Dell Latitude E6420 Owner's manual

Dell Latitude E6420/E6520
Setup and Features Information
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
Latitude E6420 Front And Back View
Figure 1. Front View
1. microphone
2. display release latch
3. camera
4. camera status light
5. display latch
6. display
7. power button
8. eSata/USB connector
9. USB 2.0 connectors (2)
10. volume control buttons
11. wireless switch
12. optical drive
Regulatory Model: P15G, P14F
Regulatory Type: P15G001, P14F001
February 2011

13. ExpressCard slot
14. fingerprint reader
15. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card
reader
16. contactless smart card reader
17. touchpad buttons (2)
18. touchpad
19. trackstick buttons (3)
20. trackstick
21. keyboard
22. device status lights
Figure 2. Back View
1. HDMI connector
2. security cable slot
3. modem connector
4. power and battery status lights
5. power connector
6. network connector
7. USB 2.0 connector
8. VGA 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.
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Latitude E6520 Front And Back View
Figure 3. Front View
1. display latch
2. microphone
3. display release latch
4. camera
5. camera status light
6. display
7. power button
8. HDMI connector
9. eSata/USB connector
10. USB 2.0 connector
11. IEEE 1394 connector
12. optical drive
13. wireless switch
14. ExpressCard slot
15. fingerprint reader
16. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card
reader
17. contactless smart card reader
18. touchpad
19. touchpad buttons (2)
20. trackstick buttons (3)
21. trackstick
22. keyboard
23. volume control buttons
24. device status lights
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Figure 4. Back View
1. network connector
2. security cable slot
3. modem connector
4. power and battery status lights
5. power connector
6. USB 2.0 connector
7. VGA connector
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.
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.
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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.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer
and to the electrical outlet.
Figure 5. AC Adapter
2. Connect the network cable (optional).
Figure 6. Network Connector
3. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard (optional).
Figure 7. USB Connector
4. Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a 1394 hard drive (optional).
Figure 8. 1394 Connector
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5. Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the
computer.
Figure 9. 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 i3/i5/i7 series (2nd generation)
Video
Video type • integrated on system board
• discrete
Data bus
UMA integrated video
Discrete • PCI-E x16 Gen1
• PCI-E x16 Gen2
Video controller
UMA Intel Graphics
Discrete NVIDIA N12P with 512MB DDR3 switchable
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Memory
Memory connector two SODIMM slots
Memory capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB
Memory type DDR3 SDRAM (1333 MHz)
Minimum memory 1 GB
Maximum memory 8 GB
Battery
Type • 4-cell "smart" Lithium ion
• 6-cell "smart" Lithium ion
• 9-cell "smart" Lithium ion
Dimensions:
4–cell and 6–cell
Depth 48.08 mm (1.90 inches)
Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inches)
Width 208.00 mm (8.19 inches)
9–cell
Depth 71.79 mm (2.83 inches)
Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inches)
Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches)
Weight:
4-cell 240.00 g (0.53 lb)
6-cell 344.73 g (0.76 lb)
9-cell 508.02 g (1.12 lb)
Voltage:
4-cell 14.80 VDC
6-cell and 9-cell 11.10 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
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Battery
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, 90 W, and 150 W
NOTE: 65 W AC adapter is available only
for computers with integrated video card.
NOTE: 150 W AC adapter is only available
with Latitude E6420.
Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC
Input current (maximum) 1.50 A, 1.60 A, 1.70 A, and 2.10 A
Input frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Output power 65 W, 90 W, and 150 W
Output current 3.34 A, 4.62 A and 7.70 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)
Physical
Latitude E6420
Height 26.90 mm to 32.40 mm (1.06 inches to 1.27
inches)
Width 352.00 mm (13.86 inches)
Depth 241.00 mm (9.49 inches)
Weight (with 4-cell battery) 2.07 kg (4.56 lb)
Latitude E6520
Height 28.30 mm to 34.20 mm (1.11 inches to 1.35
inches)
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Physical
Width 384.00 mm (15.12 inches)
Depth 258.00 mm (10.16 inches)
Weight (with 4-cell battery) 2.50 kg (5.52 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
Finding More Information and Resources
See the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer
and the regulatory compliance website at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance for more information on:
• Safety best practices
• Regulatory certification
• Ergonomics
See www.dell.com for additional information on:
• Warranty
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• End User License Agreement
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
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