Dell Latitude 9420 Operation and maintenance manual

Latitude 9420/Latitude 9420 2-in-1
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P141G/P142G
Regulatory Type: P141G001/P142G001
June 2023
Rev. A04

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Chapter 1: Set up your Latitude 9420............................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2: Views of Latitude 9420................................................................................................ 6
Right....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Top.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Front....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Bottom................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Modes.....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Battery Charge and Status LED ....................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 3: Specifications of Latitude 9420.................................................................................. 13
Dimensions and weight..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Processor............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Chipset..................................................................................................................................................................................14
Operating system...............................................................................................................................................................14
Memory.................................................................................................................................................................................14
External ports..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Internal slots........................................................................................................................................................................15
Wireless module..................................................................................................................................................................15
WWAN module....................................................................................................................................................................16
Audio..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Media-card reader..............................................................................................................................................................17
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Battery..................................................................................................................................................................................19
Display..................................................................................................................................................................................20
Fingerprint reader (optional)........................................................................................................................................... 21
Sensor ..................................................................................................................................................................................21
GPU—Integrated.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Operating and storage environment.............................................................................................................................22
Chapter 4: Dell Optimizer............................................................................................................ 23
Chapter 5: SafeShutter .............................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 6: Dell low blue light display...........................................................................................25
Chapter 7: Keyboard shortcuts.................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 8: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 28
Contents
Contents 3

Set up your Latitude 9420
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
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 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
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
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Table 1. Locate Dell apps (continued)
Resources Description
SupportAssist
SupportAssist is the smart technology that keeps your computer running at its best by optimizing
settings, detecting issues, removing viruses and notifies when you need to make system
updates. SupportAssist proactively checks the health of your system's hardware and software.
When an issue is detected, the necessary system state information is sent to Dell to begin
troubleshooting. SupportAssist is preinstalled on most of the Dell devices running Windows
operating system. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide on
www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools.
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 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.
Set up your Latitude 9420 5

Views of Latitude 9420
Right
1. Antenna (WWAN only)
2. Air vents
3. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Left
1. Wedge-shaped lock slot 2. HDMI 2.0 port
3. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB4/
Power Delivery
4. microSIM slot (WWAN only)
5. microSD-card slot 6. Universal audio port
7. Antenna (WWAN only)
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6 Views of Latitude 9420

Top
1. Quad-array microphones 2. Power button with optional fingerprint reader
3. Right speaker 4. Clickpad
5. Left speaker
Views of Latitude 9420 7

Front
1. Proximity Sensors 2. Ambient-light sensor
3. IR Camera light 4. Camera-status light
5. Camera (RGB/IR) with SafeShutter 6. IR Camera light
7. Display 8. Battery-status light/Diagnostic-status light
8 Views of Latitude 9420

Bottom
1. Speakers
2. Air vents
3. Service tag label
Modes
NOTE: The modes are applicable to 2-in-1 only.
Views of Latitude 9420 9

Notebook
Tablet
10 Views of Latitude 9420