Dell Lattitude E5420m Owner's manual

When you need to take your oce with you, the Dell Latitude E5420 laptop can perform wherever you need to
work. The newly redesigned Latitude E5420 oers productive mobility with its 14.0” HD, WLED screen that is ideal
for professionals looking for a budget-friendly blend of mobility and at-your-desk computing.
Ready for whatever your work might dish out, this highly durable laptop is stylishly armored top to bottom with a
hard-wearing Tri-MetalTM casing, a brushed aluminum display back and reinforced, barrel hinge for strength and
greater stability.
On the inside, the Latitude E5420 is equipped with a protective LCD seal and 360 degree bumper for added screen
protection, a spill-resistant keyboard and a magnesium alloy internal structure for increased system rigidity and
strength that will outlast the bumps and spills of everyday work.
You can enjoy outstanding productivity with the optional backlit11 keyboard, ideal for in flight use or in low light set-
tings and wide array of long life battery options to help keep productivity in full swing.
As a member of the Latitude E-Family, the E5420 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.
Look sharp while working hard thanks to the Dell Tri-Metal• TM casing with an anodized, brushed aluminum finish.
Worry less about making a mess with the• spill-resistant keyboard and LCD protective bumper and seal that helps
to form a barrier around your LCD panel when closed.
Appreciate the fine details, from strong steel hinges and rugged closing latch to the durable powder-coated un-•
derside 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-life battery options.•
Multitask at the speed of business with Intel® Core™ processor options and high-bandwidth DDR3 memory.•
Communicate eectively worldwide with optional built-in webcam, array microphones and a high-performing•
antenna for ideal mobile broadband connections (optional).
Work in your comfort zone with 180-degree LCD movement and optional backlit• 11 keyboard for low-light envi-
ronments.
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 and 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 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™ ad-•
vance look at software and hardware changes.
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 customiz-•
able and globally focused service and support options.
DELL™LATITUDE™
E5420

Feature E5420
Processor Options Intel® CoreTM i3, i5 and i7 processors
Operating System
Options
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® HM65 Express Chipset
Graphics7Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Display Options 14.0” HD (1366x768) Anti-Glare LED
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)
Optical Drive Options DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Multimedia
Options
High Quality Speakers
Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack
Integrated, noise reducing array microphones
Optional Integrated full HD video webcam and Dell Webcam Central software
Battery Options 4-cell (40Whr) Lithium Ion battery
6-cell (60Wh) Lithium Ion battery
9-cell (97Wh) Lithium Ion battery13
9-cell (97Wh) 3 Year Limited Hardware Warranty Battery Lithium Ion battery
Power Options 65 Watt or 90W AC Adapter
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, 1394, Docking
Connector, VGA, HDMI, 1 Full and 2 Half Mini Card Slots, Optional SmartCard Reader, PC
Card, integrated modem (RJ-11) option, TPM 1.211
Input Device Options Integrated Single pointing or Dual Pointing Keyboard: Standard or Backlit11; Multi-touch
Touchpad
Systems Management DASH 1.1; Dell KACETM systems management appliances option
Dimensions & Weight9:Width: 13.78” / 350mm; Height: (front/back) 1.18”/29.90 to 1.28”/32.5mm; Depth: 9.45” /
240mm; Starting weight: 4.50lbs / 2.04kg (with 4-cell battery and airbay)
Regulatory / Environ-
mental Compliance
Regulatory Model: P16G; Regulatory Type: P16G001; Energy Star 5.0; EPEAT Gold
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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 Offered in select countries.
12 Not offered in China.
13 Not offered in Asia Pacific / Japan.