Brand: Dell
Category: Laptop
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for 3480
Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2025, 4:17 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2023-03-01
Warranty Information
Warranty information is not explicitly detailed in this section of the manual.
Right Side Ports and Indicators
- Universal audio jack for headphones or headset.
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare for data transfer and charging (requires power adapter when off/hibernate).
- HDMI port for connecting to external displays.
- Security-cable slot for physical security.
Left Side Ports
- Network port (RJ45) for wired network access.
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 port for data transfer.
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports supporting DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB Type-C, USB4, and Power Delivery (up to 40 Gbps). Can connect to Dell Docking Stations.
- Power and battery-status light (indicates power and battery charge levels).
- Nano-SIM slot (optional) for mobile broadband.
- Smart-card reader (optional) for authentication.
Top Side Components
- Touchpad for cursor control and clicking.
- NFC/Contactless smart card reader (optional).
- Power button with optional fingerprint reader for power control and biometric login.
Display Components
- Left and Right microphones for audio input.
- Infrared emitter and camera (optional) for Windows Hello.
- Camera shutter for privacy.
- Camera for video and photos.
- Camera-status light.
- Ambient-light sensor for automatic display brightness adjustment.
Bottom Components
- Left and Right speakers for audio output.
- Service Tag label for identification and warranty.
Battery and Status Light
The LED behavior indicates system power state and battery charge level.