Dell Latitude E4300 User manual

Dell Latitude™ E4300 & E4200
Technical Guideboo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
E-Family Overview 3 Detailed Technical Overivew 45-70
Key Features 3 System Configurations 46-50
All Day Computing 4-12 OS, Chipset, CPU 46
All Day Battery Life 5Memory 47
Connectivity 6-7 Primary Storage 48
Dell ControlPoint 8-12 Removable Storage & Expansion Slots 49
Inspired Desgin 13-20 Ports and Connectors 50
Durable Design 14 Communications 51-58
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51
DellFlash Ultra Performance SSD
15
Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11g)
51
Docks and Peripherals 16-20 Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11 a/g/Draft n) 52
Peace of Mind 21-26 Intel® WiFi Link 5100 (802.11 a/g/Draft n) 53
Dell Services 22-23 Intel® WiFi Link 5300 (802.11 a/g/Draft n) 54
Security 24-26 Dell Wireless 5530 (WWAN) 55
Total Control of Ownership
27 29
Dell Wireless 5720 (WWAN)
56
Total
Control
of
Ownership
27
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29
Dell
Wireless
5720
(WWAN)
56
Systems Management 28-29 Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth 2.1 57
Core Technologies 30-33 Network Adapter (NIC) 58
New Performance Architecture 31 Security 59
Graphics 32 E-Family Docking 60-62
The Green Side of Latitude
33
Graphic Controller
63
The
Green
Side
of
Latitude
33
Graphic
Controller
63
Product Gallery 34-44 LCD 64
E4300 Product Views 35-38 Battery 65-67
E4300 Technical Specifications 39 AC Adapters 68
E4200 Product Views 40-43 Keyboard & Mouse 69
E4200 Technical Specifications
44
Operating Conditions
70
E4200
Technical
Specifications
44
Operating
Conditions
70
Important Information 71

Latitude E4300, E4200 Reviewer’s Guide
Latitude E4300 and E4200 Ultra-Portable notebooks are engineered to be thin and light
without compromising the enterprise-class features you come to expect with Dell Latitude
laptops (Durable, Reliable, Long Battery Life, Highly Manageable, Maximize Total Cost of
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The Dell Latitude E4300 provides the full feature set of a Mainstream in a thin and
light 13” laptop. The Dell Latitude E4200 starting weight is at 2.2 lbs (1kg) and is one
of the lightest enterprise-class 12.1” notebooks.
Key Features:
Innovative Dell Latitude OnTM mode
provides near instant access to email,
calendar and internet through both Wi-Fi
and mobile broadband connections This
Sleek, thin and light with robust hinges for
improved durability. Plus a new keyboard
designed for accuracy, durability and
comfort and also available with a backlit
and mobile broadband connections
.
This
low power mode enables long notebook
battery life.
The secure ultra-portable laptop featuring
Dell ControlVaultTM secure credential
management, multi-factor authentication
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comfort and also available with a backlit
option.
Featuring Intel® vPro™ technology for
enhanced manageability and performance.
Energy Star ™ compliant and EPEAT Gold.
E4200 takes Dell Latitude environmental
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reader (E4300), and optional biometric
fingerprint reader.
Anytime, Anywhere wireless
connectivity* supports all current wireless
technology like Wi-Fi ®, mobile
leadership further with a motherboard
containing “halogen-free” laminates, as well
as “halogen-free” chassis plastics and fan
housing/impeller.
broadband*, Bluetooth® 2.1, and is built
for emerging technologies such as
WiMAX™, High Performance Wireless-
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Seamless transitions from on-the-move to
full deskto
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Target Market
CIO, IT Managers, IT Generalists and
Specialists Small Business owners
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family docking solutions.
Dell ControlPoint™ creates an awesome
user experience by simplifying your Wi-Fi
connections. Make adjustments to
management profiles without taxing your
system memory
Specialists
,
Small Business owners
and End Users.
Primary Usage
Executive; Business Traveler; and
Corridor Warrior
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system memory
.

ALL DAY COMPUTING
*
ALL DAY COMPUTING
I can stay connected and productive
virtually anywhere and everywhere.*
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All Day Battery Life*
Dell introduces a dramatic step forward in
batter
y
life: batteries that last and last for all-
y
day computing*.
Both E4200 and E4300 are equipped with
several battery options. Users can have dual
battery configuration with an ultra-thin 6-cell
battery slice and the primary 6
-
cell battery.
6-cell battery slice
can also be charged
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l
battery slice and the primary 6
cell battery.
Introducing new technology like LED backlit
displays and customized battery settings to
achieve a full day charge through new Dell
ControlPoint software
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Extend your battery service with optional
battery replacement service during your 3-
year Limited Hardware Warranty*.
X-cell battery with
LED batter
y
y
life/health gauge
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Connectivity
Free yourself from cables with our excellent
antenna desi
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Mobile Broadband*
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Wireless-N in addition to emerging wireless
technologies like WiMAX.
Optional Integrated Dell Mobile
Broadband* (cellular data) mini-cards
provide wide area data connectivity via
provide wide area data connectivity via
national cellular networks. With average
download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps*, you can
remain productive wherever you go.* Both
EV-DO Rev A and HSPA solutions available;
tri-band HSPA solutions support international
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Dual 5-band mobile broadband antennas
provide support for all major worldwide
frequency bands. International travelers who
roam between the U.S. and Europe can get full
3G s
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you get investment protection for after point
of sale card purchases or even next generation
card upgrades – the antennas to support are
already there.
Mobile broadband cards have built
-
in GPS
Mobile broadband cards have built
in GPS
functionality that can be used with location-
based applications.
Wi-Fi Catcher™
Wireless on/off switch and sniffer button
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out
if
a connect
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available, even when the system is off. Use
the switch to turn off antennas when not in
use to save battery life. Easy to check for
available networks without opening or turning
on the notebook.
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Wi-Fi Catcher™

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Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Latitude E4300/E4200 offer Intel® Centrino®
Mobile technology featuring the Intel WiFi
Link 5100 or 5300 Draft 802.11n Wi-Fi cards,
Intel Core™ 2 Processor and Intel GS45
Express Chipset. Intel Centrino Mobile
Technology delivers excellent wireless
Technology delivers excellent wireless
performance while enabling great notebook
battery life.
Dell Wireless LAN
Latitude E4300/E4200 feature a choice of Dell
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either the Dell Wireless 1397 802.11g or the
Dell Wireless 1510 Draft 802.11n Wi-Fi cards.
Personal Area Networks enable connection to
devices and peripherals such as keyboards,
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mice, printers, scanners an
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stations within a PAN.
Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth
The optional Dell 365 Bluetooth module
features the latest Bluetooth version 2.1 +
EDR (Windows® XP OS) technology with a
throughput of 3Mbps*.
Compared to the previous Dell 360/Bluetooth
2.0 combination, the new Dell Bluetooth 2.1
offerings can provide longer battery life and
easier
p
airin
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for Bluetooth 2.1-ca
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Dell’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
solutions are desi
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devices.
Allows cable-free computing with Bluetooth
enabled devices such as keyboards, mice,
PDAs, headsets & mobile phones.
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together with minimal
interference.The optional Dell
Wireless 365 Bluetooth module
incorporates its own dedicated
antenna and radio to help
achieve optimal performance.
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The Tools You Need
New Dell ControlPoint software puts you in
com
p
lete control. It
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rovides a sin
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point with intuitive navigation to easily
configure your notebook the way you need it.
With a single hot key combination, you have
access to the settings you need: power
management, displays and devices,
management, displays and devices,
connections, security and system information.
Consistent visual user interface throughout all
these applications means easy, natural
interaction for end users.
User Selectable Modules with Tight
User Selectable Modules with Tight
Administrative Controls
IT managers have the option to install all of
the modules or pick and choose specific
modules for their custom system images. IT
managers can also control user configurable
options create company specific branding and
options
,
create company specific branding
,
and
enable company help files and automated links
to additional web content.
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Dell ControlPoint
Power Settings
The ControlPoint Power
Settings module provides a
wide-ranging set of power
management configuration,
alerting capabilities and
sleep modes.
Battery Status
Quickly view battery
status, available charge and
health. Users can also
easily configure advanced
power settings to
power settings to
maximize battery life.
Power Scheme and
Sleep Mode
Choose the preset All Day
Batter
y
Mode to maximize
y
your battery life
Custom-configure power
schemes to work the way
you want to work
Sleep modes can be quickly
configured along with
standby and hibernate
settings
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Display and Devices
The Dell ControlPoint Display
& Devices module provides a
variety of configurable settings
for your display as well as
other devices attached or
installed with your system.
Some key configurable
features include the
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projectors, ambient light
sensor and keyboard
backlighting capabilities.
Keyboard Hotkeys
Customers can easily set up a
Customers can easily set up a
series of custom hot keys to
meet their individual work
environment requirements
See your work in a whole
new light.
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pt
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ona
l LED B
ac
kli
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keyboards allow for easier
work in darker settings.
Use ControlPoint to easily
configure your backlit
keyboard to automatically
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keyboard to automatically
adjust to ambient light.

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Dell ControlPoint
Connections Manager
For fast and easy connections to any
device or network, the Connections
Manager module provides a
comprehensive communications
management environment: Ethernet,
Dial-Up, Wi-Fi, Mobile Broadband* and
GPS.
Users can also enable & disable any of
the radios on their notebook – Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, UWB, GPS and Mobile
Broadband*.
Location Profiles and
Location Profiles and
Administrative Controls
Create multiple mobile Profile Settings
such as printer, browser, VPN and
network, as well as mobility settings
for adapter and profile switching.
Define, export, and import usage
profiles. Customize printer setup,
application launch, drive mapping, and
more.
Administrative controls with the ability
to limit user configurable options.
Enhanced Diagnostics and
Administrative Tools
Simple and advanced configuration
and status dashboard
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connection diagnostics and event
logging
Hardware diagnostics for all
devices
Error and Connection Status log

Profile import/export and locking
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Profile import/export and locking

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Dell ControlPoint
Security Center
As more critical data becomes
mobile the need for enhanced
security is vital. The Dell
ControlPoint Security Center
module provides access to use
authentication, encryption,
fingerprint readers and
smartcard technologies.
Security Status
Quickly view system security
status
Manage Logins and
Passwords
Require fingerprint for login
Set a pre-boot password
Manage Windows® password
settings
Manage Data Protection
Set hard drive password
Manage document vault
M i
M
anage encrypt
i
on
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INSPIRED DESIGN.
My notebook should work as hard as I do.

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Stunning, Durable Design
No detail went overlooked.
Latitude E4300 and E4200
delivers sleeker and smarter
notebooks that stand up to
tough conditions.
Premium materials and finishes
create a notebook you can be
create a notebook you can be
proud to carry.
New paint process helps
provide long-lasting premium
paint finish. E4300 with new hinge design and paint finish
Exceptional durability with
redesigned robust hinges &
latches.
Strike Zone™ helps improve
hard drive protection in the
event of a fall by dissipating
shock. (E4300)
Our 7200rpm hard drives now
come standard with Free Fall
Sensors. (E4300)
Keyboard durability focus
means E-Family is designed for
improved keycap retention
and screen printing.
and screen printing.
Notebooks designed to run
cooler. Our new inverted
motherboard helps improve
thermal design and
accessibility for easier service
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accessibility for easier service
.

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Dell Flash Ultra Performance
Solid State Drive
Durabilit
y,
reliabilit
y
and exce
p
tional
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performance. With overall system
performance that exceeds a 10K RPM desktop
HDD1,
Dell Flash Ultra Performance SSD takes
notebook productivity to a new level.
notebook productivity to a new level.
Overall system performance gain is triple
what you get when moving from a 5400
RPM to a 7200 RPM notebook HDD.
10% system performance
improvement from 5400 RPM to
7200 RPM notebook HDD
1
7200 RPM notebook HDD
35% system performance
improvement from a 5400 RPM
notebook HDD to Ultra
Performance SSD1
22% improved system performance over
a 7200 RPM performance notebook
a 7200 RPM performance notebook
HDD1
With no moving parts, SSD is designed to
provide a quantum leap forward in durability
and reliability.
Predicted reliability more than 3x better
than a standard hard drive2
Shock tolerance is 8.5 times better than
standard notebook hard drive in
operating mode3
1Based on SysMark 2007 Benchmark tests performed by Dell Labs in January 2008. Actual performance will vary based on configuration, usage and
manufacturing variability.
2Based on Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 2M for Ultra Performance SSD vs. 550K for standard Dell 2.5” HDD, per Dell HDD spec.
3Based on Operating Shock tolerance of 1500G for 0.5ms for Ultra Performance SSD vs.175G for 0.5ms for standard Dell 2.5” HDD, per Dell HDD
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spec.

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Expanding Mobile Experience
Redesigned sleeker, smaller docks and
p
eri
p
herals deliver a seamless ex
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between your desktop and mobility – including
the new E-Port and notebook stand –
designed for the smallest footprint.
E-Port Plus offers Dual Digital Monitor
capabilities along with legacy ports
-
The non
-
E-Port Plus side and back views
capabilities along with legacy ports
The non
compromise station designed for enhanced
usability at desk supports hot & warm docking.
E-Port is a space-saving port replicator for
graphics as well as latest ports. Suitable for
home and office environment enables you to
conveniently connect to your desk
peripherals. E-Port side and back views
E
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45lb
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0.2kg) adapter that can be attached to the
bottom of the notebooks adding parallel,
serial, PS/2 and 2 USB connectors. E-Legacy Extender back view
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E-Flat Panel Stand
The Integrated Flat Panel Stand is an
er
g
onomic stand associated for the
g
new Latitude E-Port and E-Port Plus.
It accepts Dell Flat Panels via the
Dell Quick Connect connector
(default) as well as standard VESA
mount (requires screws).
E-Flat Panel Stand with dual flat panel monitor
desktop configuration
E-Flat Panel Stand front and side views with
E-Port Plus
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E-View Laptop Stand
This stand provides an innovative way to use
the notebook LCD versus an external
monitor at the end users desk. E-Family
notebook stand is adjustable and enables the
user to elevate the LCD panel to an
ergonomic position. It also requires
significantly less desk space than a dock and
external monitor.
E-View with dual monitor
desktop configuration
E-View side view
E-Monitor Stand
The Basic Monitor Stand is an accessory of the
E-Port and E-Port Plus that enable use of any
LCD flat panel monitors and CRT monitors.
E-Monitor Stand back view
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More Innovative Mobile Solutions
The Latitude E4300 and E4200 LCD bezels
have been desi
g
ned s
p
ecificall
y
to hold new
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custom-designed 3M privacy filters seamlessly.
No more sticky, messy tabs.
E-Media Bay offers the flexibility of a second
hard drive or connect an optical drive via the
eSATA port on your E4300 or E4200.
eSATA port on your E4300 or E4200.
Leave your cell phone charger at home. USB
PowerShare is a new Dell feature that
allows you to charge or power peripherals
from the USB port of the notebook.
E4200 with custom-designed
3M privacy filter
New Dell M109S DLP® Projector has a tiny
form factor and uses the same power cord
used by other Latitude E Family systems - no
extra power cord to carry. E-Media Bay
USB PowerShare denoted with
a lighting bolt icon
Dell M109S DLP® Projector
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Cases
New Latitude cases are designed to optimize
mobilit
y
with a sleek new look
,
soft
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handles, seatbelt grade straps, EVA
compression molded foam protection, custom
hardware and useful inside pockets.
New Sleeves are designed with top grade
neoprene.
Executive Leather
neoprene.
Deluxe Nylon
Slim Nylon
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p
Sleeves
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