Dell G3 15 3500 Gaming Laptop User Guide

G3 15 3500 Gaming Laptop
User Guide

G3 15 3500 Gaming Laptop

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Set up your Dell G3 15 3500

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: To conserve battery power, the battery might enter power-saving mode. Connect the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer.
2. Finish operating system setup.
   For Ubuntu:
   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. For more information about installing and configuring Ubuntu, see the knowledge base articles 000131655 and 000131676 at www.dell.com/support.
   For Windows:
   Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
   ● Connect to a network for Windows updates.
   NOTE: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
   ● If connected to the Internet, sign in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the Internet, create an offline account.
   ● On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended.
   Table 1. Locate Dell apps

   Resources	Description
   	My Dell Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available.
   	SupportAssist 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 Support Assist 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 about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article 000149088 at www.dell.com/support.
   	Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 000129837 at www.dell.com/support.

Views of Dell G3 15 3500

Right

1. microSD-card slot
   Reads from and writes to the microSD-card. The computer supports the following card types:
   ● Secure Digital (SD)
   ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
   ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
2. Headset port
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)
   Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

Left
Computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

1. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
2. HDMI port
   Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio outp
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4. Network port
   Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.

Computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

1. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
2. HDMI port
   Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4. Network port
   Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
5. 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.

Computers shipped with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti and above

1. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
2. Mini DisplayPort
   Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Mini DisplayPort provides video and audio output.
3. HDMI port
   Connect to a TV, external display or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
   Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5. Network port
   Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
6. Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port
   Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
   Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.
   NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.

Base

1. Touch pad
   Move your finger on the touch pad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
2. Left-click area
   Press to left-click.
3. Right-click area
   Press to right-click.
4. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
   Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
   When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
   If the power button has a fingerprint reader, place your finger on the power button to log in.
   NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information, see Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.

Display

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

Bottom

1. 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.

Specifications of Dell G3 15 3500

Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Processor
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 3. Processor

Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 4. Chipset

Operating system
Your Dell G3 15 3500 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
• Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, 64-bit

Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 5. Memory specifications

External ports
The following table lists the external ports of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 6. External ports

Internal slots
The following table lists the internal slots of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 7. Internal slots

Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 8. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 9. Wireless module specifications

Audio
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 10. Audio specifications

Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Dell G3 15 3500.
Your Dell G3 15 3500 supports one of the following storage configurations:

• One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
• One M.2 2230 solid-state drive and one M.2 2280 solid-state drive
• One 2.5-inch hard drive and one Intel Optane
  NOTE: 2.5-inch hard drive is supported only on the computers shipped with 3-cell (51 Wh) battery.
• One 2.5-inch hard drive and one M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive
  NOTE: 2.5-inch hard drive is supported only on the computers shipped with 3-cell (51 Wh) battery.
  The primary drive of your Dell G3 15 3500 varies with the storage configuration. For computers:
• with an M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive
• without an M.2 drive, the 2.5-inch drive is the primary drive

Table 11. Storage specifications

Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage (optional)
Intel Optane Memory technology utilizes 3D XPoint memory technology and functions as a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator and/or storage device depending on the Intel Optane Memory installed in your computer.
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage functions as both a non-volatile storage cache/accelerator (enabling enhanced read/write speeds for hard-drive storage) and a solid-state storage solution. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
Table 12. Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage specifications

NOTE: Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:

• 9th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher (Anniversary Update)
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher

Media-card reader
The following table lists the media cards supported by your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 13. Media-card reader specifications

Description	Values
Media-card type	One SD card
Media-cards supported	● Secure Digital (SD) ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.

Keyboard
The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 14. Keyboard specifications

Camera
The following table lists the camera specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 15. Camera specifications

Touchpad
The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 16. Touch pad specifications

Power adapter
The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 17. Power adapter specifications

Battery
The following table lists the battery specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 18. Battery specifications

Battery weight (maximum)	0.23 kg (0.51 lb)	0.23 kg (0.51 lb)
Battery dimensions:
Height	241.25 mm (9.50 in.)	241.25 mm (9.50 in.)
Width	67.45 mm (2.66 in.)	67.45 mm (2.66 in.)
Depth	7.05 mm (0.28 in.)	7.05 mm (0.28 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Storage	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Battery operating time	Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.	Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate) NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information on the Dell Power Manager see, Me and My Dell on www.dell.com.	4 hours (when the computer is off)	4 hours (when the computer is off)
Coin-cell battery	CR2032	CR2032

Display
The following table lists the display specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 19. Display specifications

Fingerprint reader (optional)
The following table lists the specifications of the optional fingerprint-reader of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 20. Fingerprint reader specifications

GPU—Integrated
The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell G3 15 3500.
Table 21. GPU—Integrated

GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell G3 15 3500
Table 22. GPU—Discrete

Operating and storage environment
This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Dell G3 15 3500.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 23. Computer environment

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.

Keyboard shortcuts

NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys used for shortcuts remain the same across all language configurations.
Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. The symbol shown on the lower part of the key refers to the character that is typed out when the key is pressed. If you press Shift and the key, the symbol shown on the upper part of the key is typed out. For example, if you press 2, 2 is typed out; if you press Shift + 2, @ is typed out.
The keys F1 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 24. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Redefined key (for multimedia control)	Behavior
		Mute audio
		Decrease volume
		Increase volume
		Play previous track/chapter
		Play/Pause
		Play next track/chapter
		Enable/disable Game Shift
		Switch to external display
		Search

Function key	Redefined key (for multimedia control)	Behavior
		Toggle keyboard backlight (optional) NOTE: Non-backlight keyboards have the F10 function key without   the backlight icon. In this case, the function key does not toggle the keyboard backlight function.
		Decrease brightness
		Increase brightness

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.
Table 25. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Behavior
	Turn off/on wireless
	Pause/Break
	Sleep
	Toggle scroll lock
	Toggle between power and battery-status light/hard-drive activity light
	System request
	Open application menu
	Toggle fn key lock
	Page up
	Page down
	Home

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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 26. Self-help resources

Self-help resources	Resource location
Information about Dell products and services	www.dell.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support	In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system	www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.com/support/linux
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents.	Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns	1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select Support > Knowledge Base. 3. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles.

Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

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