Dell Latitude 3480 System Guide
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Dell Latitude 3480 System Guide: Contains Links to How-To Guides and Useful Information About Your System
Expand Each Section Below for Information About Using Your Dell Latitude 3480.
Getting to know your computer:
A link to the System Manual can be found here:
This section provides links to information about locations of connectors and ports, figures of your computer, and will help you to get started with your computer.
- Dell Latitude 3480 Visual Guide
- Dell Latitude 3480 Keyboard Guide
- A Guide to Docking Stations and Port Replicators on Dell Laptops
Installation Options:
This section covers the supported Operating System reinstallation options for your computer.
See the tabs below to find out more about information.
Microsoft Windows
For information about the various Windows operating system versions click the following link:
Drivers:
This section gives information about drivers and the required order of installation for the various.
Windows Operating System versions supported on your Dell computer.
Driver Installation Order:
Identifying any Drivers that are not covered in the Install Order:
Ubuntu Linux
For information about Ubuntu Linux on your computer please see the following link:
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Ubuntu Linux operating system on your Dell Computer
- How to Install Ubuntu Linux on your Dell Computer
- How to Install Ubuntu and a Windows Operating System as "Dual Boot" on your Dell Computer
For Further information, you can also see the Ubuntu Website:
System Backup and Recovery
This section provides information about the Backup and Recovery options for your computer.
Unless you specified Recovery Media in your order, your Windows 10 computer will not come with a recovery USB Flash Drive or Discs. For information about creating recovery media for your computer if there is a catastrophic computer failure, follow the link below:
- Create Windows 10 Recovery media for your Dell computer.
- Create Windows Installation Media for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 using the Media Creation Tool.
Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
On factory installed Windows 10 computers, WinRE allows you to restore your computer back to the original factory state. For more information see the link below:
Dell Recovery Image of Microsoft Windows
You can also download a recovery image of the Microsoft Windows Operating System that is customized for your Dell product from the Dell support site.
Dell Backup and Recovery (DBAR)
For computers prior to Windows 10, DBAR is a flexible automated backup and recovery application which is designed to reliably protect your most important digital documents and memories in just a few clicks.
Unless you specified Recovery Media in your order, your computer will not come with a recovery USB Flash-Drive or Discs, you can also use the DBAR application to make recovery media for your computer if there is a catastrophic computer failure.
More information can be found out from the Dell Backup and Recovery Support page:
For information about computers that have been upgraded to Windows 10 please see the following article:
Further general information about recovering Windows can be found in the following article:
Dell SupportAssist for PCs and Tablets:
SupportAssist previously called My Dell, provides computer updates, detects issues and sends you alerts based on your device, which makes solving and preventing problems easier than ever. This application gives you access to everything you must take the guesswork out of maintaining PCs and tablets. For more information and installation instructions see the following link:
Diagnostics and Error Codes:
This section provides links to articles about diagnostics and the various error messages, beep codes and Diagnostic LED codes that can help to troubleshoot potential hardware and software issues on your computer.
- Using the ePSA or PSA Diagnostics and a Guide to Error Codes
- Diagnostic and Battery Indicators for Latitude Notebooks and Tablets
- Help With Troubleshooting System Lock Ups or Freezes.
- Identify and Troubleshoot Windows Crashes and Restarts that are caused by Blue Screen (Crash Screen) errors.
You can also use the diagnostics that are on the Dell Support page, this requires Dell System Detect and SupportAssist to be installed on your computer. This is performed if you choose to run the diagnostics. You can get to those diagnostics by following the link below:
Hardware:
The section below provides links to articles that contain information about the different hardware on your computer. They can help you to troubleshoot any problems that might be identified by the above diagnostics. There are also general "How to" articles that can help with tasks, for example like updating the BIOS or upgrading a hard drive.
AC Adapter and Battery
Audio
- A guide to identifying the source of abnormal noises on a Dell personal computer
- Why is the volume low when I plug my headphones directly into the sound card jack?
- How to fix problems with speakers emitting unwanted noise
- How to Troubleshoot and Resolve a No Audio issue with a Latitude personal computer
BIOS and Motherboard
- What is BIOS and How to Check and Update the System Setup or BIOS on Your Dell System
- How to Perform a BIOS or CMOS Reset and/or Clear the NVRAM on your Dell System
- How to resolve a signed BIOS firmware message on a Dell Latitude, Precision or OptiPlex computer
Fan and Overheating Issues
- How to troubleshoot an Overheating, Shutdown or Thermal issue on a Dell personal computer
- A guide to identifying the source of an Abnormal Noise on a Dell personal computer
Hard Drive Issues
Input Devices Issues
- Keyboard Usage and Troubleshooting Guide
- Mouse Usage and Troubleshooting Guide
- Touchpad Usage and Troubleshooting Guide
Memory
- How to Troubleshoot and Resolve Memory issues with a Dell Notebook personal computer
- Latitude: Memory compatibility guide
- What is DDR3L memory?
Networking, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Dell Networking and Wireless Support Center
- How to Troubleshoot and Resolve any Wired network adapter issues with a Dell Latitude personal computer
- A list of various "How To" Network and Wi-Fi Troubleshooting articles for Dell computers
- Troubleshooting Guide for Bluetooth issues on your Latitude Dell personal computer
No POST, No Power
- No Power, No POST, No Boot or No Video issues with your Dell Computer
- How to Troubleshoot a No Power Issue on a Latitude Notebook personal computer
Optical Drive
Ports, Port Replicators and Docking Stations
- Troubleshooting Ports on your Dell Latitude personal computer
- A Guide to the External Ports and Connectors on a Dell Computer
- A guide to Docking Stations and Port Replicators on Dell Laptops
Video Issues
Another Software, Security and Encryption, and anti-virus:
This section covers the Software that is supported on your computer, it also has links to information about Security and Encryption and anti-virus.
See the tabs below to find out more about information.
Software
Your computer is shipped with some preinstalled applications and software which are designed to make.
Your life is easier This section contains links to information about these.
To access the Dell Download Center, click the following link:
To access the Dell Application and Software Page click the following link:
Software sold with your computer:
This section provides information about some of the software that is preinstalled and sold with your computer.
Some of the software that is sold at the time of purchase has to be downloaded once you receive your computer.
This is achieved by using Dell Digital Delivery, for more info see the links below:
Security and Encryption
This section contains links to information about Security and Encryption on your Dell computer.
Dell Data Protection | Access (DDPA)
Dell Data Protection - Encryption
Anti-virus
To access the Dell Security and Virus Support Page click on the following link:
Your computer may be preinstalled with an anti-virus program, for more information,
Follow the link below.
- Useful Information about the third-party anti-virus programs that ship with a Dell personal computer
For further information about Viruses, Spyware and Malware more information can be found.
By following the links below:
- What are the different types of Viruses, Spyware and Malware that can infect my computer
- Protect your computer or remove virus, spyware, or other malware in Microsoft Windows.
- How to Identify and Repair Malware or Virus Infected Systems