Dell Latitude E6420 ATG Owner's manual

Dell Latitude E6320/E6420 ATG
Setup and Features Information
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
Front And Back View
Figure 1. Latitude E6320
1. microphone
2. camera
3. camera status light
4. display
5. power button
6. eSata/USB connector
7. USB 2.0 connector
8. volume control buttons
9. wireless switch
10. optical drive
11. PC card or Express card slot
12. fingerprint reader
Regulatory Model: P12S, P15G
Regulatory Type: P12S001, P15G002
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13. contactless smart card reader
14. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card
reader
15. touchpad buttons
16. touchpad
17. trackstick buttons
18. trackstick
19. keyboard
20. device status lights
21. Latitude ON button
1. network connector
2. mini HDMI connector
3. power and battery status lights
4. security cable slot
5. AC adapter connector
6. video connector (VGA)
7. audio connector
8. cooling vents
9. smart card slot
WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.
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Front And Back View
Figure 2. Latitude E6420 ATG
1. microphone
2. display release latch
3. camera
4. camera status light
5. display latch
6. display
7. Latitude ON button
8. power button
9. eSata/USB connector
10. USB 2.0 connectors (2)
11. volume control buttons
12. wireless switch
13. optical drive
14. PC card or Express card slot
15. fingerprint reader
16. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card
reader
17. contactless smart card reader
18. touchpad buttons
19. touchpad
20. trackstick buttons
21. trackstick
22. keyboard
23. device status lights
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1. HDMI connector
2. security cable slot
3. modem connector
4. power and battery status lights
5. AC adapter connector
6. network connector
7. video connector (VGA)
8. USB 2.0 connector
9. audio connector
10. cooling vents
11. smart card slot
WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a
closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets
hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the
computer.
Latitude E6420 ATG Handle Assembly
1. Insert a paper clip into the release hole to unlock and remove the
covering plugs from their hollow.
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2. Place the handle assembly into the hollow as shown. Use the two
screws to tighten and secure the handle assembly to the computer.
Quick Setup
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices
information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However,
power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible
cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may
cause fire or equipment damage.
CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp
the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the
cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the
connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.
NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.
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1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer
and to the electrical outlet.
Figure 3. AC Adapter
2. Connect the network cable (optional).
Figure 4. Network Connector
3. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard (optional).
Figure 5. USB Connector
4. Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a 1394 hard drive (optional).
Figure 6. 1394 Connector
5. Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the
computer.
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Figure 7. Power Button
NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least
once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or
other external device, such as a printer.
Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those
required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the
configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the
option to view information about your computer.
System Information
Chipset Intel Mobile Express Series 6 chipset
Processor Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 (2nd generation)
Video
Video type integrated on system board
Data bus integrated video
Video controller memory 512 MB
Memory
Memory connector two SODIMM slots
Memory capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB
Memory type DDR3 SDRAM (1333 MHz)
Minimum memory 1 GB
Maximum memory 8 GB
Battery
Type
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Battery
Latitide E6320 • 3-cell “smart” Lithium ion
• 6-cell “smart” Lithium ion
Latitude E6420 ATG • 4-cell “smart” Lithium ion
• 6-cell “smart” Lithium ion
• 9-cell “smart” Lithium ion
Dimensions:
3-cell battery
Latitide E6320
Depth 29.87 mm (1.18 inches)
Height 19.80 mm (0.78 inch)
Width 208.00 mm (8.03 inches)
6-cell battery
Latitide E6320
Depth 54.00 mm (2.13 inches)
Height 20.85 mm (0.82 inch)
Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches)
Latitude E6420 ATG
Depth 48.08 mm (1.89 inches)
Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inch)
Width 208.00 mm (8.19 inches)
9-cell battery
Latitude E6420 ATG
Depth 71.79 mm (2.83 inches)
Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inch)
Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches)
Weight
Latitide E6320
3-cell 174.00 g (0.38 lb)
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Battery
6-cell 335.90 g (0.74 lb)
Latitude E6420 ATG
4-cell 240.00 g (0.53 lb)
6-cell 343.00 g (0.76 lb)
9-cell 510.00 g (1.12 lb)
Voltage
3-cell, 6-cell, and 9-cell 11.10 VDC
4-cell 14.80 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Non-Operating –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell
AC Adapter
Type 65 W and 90 W
NOTE: 65 W adapter is available only for
computers with integrated video card.
Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Input current (maximum) 1.5 A/ 1.6 A/ 1.7 A
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output power 65 W/ 90 W
Output current 3.34 A and 4.62 A (continuous)
Rated output voltage 19.5 +/– 1.0 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Non-Operating –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)
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Physical
E6320
Height 25.30 mm to 30.10 mm (0.10 inch to 1.19 inches)
Width 323.00 mm (12.72 inches)
Depth 215.00 mm (8.46 inches)
Weight (with 4-cell battery) 1.67 kg (3.68 lb)
E6420 ATG
Height 33.80 mm to 39.10 mm (1.33 inches to 1.54
inches)
Width 357.34 mm (14.07 inches)
Depth 246.50 mm (9.70 inches)
Weight (with 4-cell battery) 2.95 kg (6.50 lb)
Environmental
Temperature:
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating 10 % to 90 % (noncondensing)
Storage 5 % to 95 % (noncondensing)
Altitude (maximum):
Operating –15.2 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
Non-Operating –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Airborne contaminant level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04–1985
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