Dell Latitude E6420 User manual

The style you want and the performance you need come together in one durable package with the Dell Latitude
E6420 laptop. The 14” HD, multi-touch LED display, quad-core processing and discrete graphics options make the
Latitude E6420 ideal for oce-to-home professionals who require high performance and dependability as well as
ease of mobility.
Ready for whatever your work might dish out, this business-rugged laptop is stylishly armored top to bottom with a
hard-wearing MIL-STD 810G tested Tri-Metal™ casing, a highly durable anodized, brushed aluminum display back, a
tough powder-coated base and reinforced steel hinges. On the inside, it is equipped with a spill-resistant keyboard,
protective LCD seal and 360 degree LCD bumper for added screen protection that can outlast the bumps and spills
of everyday work.
You can enjoy outstanding productivity while in flight or in low-light settings with the optional backlit11 keyboard and
long battery life battery options including 4 and 6 cell ExpressCharge™ battery options. Hot swappable media mod-
ule options, including optical drives, hard drive, battery and USB 3.0, also help keep productivity in full swing.
As a member of the Latitude E-Family, the E6420 provides go anywhere productivity, confident security and ecient
manageability in a durable design that’s built to last - all that you’ve come to expect from the Latitude E-Family.
Built to Last Durability
Doing business today means working anytime, anywhere. You need a laptop to keep up with your work style. Lati-
tude E-Family laptops combine world-class design with durability to perform, wherever business takes you.
Get protection from extreme temperatures, vibration, dust and high altitudes with• MIL-STD-810G tested laptops.
Look sharp while working hard thanks to the Dell Tri-Metal™ chassis with a brushed aluminum finish and reinforced•
magnesium alloy wrapped corners..
Worry less about making a mess with the• spill-resistant keyboard and LCD protective seal that helps to form a barrier
around your LCD panel when closed.
Appreciate the fine details, from strong metal-plated hinges and rugged closing latch to the durable powder-coated•
underside that helps guard against nicks and scratches.
Go-Anywhere Productivity
Get long-lasting power and performance to make your job easier, whether you are in the oce or on the road. Lati-
tude E-Family laptops are built with your business in mind, oering great features to help increase productivity.
Stay productive with long battery life and 4 and 6 cell ExpressCharge™ battery options.•
Multitask at the speed of business with Intel® Core™ processor options, high-bandwidth DDR3 memory and Intel®•
UMA or NVIDIA® graphics.
Communicate eectively worldwide with optional built-in webcam, array microphones and a high-performing antenna•
for ideal mobile broadband connections.
Work in your comfort zone with a multi-touch display and 180-degree movement and optional backlit keyboard• 11 for
low-light environments.
Confident Security
Enjoy seamless integration into your IT environment and rest easy knowing that Latitude E-Family laptops—and your
company data—are secure and protected anywhere in the world.
Know your data is secure with Dell’s Data Protection | Encryption• 11 and encrypted hard drive options.
Protect your data from the unexpected mishaps with Dell Fast Response Free-Fall Sensor and StrikeZone™.•
Control who has access to your data with Dell ControlVault™, Dell Data Protection | Access, contactless smart card•
and fingerprint reader login access options.
Help prevent system viruses and contain data leaks with port control options.•
Ecient Manageability
Manage and maintain your fleet of Latitude E-Family laptops with ease from planning and deploying to ongoing
maintenance and support.
Confidently plan future product roll-outs with Dell Latitude’s long lifecycles, transitions and ImageWatch™ advance•
look at software and hardware changes.
Easily customize select Latitude laptops with hard drive, battery, optical drives and USB 3.0 media modules.•
Upgrade or service key components conveniently via one single access door.•
Save time and money with Dell KACE™ easy to use systems management appliances.•
Know you have a partner with Dell for maintaining and supporting your systems with a wide range of customizable and•
globally focused service and support options.
DELL™LATITUDE™
E6420

Feature E6420
Processor Options Intel® CoreTM i3, i5 and i7 Dual Core and Quad Core processors
Operating System
Options
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic11
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Linux Ubuntu 10.10
Memory6DDR3 SDRAM (1333 MHz) 2 slots supporting 1G11, 2G or 4GB DIMMs
Chipset Mobile Intel® QM67 Express Chipset
Graphics7Intel® HD Graphics 3000
NVIDIA® NVSTM 4200M Discrete Graphics
Display Options 14.0” HD (1366x768) Anti-Glare LED
14.0” HD (1366x768) Anti-Glare LED w/2 finger multi-touch touchscreen
14.0” HD+ (1600x900) Anti-Glare LED
Primary Storage8
Options
7200 rpm SATA up to 500GB
Encrypted 7200 rpm 320GB12
Mobility Solid State up to 256GB
Dell Fast Response Free Fall Sensor (standard on the motherboard)
E-Module Bay II Secondary HDD Option
Optical Drive Options Removable DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW Media Modules
Other Media Modules available for: Hard Drive, Battery and USB 3.0
Multimedia
Options
High Quality Speakers; Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack; Integrated, noise
reducing array microphones; Optional Integrated HD video webcam and Dell Webcam
Central software
Battery Options 4-cell (40Whr) Lithium Ion battery with ExpressCharge™
6-cell (60Wh) Lithium Ion battery with ExpressCharge™
9-cell (97Wh) Lithium Ion battery13
9-cell (87Wh) 3 Year Warranty Lithium Ion battery
9-cell (97Wh) Extended battery slice
3-cell (30Whr) E-Modular Bay II Battery
Power Options 65W or 90W AC Adapter (150 Watt AC Adapter for BFR/PVC-Free option)
90W Auto/Air DC adapter (optional)
Connectivity Options 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless LAN and WiMAX Options:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205; Intel® Centrino® Advanced -N + WiMAX 625013; Intel®
Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300; Dell Wireless 1501 (802.11 b/g/n 1x1); Dell Wireless 1530 (802.11
a/g/n 2x2)
Mobile Broadband2 & GPS Options11:
Dell Wireless™ 5630 Multi-mode HSPA-EVDO Mini Card (Gobi™ 3000) with A-GPS;
Dell Wireless™ 5550 Single-mode HSPA Mini Card with A-GPS
Bluetooth Option: Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth® 3.0
Ports, Slots & Chassis Network connector (RJ-45); USB 2.0 (4) – 1 USB/eSATA combo; Stereo headphone/
Microphone combo jack; Memory card reader, 54 mm ExpressCard; Docking Connector,
VGA, HDMI; 1 Full and 2 Half Mini Card Slots; SmartCard Reader, optional Contactless
SmartCard Reader/Fingerprint Reader; USB 3.0 Module option via optical bay, integrated
modem (RJ-11) option, TPM 1.211
Input Device Options Dual Pointing Keyboard: Standard or Backlit11; Multi-touch Touchpad; Touch screen option
(2-finger touch)
Dimensions & Weight9:Width: 13.86” / 352mm; Height: (front/back) 1.06”/26.90mm to 1.28”/32.40mm; Depth: 9.49” /
241.00mm; Target Starting weight: 4.56lbs / 2.07kg (with 4-cell battery and airbay)
Regulatory Regulatory Model: P15G; Regulatory Type: P15G001; Energy Star 5.0; EPEAT Gold
REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR Laptop at www.dell.com/Latitude
1 Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in some locations.
2 Mobile Broadband: Subject to wireless provider’s broadband subscription and coverage area; additional charges apply.
3 Based on lab testing. Varies by configuration, operating conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use.
4 Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty (www.
dell.com/warranty) and not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually within 1 business day following completion of Remote Diagnosis. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
5 Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions.
6 A 64-bit operating system is required to support 4GB or more of system memory.
7 Significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors
8 GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
9 Based on preliminary Dell lab testing. Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.
10 Service may be provided by third party. Availability limited. Other conditions apply. See www.dell.com/intlsvc for current list of eligible systems and selected countries. External devices excluded; availability of specific parts
varies in each country.
11 Offering available in select countries.
12 Not available in China.
13 Not available in Asia Pacific / Japan.
14 *Latitude E6420 - is brominated flame retardant free (BFR-free) and polyvinyl chloride free (PVC-free); meeting the definition of BFR-/PVC-free as set forth in the iNEMI Position Statement on the ‘Definition of Low-Halogen
Electronics (BFR-/CFR-/PVC-free)’. Plastic parts contain less than 1,000 ppm (0.1%) of bromine (if the Br source is from BFRs) and less than 1,000 ppm (0.1%) of chlorine (if the Cl source is from CFRs or PVC or PVC copolymers).
All printed circuit board (PCB) and substrate laminates contain bromine/chlorine total less than 1,500 ppm (0.15%) with a maximum chlorine of 900 ppm (0.09%) and maximum bromine being 900 ppm (0.09%).