Inspiron 3470
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: Inspiron 3470
Regulatory Model: D13S
Regulatory Type: D13S003
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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Set up your computer
CAUTION: To ensure good airflow and prevent overheating, place the system in an open area, at least 2 inches/5 cm away from walls. Ensure that air vents on the system are clear of any obstructions.
- Connect the keyboard and mouse.
NOTE: For setup instructions, see the documentation shipped with the keyboard and mouse.
- Connect the network cable—Optional.
- Connect the display.
NOTE: If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, connect the display to the discrete graphics card.
- Connect the power cable.
- Press the power button.
- Finish operating system setup.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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. - 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
Proactively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist documentation at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical fixes and the latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the knowledge base article SLN305843 at www.dell.com/support.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, see the knowledge base article 153764 at www.dell.com/support. - Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and fix problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB flash drive with a minimum capacity
of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for latest instructions.
- Connect the USB flash drive to your computer.
- In Windows search, type Recovery.
- In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed. - Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed. - Select Back up system files to the recovery drive and click Next.
- Select the USB flash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB flash drive will be deleted. - Click Create.
- Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product’s Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Views of Inspiron 3470
Front
- Optical-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the optical disc. - Optical-drive eject button
Press to open the optical drive tray. - Optical-drive emergency eject pinhole
Used to eject the optical-drive tray manually if the optical-drive eject button fails.
NOTE: For more information about manually ejecting optical-drive trays, see the knowledge base article SLN301118 at www.dell.com/support. - Optical drive (optional)
Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs. - Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
Press to put the computer in a sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut down the computer.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. For more information, see www.dell.com/support/manuals. - Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the hard drive. - SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card. - Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). - USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps
Back
- Line-in port
Connect recording or playback devices such as a microphone or CD player. - Line-out port
Connect speakers. - Microphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input. - VGA port
Connect an external display or a projector. - HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in-enabled device. Provides video and audio output. - USB 2.0 ports (4)
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps. - Network port (with lights)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. - 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. - Expansion-card slots
Provide access to ports on any installed PCI Express cards. - Power port
Connect a power cable to provide power to your computer. - Power-supply diagnostics light
Indicates the power-supply state. - Security-cable slot (for Kensington locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. - Padlock ring(s)
Attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your computer.
Specifications of Inspiron 3470
Computer model
Inspiron 3470
System information
Table 2. System information
| Description | Values |
| Processor | • 9th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7
• Intel Pentium Gold • Intel Celeron |
| Chipset | Intel H370 |
Operating system
- Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
- Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)
- Ubuntu
Dimensions and weight
Table 3. Dimensions and weight
| Description | Values |
| Height | 290 mm (11.42 in.) |
| Width | 92.60 mm (3.65 in.) |
| Depth | 292 mm (11.50 in.) |
| Weight (approximate) | 4.80 kg (10.58 lb) |
NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Memory
Table 4. Memory specifications
| Description | Values |
| Slots | Two UDIMM slots |
| Type | Dual-channel DDR4 |
| Speed | • 2400 MHz • 2666 MHz |
| Configurations supported: Per memory module slot Total memory |
4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB 4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, and 32 GB |
Ports and connectors
Table 5. Ports and connectors
| Description | Values |
| External: Network USB |
One RJ45 port • Four USB 2.0 ports • Two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports |
| Audio/Video | • One headset port • One microphone port • One line-out port • One line-in port • One VGA port • One HDMI-out 1.4 port |
| Internal: M.2 card |
• One M.2 card slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo card • One M.2 card slot for solid-state drive (SATA) |
Communications
Table 6. Supported Communications
| Description | Values |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board |
| Wireless | • Intel 9462 1x1ac + Bluetooth 5.0 (802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0, 1×1) • Intel 9560 2x2ac + Bluetooth 5.0 (802.11ac + Bluetooth 5.0, 2×2) • DW 1707 + Bluetooth 4.0 (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0, 1×1) |
Wireless
Table 7. Wireless
| Description | Values | Values | Values |
| Type | DW1707 | Intel 9462 1x1ac | Intel 9560 2x2ac |
| Transfer rate (maximum) | 150 Mbps | 305 Mbps/326 Mbps | 1204 Mbps/1220 Mbps |
| Frequency bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz | 2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Encryption | • 64-bit/128-bit WEP • AES-CCMP • SKIP |
• 64-bit/128-bit WEP • SKIP |
• 64-bit/128-bit WEP • AES-CCMP • SKIP |
Audio
Table 8. Audio specifications
| Description | Values |
| Controller | Realtek ALC3820-CG |
| Type | Integrated 5.1 channel Intel High Definition Audio |
Storage
Your computer supports one hard drive and an optional optical drive.
Table 9. Storage specifications
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
| One slimline DVD+/-RW optical drive | SATA 6 Gbps | N/A |
| Two 2.5-inch hard drive | SATA 6 Gbps | Up to 1 TB |
| One 3.5-inch hard drive | SATA 6 Gbps | Up to 2 TB |
| One M.2 2280 solid-state drive | SATA 6 Gbps | Up to 512 GB |
Media-card reader
Table 10. Media-card reader specifications
| Description | Values |
| Type | One SD-card slot |
| Cards supported | SD card |
Power ratings
Table 11. Power ratings
| Type | APFC Full Range 200 W | APFC HV 200 W | EPA Bronze 200 W |
| Input voltage | 100 VAC-240 VAC | 100 VAC-240 VAC | 100 VAC-240 VAC |
| Input frequency | 47 Hz-63 Hz | 47 Hz-63 Hz | 47 Hz-63 Hz |
| Input current (maximum) | 3.20 A/1.60 A | 3.20 A/1.60 A | 6.60 A/3.30 A |
| Output current (continuous) | 16.50 A/14 A | 16.50 A/14 A | 16.50 A/14 A |
| NOTE: Maximum continuous total DC output power shall not exceed 200 W. |
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| Rated output voltage | 12 VA/12 VB | 12 VA/12 VB | 12 VA/12 VB |
| Temperature range: Operating Storage |
5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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Video
Table 12. Video specifications
| Integrated | Discrete | |
| Controller | • Intel UHD 610 Graphics • Intel UHD 630 Graphics |
NVIDIA GT710 LP |
| Memory | Shared system memory | 2 GB |
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 13. Computer environment
| Operating | Storage | |
| Temperature range | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity
(maximum) |
20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| NOTE: Maximum dew point temperature = 26°C |
NOTE: Maximum dew point temperature = 33°C |
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| Vibration (maximum) * |
0.26 GRMS | 1.37 GRMS |
| Shock | 40 G† | 105 G‡ |
Operating Storage
(maximum)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates the user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in a parked position.
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 14. Self-help resources
| Self-help resources | Resource location |
| Information about Dell products and services | www.dell.com |
| My Dell |  |
| Tips |  |
| Contact Support | In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. |
| Online help for the operating system | www.dell.com/support/windows |
| Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on. | www.dell.com/support |
| Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns. | 1.Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Type the subject or keyword in the Search box. 3. Click Search to retrieve the related articles. |
| Learn and know the following information about your product:
• Product specifications |
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your product through one of the following: |
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
