the M2.0xL3 screws to secure the battery to the computer. Install the: base cover Installing the SIM tray (WWAN models) Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
  • Page 14 Pry out the lower edge of the keyboard [1] and flip it over [2]. Removing and installing components...
  • Page 15 Then, disconnect the backlight connector[1] and the keyboard connector [2]. NOTE: Disconnect backlight connector only if it is available in the system as it is optional. Removing and installing components...
  • Page 16 Remove the keyboard away from the computer. Removing and installing components...

  • Page 17: Installing The Keyboard

    Installing the keyboard Connect the keyboard cable and the backlight cable (optional) to their respective connectors on the computer. Align the keyboard and gently press until it snaps back into place. Install the: battery base cover Installing the SIM tray (WWAN models) Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 18: Installing The Wlan Card

    Remove the M2xL3 screw that secures the WLAN metal bracket to the system [1]. b Lift and remove the metal bracket off the WLAN card [2]. Disconnect the two WLAN cables that connect the WLAN card to the antenna [3]. d Pull out the WLAN card from its connector on the system board [4].

  • Page 19: Installing The Wwan Card

    Removing the SIM tray (WWAN models) base cover battery To remove the WWAN card: Remove the M2xL3 screw that secures the WWAN metal bracket to the system [1] and then lift and remove the metal bracket off the WWAN card [2]. b Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WWAN card [3].

  • Page 20: Memory Module

    Memory Module Removing the memory module Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Removing the SIM tray (WWAN models) base cover battery To remove the memory module: Pry apart the memory module latches [1]. b Lift and remove the memory module from the system board [2]. Installing the memory module Insert the memory module into its connector on the system board.

  • Page 21: Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    Hard disk drive (HDD) Removing the hard disk drive (HDD) Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Removing the SIM tray (WWAN models) base cover battery To remove the HDD: Disconnect the HDD cable from the system board [1]. b Remove the M2xL3 screws that secure the HDD to the palmrest [2].

  • Page 22: Installing The Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    Then, remove the M3xL3 screws to detach the metal bracket from the HDD [1]. Installing the hard disk drive (HDD) Tighten the M3xL3 screws that secure the metal bracket to the HDD Connect the HDD cable interposer. Insert the HDD into the connector on the computer. Tighten the M2xL3 screws to secure the HDD to the computer.

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer • Windows 10, click or tap Start > Settings > System > About. Topics: • System specifications • Processor specifications • Memory specifications •...

  • Page 24: Memory Specifications

    • 2.5" 1TB 5400 RPM HDD (7mm) • 2.5" 500GB Hybrid 8GB (7mm) • 32 GB cache (in WWAN slot) • Dell Fast Response Free Fall Sensor and HDD Isolation (standard feature) Audio specifications Feature Specification Types High-definition audio Controller...

  • Page 25: Video Specifications

    Feature Specification Stereo conversion Stereo conversion: 16/20/24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Internal interface High-definition audio codec External interface microphone-in and stereo headphones/speakers universal connector Speakers Internal speaker • 2.5 W (RMS) per channel (peak) amplifier • 2 W (RMS) per channel (average) Volume controls Hot keys Video specifications...

  • Page 26: Communication Specifications

    Feature—Infra- Specification red Camera HD Panel Video 640 X 480 pixels Resolution (maximum) Communication specifications Features Specification Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet (RJ-45) Wireless • Qualcomm QCA9377 802.11ac Dual Band (1x1) Wireless Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1 • Qualcomm QCA61x4A 802.11ac Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Adapter+ Bluetooth 4.1 •...

  • Page 27: Display Specifications

    Display specifications Table 3. Display Specification Feature 14.0– HD Non touch 14.0– FHD Non touch 14.0– HD Touch Type HD Anti-glare FHD Anti-glare HD Anti-glare Luminance/Brightness HD 200nits FHD 200nits HD 200nits Diagonal 14.0 inches 14.0 inches 14.0 inches Native resolution HD 1366 x 768 HD 1920 x 1080 HD 1366 x 768...

  • Page 28: Ac Adapter Specifications

    Feature Specification Width 97mm (3.82") Weight 185 g Height 5.9mm (0.232") Voltage 11.4VDC Charge: 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) Operating Discharge: 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F) Non-operating –20 °C to 65 °C (–4 °F to 149 °F) Coin cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell Life span...

  • Page 29: Physical Specifications

    Feature Specification Temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (Operating) Temperature range –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F) (Non-Operating) Physical specifications Feature Specification Front height 23.33 mm (0.92 inch) Back height 23.33 mm (0.91 inch) Width 337.4 mm (13.3 inch) Depth 244.0 mm (9.6 inch) Starting weight...

  • Page 30: Technology And Components

    Technology and components This chapter details the technology and components available in the system. Topics: • Power adapter • Processors • Chipsets • Display options • Memory features • Hard drive options • USB features • HDMI 1.4 • Realtek ALC3246 •...

  • Page 31: Identifying Processors In Windows 10

    Identifying processors in Windows 10 Tap Search the Web and Windows. Type Device Manager. The Device Manager window is displayed. Expand Processors. Identifying processors in Windows 8.1 Tap Search the Web and Windows. Type Device Manager. Tap Processor. Identifying processors in Windows 7 Click Start >...

  • Page 32: Display Options

    Display options Identifying the display adapter (Windows 7 and Windows 10) Start the Search Charm and select Settings. Type Device Manager in the search box, and tap Device Manager from the left pane. Expand Display adapters. Changing the screen resolution (Windows 7, 8.1 and 10) Right-click on the desktop and select Display Settings.

  • Page 33: Ddr4

    • PC screen only • Duplicate • Extend • Second Screen only DDR4 DDR4 (double data rate fourth generation) memory is a higher-speed successor to the DDR2 and DDR3 technologies and allows up to 512 GB in capacity, compared to the DDR3's maximum of 128 GB per DIMM. DDR4 synchronous dynamic random-access memory is keyed differently from both SDRAM and DDR to prevent the user from installing the wrong type of memory into the system.

  • Page 34: Memory Features

    Figure 3. Curved edge Memory Errors Memory errors on the system display the new ON-FLASH-FLASH or ON-FLASH-ON failure code. If all memory fails, the LCD does not turn on. Troubleshoot for possible memory failure by trying known good memory modules in the memory connectors on the bottom of the system or under the keyboard, as in some portable systems.

  • Page 35: Identifying The Hard Drive In Windows 10

    Identifying the hard drive in the BIOS Turn on or restart your system. When the Dell logo appears, perform one of the following actions to enter the BIOS setup program: • With keyboard — Tap F2 until the Entering BIOS setup message appears. To enter the Boot selection menu, tap F12.

  • Page 36: Usb 3.0/Usb 3.1 Gen 1 (Superspeed Usb)

    Let's take a quick look on the USB evolution referencing to the table below. Table 6. USB evolution Type Data Transfer Rate Category Introduction Year USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 5 Gbps Super Speed 2010 USB 2.0 480 Mbps High Speed 2000 USB 1.1 12 Mbps...

  • Page 37: Applications

    With today's ever increasing demands placed on data transfers with high-definition video content, terabyte storage devices, high megapixel count digital cameras etc., USB 2.0 may not be fast enough. Furthermore, no USB 2.0 connection could ever come close to the 480Mbps theoretical maximum throughput, making data transfer at around 320Mbps (40MB/s) —...

  • Page 38: Hdmi 1.4

    Microsoft announced that Windows 7 would have USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, perhaps not on its immediate release, but in a subsequent Service Pack or update. It is not out of the question to think that following a successful release of USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 support in Windows 7, SuperSpeed support would trickle down to Vista.

  • Page 39: Camera Features

    Camera features This laptop is shipped with the image resolution of 1280 x 720 (maximum). Starting the camera (Windwos 7, 8.1 and 10) To start the camera, open an application that uses the camera. For instance, if you tap the Skype software that is shipped with the laptop, the camera turns on.
  • Page 40 Technology and components...

  • Page 41: System Setup Options

    Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example: optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears. you can: •...

  • Page 42: Navigation Keys

    If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the desktop. Then, shut down or restart your computer and try again. NOTE: After the Dell logo appears, you can also press F12 and then select BIOS setup. General screen options This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.

  • Page 43: System Configuration Screen Options

    Option Description • Memory Information: Primary Hard Drive, SATA, Displays Memory Installed, Memory Available, Memory Speed, Memory Channels Mode, Memory Technology • Processor Information: Displays Processor Type, Core Count, Processor ID, Current Clock Speed, Minimum Clock Speed, Maximum Clock Speed, Processor L2 Cache, HT Capable, and 64-Bit Technology •...

  • Page 44: Video Screen Options

    Option Description The options are: • Enable Boot Support—enabled by default • Enable External USB Port—enabled by default NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of these settings. USB PowerShare This field configures the USB PowerShare feature behavior. This option allows you to charge external devices using the stored system battery power through the USB PowerShare port.
  • Page 45 Option Description Default setting: Not set Internal HDD-0 Allows you to set, change, or delete the administrator password. Password NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default setting: Not set Strong Password Allows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords. Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.

  • Page 46: Secure Boot Screen Options

    Option Description • Deactivate • Disable • Activate—enabled by default NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed. CPU XD Support Allows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor. Enable CPU XD Support—enabled by default Admin Setup Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.

  • Page 47: Power Management Screen Options

    • Enable USB Wake Support • Wake on Dell USB-C dock Default setting: The option is disabled. Wake on WLAN Allows you to enable or disable the feature that powers on the computer from the Off state when triggered by a LAN signal.

  • Page 48: Post Behavior Screen Options

    • Adaptive—enabled by default Configuration • Standard—Fully charges your battery at a standard rate. • ExpressCharge—The battery charges over a shorter time using Dell’s fast charging technology This option is enabled by default. • Primarily AC use • Custom If Custom Charge is selected, you can also configure Custom Charge Start and Custom Charge Stop.

  • Page 49: Wireless Screen Options

    Option Description • Lock Mode Enable Fastboot Allows you to speed up the boot process by bypassing some of the compatibility steps. The options are: • Minimal—enabled by default • Thorough • Auto Extended BIOS Allows you to create an extra preboot delay. The options are: POST Time •...

  • Page 50: System Logs Screen Options

    • Real Time Clock (RTC) reset The Real Time Clock (RTC) reset function allows you or your service technician to recover late model Dell Latitude and Precision systems from select No POST/No Boot/No Power situations. You can initiate the RTC reset on the system from a power off state and is connected to AC power. Press and hold the power button for twenty-five (25) seconds.

  • Page 51: Verifying System Memory In System Setup (Bios)

    Verifying system memory in system setup (BIOS) Turn on or restart your system. Perform the following actions after the Dell logo is displayed • With keyboard — Tap F2 until the Entering BIOS setup message appears. To enter the Boot selection menu, tap F12.

  • Page 52: Updating Bios On Systems With Bitlocker Enabled

    Insert the USB Flash drive into the system that requires the BIOS update. Restart the system and press F12 when the Dell Splash logo appears to display the One Time Boot Menu. Using arrow keys, select USB Storage Device and press Return.

  • Page 53: System And Setup Password

    System and setup password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer. CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
  • Page 54 The computer reboots. System setup options...

  • Page 55: Software

    Software This section provides information about the operating system, commands, and bundled software for the Dell Latitude 3480/3580. Topics: • Supported operating systems • Downloading drivers • Downloading the chipset driver • Intel HD Graphics drivers • AMD graphics •...

  • Page 56: Downloading The Chipset Driver

    Downloading the chipset driver Turn on the laptop. Go to Dell.com/support. Click Product Support, enter the Service Tag of your laptop, and then click Submit. NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

  • Page 57: Amd Graphics

    Table 9. Intel HD Graphics drivers Before installation After installation AMD graphics For models with discrete graphics, verify if the AMD Graphics driver is already installed in the system, by referring to the illustration below. Table 10. AMD graphics Before installation After installation IR camera For models with an IR camera, verify if the IR Camera driver is already installed in the system, by referring to the illustration below.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Running the ePSA diagnostics Power-on the computer. As the computer boots, press the F12 key as the Dell logo appears. On the boot menu screen, select the Diagnostics option. The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window is displayed.

  • Page 59: Real Time Clock (Rtc) Reset

    Real Time Clock (RTC) reset The Real Time Clock (RTC) reset function allows you or the service technician to recover the recently launched model Dell Latitude and Precision systems from select No POST/No Boot/No Power situations. You can initiate the RTC reset on the system from a power off state only if it is connected to AC power.

  • Page 60: Contacting Dell

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Go to Dell.com/support.

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