Dell G15 5530 (P121F) Manual

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Right

Left

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.

Front

1. Camera
   Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

2. Camera-status light
   Turns on when the camera is in use.
3. Microphone
   Provides digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.

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.

Back

1. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port with DisplayPort
   Supports DisplayPort 1.4 and also enables you to connect an external display using a display adapter.
   NOTE: This port is only available on computers shipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050/4050/4060 graphics card.
   NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
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. Power-adapter port
   Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.

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.

Set up your Dell G15 5530

About this task
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Steps

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 Technologies 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 SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at Serviceability Tools at the Dell Support Site. 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 the Dell Support Site.
	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 the Dell Support Site.

Specifications of Dell G15 5530

Dimensions and weight

The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Description		Values
Height:
	Front height	21.28 mm (0.83 in.)
	Rear height	26.15 mm (1.02 in.)
Width		357.26 mm (14.06 in.)
Depth		274.52 mm (10.80 in.)
Weight NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration that is ordered and manufacturing variability.		2.81 kg (6.20 lb)

Processor

The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Dell G15 5530.

Table 3. Processor

Description	Option one	Option two	Option three	Option four
Processor type	13th Generation Intel Core i5-13450HX	13th Generation Intel Core i7-13650HX	13th Generation Intel Core i7-13700HX	13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900HX
Processor wattage	55 W	55 W	55 W	55 W
Processor total core count	10	14	16	24
Performance-cores	6	6	8	8
Efficient-cores	4	8	8	16
Processor total thread counts	16	20	24	32
	NOTE: Intel® Hyper Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
Performance-cores frequency
Processor base frequency	2.40 GHz	2.60 GHz	2.10 GHz	2.20 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency	Up to 4.60 GHz	Up to 4.90 GHz	Up to 5 GHz	Up to 5.40 GHz
Efficient-cores frequency
Processor base frequency	1.80 GHz	1.90 GHz	1.50 GHz	1.60 GHz
Maximum turbo frequency	3.40 GHz	3.60 GHz	3.70 GHz	3.90 GHz
	NOTE: Processor clock speeds and thermal design power differ according to the thermal mode selected in the My Dell app on your computer.
Processor cache	20 MB	24 MB	30 MB	36 MB
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset that is supported for your Dell G15 5530.

Table 4. Chipset

Operating system

Your Dell G15 5530 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
• Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, 64-bit

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 5. Memory specifications

Description	Values
Memory slots	Two SODIMM slots
Memory type	DDR5
Memory speed	4800 MT/s
Maximum memory configuration	32 GB
Minimum memory configuration	8 GB
Memory size per slot	8 GB or 16 GB
Memory configurations supported	8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s, dual-channel 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MT/s, dual-channel NOTE: When upgrading memory, Dell Technologies recommends replacing memory of the same capacity and speed in both the SODIMM slots to prevent compatibility and reliability issues. Ensure that the BIOS version is 1.6.0 or later when upgrading the memory.

External ports

The following table lists the external ports of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 6. External ports

Internal slots

The following table lists the internal slots of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 7. Internal slots

Description	Values
M.2	One M.2 2230 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card Two M.2 2230/2280 slots for solid-state drives NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site.

Ethernet

The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 8. Ethernet specifications

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module that is supported on your Dell G15 5530.

Table 9. Wireless module specifications

Description	Values
Model number	Intel AX201
Transfer rate	2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported	2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (Wi-Fi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (Wi-Fi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (Wi-Fi 802.11ax)
Encryption	64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP
Bluetooth wireless card	Bluetooth 5.2
	NOTE: The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 10. Audio specifications

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your Dell G15 5530.
Your Dell G15 5530 supports one of the following storage configurations:

• One M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 solid-state drive
• Two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 solid-state drives

The primary drive of your Dell G15 5530 is installed in solid-state drive slot one.

Table 11. Storage specifications

Keyboard

The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 12. Keyboard specifications

Description	Values
Keyboard type	Single-color backlit (white) keyboard Single-color backlit (hot coral) keyboard Four-zone RGB backlit keyboard
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.

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 13. List of keyboard shortcuts

Function key	Redefined key (for multimedia control)	Primary 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)
		Print screen
		Home
		End

The Fn key is also used with selected keys on the keyboard to invoke other secondary functions.

Table 14. Secondary behavior

Function key	Secondary behavior
	Turn off/on wireless
	Pause/Break
	Insert
	Sleep
	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
	End

Camera

The following table lists the camera specifications of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 15. Camera specifications

Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 16. Touchpad specifications

Power adapter

The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your Dell G15 5530.

Table 17. Power adapter specifications

Description	Option one	Option two	Option three
Type	180 W NOTE: The availability of computer configurations with a 180 W adapter may vary and may not be available in your specific country or region.	240 W	330 W
Connector dimensions:
External diameter	7.40 mm (0.29 in.)	7.40 mm (0.29 in.)	7.40 mm (0.29 in.)
Internal diameter	5.10 mm (0.20 in.)	5.10 mm (0.20 in.)	5.10 mm (0.20 in.)
Power-adapter dimensions:
Height	30 mm (1.18 in.)	25.40 mm (1 in.)	43 mm (1.69 in.)
Width	76.20 mm (3 in.)	100 mm (3.94 in.)	100 mm (3.94 in.)
Depth	155 mm (6.10 in.)	200 mm (7.87 in.)	200 mm (7.87 in.)
Input voltage	100 VAC x 240 VAC	100 VAC x 240 VAC	100 VAC x 240 VAC
Input frequency	50 Hz x 60 Hz	50 Hz x 60 Hz	50 Hz x 60 Hz
Input current (maximum)	2.34 A	3.50 A	4.40 A
Output current (continuous)	2.34 A	12.31 A	16.92 A
Rated output voltage	19.50 VDC	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)	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)
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 5530.

Table 18. Battery specifications

Description	Option one	Option two
Battery type	3-cell, 56 Wh, Lithium-ion, ExpressCharge Boost	6-cell, 86 Wh, Lithium-ion, ExpressCharge Boost
Battery voltage	11.40 VDC	11.40 VDC
Battery weight (maximum)	0.25 Kg (0.56 lb)	0.34 kg (0.75 lb)
Battery dimensions:
Height	7.56 mm (0.30 in.)	7.56 mm (0.30 in.)
Width	77.70 mm (3.06 in.)	77.70 mm (3.06 in.)
Depth	295.20 mm (11.62 in.)	295.20 mm (11.62 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating	Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Discharge: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)	Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Discharge: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°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)	Express Charge Method: 2 hours Standard Charge/Predominately AC User Charge Method: 3 hours Express Charge Boost Charge Method (Fast Charge for Initial 35%): From 0% up to 35% in as little as 20 minutes	Express Charge Method: 2 hours Standard Charge/Predominately AC User Charge Method: 3 hours Express Charge Boost Charge Method (Fast Charge for Initial 35%): From 0% up to 35% in as little as 20 minutes
Coin-cell battery	Not supported	Not supported
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. Dell Technologies recommends that you charge the battery regularly for optimal power consumption. If your battery charge is 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 5530.

Table 19. Display specifications