DELL Technologies g15 5530 13th Gen 8GB RAM 512 SSD Gaming Laptop Owner’s Manual

DELL Technologies g15 5530 13th Gen 8GB RAM 512 SSD Gaming Laptop

Notes, cautions, and warnings

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

Views of Dell G15 5530

Right

1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)
   • Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

Left

1. Network port
   • Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
2. Universal audio jack
   • Connect audio-output devices such as speakers, amplifiers, and so on.
3. Battery-status light
   • Indicates the battery-charge status.
   • Solid amber—Battery charge is low.
   • Blinking amber—Battery charge is critical.
   • Off—Battery is fully charged.

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 a sleep state, or hibernate state.
   • When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into a 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.

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 a sleep state, or hibernate state.
   • When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into a 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. For more information, see Me and My Dell at Dell Support Manuals.

Front

1. Camera
   • Make video calls, capture photos or 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
   • 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: 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. Supports 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 the power adapter to charge your computer 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 a 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

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

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 in 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 that are supported by your Dell G15 5530.

Table 5. Memory specifications

● 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 and slots

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

Table 6. External ports and slots

● One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) with DisplayPort

Audio port| One universal audio jack
Video port(s)| One HDMI 2.1 port
Media-card reader| Not supported
Description| Values
---|---
Power-adapter port| One 7.4 mm x 5.1 mm power adapter port
Security-cable slot| Not supported

Internal slots

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

Table 7. Internal slots

● 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 the 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

● 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

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 2280 solid-state drives (for systems with M.2 2280 solid-state drive configuration only). 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

● 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) by changing the Function Key Behavior in the BIOS setup program.

NOTE: If Copilot in Windows is not available on your computer, the Copilot key launches Windows Search. For more information about Copilot in Windows, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at the Dell Support site.

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 the Function Key Behavior in the BIOS Setup program.

Table 13. List of keyboard shortcuts

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

Table 14. Secondary behavior

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

available on:

● Windows, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article at the Microsoft Support Site.

● Ubuntu, see     Ubuntu Support Site.

Power adapter

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

Table 17. Power adapter specifications

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
Description| Option one| Option two| Option three
---|---|---|---
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)
  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.

Battery

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

Table 18. Battery specifications

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

| ● 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

  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.

CAUTION: 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

Description| Option one| Option two| Option three| Option four
---|---|---|---|---
Display type| Full High Definition (FHD)| Full High Definition (FHD), ComfortView Plus| Full High Definition (FHD), ComfortView Plus| Quad-High Definition (QHD), ComfortView Plus
Display-panel technology| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)| Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
Display-panel dimensions (active area):|  |  |  |
 | Height| 193.59 mm (7.62 in.)| 193.59 mm (7.62 in.)| 193.59 mm (7.62 in.)| 193.59 mm (7.62 in.)
 | Width| 344.16 mm (13.55 in.)| 344.16 mm (13.55 in.)| 344.16 mm (13.55 in.)| 344.16 mm (13.55 in.)
 | Diagonal| 395 mm (15.60 in.)| 395 mm (15.60 in.)| 394.87 mm (15.60 in.)| 394.87 mm (15.60 in.)
Display-panel native resolution| 1920 x 1080| 1920 x 1080| 1920 x 1080| 2560 x 1440
Luminance (typical)| 250 nits| 300 nits| 300 nits| 400 nits
Megapixels| 2.07| 2.07| 2.07| 3.68
Color gamut| 45% NTSC (typical)| 100% sRGB (typical)| 100% sRGB (typical)| 99% DCI-P3

(typical)

Pixels Per Inch (PPI)| 141| 141| 141| 188
Contrast ratio (typical)| ● 600:1 (minimum)

● 800:1 (typical)

| ● 800:1 (minimum)

● 1000:1 (typical)

| ● 800:1 (minimum)

● 1000:1 (typical)

| ● 800:1 (minimum)

● 1000:1 (typical)

Response time (maximum)| ● Tr+Tf: 25 ms (typical)

● Tr+Tf: 35 ms (maximum)

| ● GtG with Overdrive: 3 ms (typical)| GtG with Overdrive: 1 ms (typical)| GtG with Overdrive: 2 ms (typical)
Description| Option one| Option two| Option three| Option four
---|---|---|---|---
 |  | ● GtG without Overdrive: 8 ms (typical)|  |
Refresh rate| 120 Hz| 165 Hz| 360 Hz| 240 Hz
Horizontal view angle| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)
Vertical view angle| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)| +/- 85 degrees (typical)
Pixel pitch| 0.17925 mm x 0.17925

mm

| 0.17925 mm x 0.17925

mm

| 0.17925 mm x 0.17925

mm

| 0.13446 mm x

0.13446 mm

Power consumption (maximum)| 4.60 W| 6 W| 7.60 W| 8.55 W
Anti-glare vs glossy finish| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare| Anti-glare
Touch options| No| No| No| No

GPU—Integrated

The following table lists the specifications of the integrated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell G15 5530.

Table 20. GPU—Integrated

GPU—Discrete

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Dell G15 5530.

Table 21. GPU—Discrete

Operating and storage environment

• This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your Dell G15 5530.
• Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 22. Computer environment

condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*| 0.66 GRMS| 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)| 110 G†| 160 G†
Altitude range| -15.2 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 5518.4 ft)| -15.2 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 19234.4

ft)

  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.

• Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment.
• Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.

ComfortView Plus

• WARNING: Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
• Blue light is a color in the light spectrum that has a short wavelength and high energy.
• Chronic exposure to blue light, particularly from digital sources may disrupt sleep patterns and cause long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
• The display on this computer is designed to minimize blue light and complies with TÜV Rheinland’s requirement for low blue light displays.
• Low blue light mode is enabled at the factory, so no further configuration is necessary.

To reduce the risk of eye strain, it is also recommended that you:

• Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 and 28 inches (50 cm and 70 cm) from your eyes.
• Blink frequently to moisten your eyes, wet your eyes with water, or apply suitable eye drops.
• Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break.
• Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours.

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