Dell Precision M4500 Owner's manual

Setup and Features Information
Front View
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1display latch 2ambient light sensor
3microphone 4camera LED (optional)
5camera (optional) 6microphone
7display latch 8display
9volume control buttons 10 Precision ON™ button
11 power button 12 right speaker
13 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 14 audio connectors
15 IEEE 1394 connector 16 smart card slot
17 wireless switch 18 optical drive removal button
19 optical drive 20 PC card slot
21 fingerprint reader
(optional)
22 contactless smart card
reader (optional)
23 display latch release
button
24 touchpad buttons
25 touchpad 26 trackstick buttons
27 trackstick 28 left speaker
29 keyboard 30 device status lights
31 keyboard status lights
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Regulatory Model: PP30LA Regulatory Type: PP30LA001
Dell Precision™Mobile Workstation M4500
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates
a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
February 2010
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Back View
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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1modem connector (optional)
2network connector
3power and battery status lights
4video connector (VGA)
5AC adapter connector
6security cable slot
7eSATA/USB 2.0 connector
8USB 2.0 connector
9multimode DisplayPort connector
10 cooling vent
11 ExpressCard slot
12 Secure Digital (SD) and MMC card slot
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1Connect the AC adapter to the
AC adapter connector on the portable
computer and to the electrical outlet.
2Connect the network cable
(optional).
3Connect USB devices, such as a
mouse or a keyboard (optional).
4Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a
DVD player (optional).
5Open the computer display and
press the power button to turn on
the computer.
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.
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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Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. 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
Processor type Intel®i5 and i7 Dual Core
Intel Core i7 Quad Extreme
Intel Core i7 Quad
Chipset Mobile Intel 5 series chipset (QM57)
Video
Video type Discrete
Data bus
• PCI-E x16 Gen1
• PCI-E x16 Gen2
Video controller NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1800M
Memory
Type DDR3, 1066 MHz / 1333 MHz
Memory module
connector
two SODIMM slots
Memory module capacity 1 GB or 4 GB
Minimum memory 2 GB
Maximum memory 8 GB
Contactless Smart Card
Supported Smart Cards
and Technologies
ISO14443A — 106 kbps, 212 kbps, 424 kbps,
and 848 kbps
ISO14443B — 106 kbps, 212 kbps, 424 kbps,
and 848 kbps
ISO15693
HID iClass
FIPS201
NXP Desfire
Battery
Type 6-cell "smart" lithium ion (60 WHr)
9-cell "smart" lithium ion (81 WHr)
9-cell "smart" lithium ion (90 WHr)
Dimensions
6-cell
Depth
206.00 mm (8.11 inches)
Height 19.80 mm (0.78 inch)
Width 47.00 mm (1.85 inches)
9-cell
Depth
208.00 mm (8.18 inches)
Height 22.30 mm (0.87 inch)
Width 69.00 mm (2.71 inches)
Weight
6-cell 329.00 g (0.72 lb)
9-cell 485.00 g (1.07 lb)
Voltage 11.10 V
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Temperature range
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Storage –40 °C to 60 °C (–40 °F to 140 °F)
Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell
AC Adapter
Input voltage 100 V–240 V ~
Input current (maximum) 1.50 A or 2.50 A
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Output power 130 W
Output current 6.70 A (maximum at 4-second pulse)
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
Dimensions
Depth 25.40 mm (1.00 inch)
Height 76.20 mm (2.99 inches)
Width 154.70 mm (6.09 inches)
Temperature range
Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °C to 149 °F)
Battery (continued) Physical
Depth 253.30 mm (9.97 inches)
Height 27.60 mm (1.08 inches)
Width 374.30 mm (14.73 inches)
Weight
(minimum) 2.81 kg (6.20 lb)
Docking Connector
E-Family dock 144–pin docking connector
Environmental
Temperature range
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 –15.20 m to 3048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
Storage –15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
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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
• Warranty
• Terms and Conditions
• Regulatory certification
• Ergonomics
• End User License Agreement
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Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other
than its own.
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