Dell P12S Notebook Computer User Manual 2 of 2

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Dell Latitude E6320/E6420 ATGSetup and Features InformationAbout WarningsWARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,or death.Front And Back ViewFigure 1. Latitude E63201. microphone2. camera3. camera status light4. display5. power button6. eSata/USB connector7. USB 2.0 connector8. volume control buttons9. wireless switch10. optical drive11. PC card or Express card slot12. fingerprint readerRegulatory Model: P12S, P15GRegulatory Type: P12S001, P15G002February 2011
13. contactless smart card reader14. Secure Digital (SD) memory-cardreader15. touchpad buttons16. touchpad17. trackstick buttons18. trackstick19. keyboard20. device status lights21. Latitude ON button1. network connector2. mini HDMI connector3. power and battery status lights4. security cable slot5. AC adapter connector6. video connector (VGA)7. audio connector8. cooling vents9. smart card slotWARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the airvents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as aclosed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage thecomputer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer getshot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or thecomputer.2
Front And Back ViewFigure 2. Latitude E6420 ATG1. microphone2. display release latch3. camera4. camera status light5. display latch6. display7. Latitude ON button8. power button9. eSata/USB connector10. USB 2.0 connectors (2)11. volume control buttons12. wireless switch13. optical drive14. PC card or Express card slot15. fingerprint reader16. Secure Digital (SD) memory-cardreader17. contactless smart card reader18. touchpad buttons19. touchpad20. trackstick buttons21. trackstick22. keyboard23. device status lights3
1. HDMI connector2. security cable slot3. modem connector4. power and battery status lights5. AC adapter connector6. network connector7. video connector (VGA)8. USB 2.0 connector9. audio connector10. cooling vents11. smart card slotWARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the airvents. Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as aclosed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage thecomputer or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer getshot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or thecomputer.Latitude E6420 ATG Handle Assembly1. Insert a paper clip into the release hole to unlock and remove thecovering plugs from their hollow.4
2. Place the handle assembly into the hollow as shown. Use the twoscrews to tighten and secure the handle assembly to the computer.Quick SetupWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safetyinformation that shipped with your computer. For additional best practicesinformation, 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 incompatiblecable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet maycause fire or equipment damage.CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, graspthe connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging thecable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of theconnector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.5
1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computerand to the electrical outlet.Figure 3. AC Adapter2. Connect the network cable (optional).Figure 4. Network Connector3. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard (optional).Figure 5. USB Connector4. Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a 1394 hard drive (optional).Figure 6. 1394 Connector5. Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on thecomputer.6
Figure 7. Power ButtonNOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at leastonce before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device orother external device, such as a printer.SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only thoserequired by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding theconfiguration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select theoption to view information about your computer.System InformationChipset Intel Mobile Express Series 6 chipsetProcessor Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 (2nd generation)VideoVideo type integrated on system boardData bus integrated videoVideo controller memory 512 MBMemoryMemory connector two SODIMM slotsMemory capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GBMemory type DDR3 SDRAM (1333 MHz)Minimum memory 1 GBMaximum memory 8 GBBatteryType7
BatteryLatitide E6320 • 3-cell “smart” Lithium ion• 6-cell “smart” Lithium ionLatitude E6420 ATG • 4-cell “smart” Lithium ion• 6-cell “smart” Lithium ion• 9-cell “smart” Lithium ionDimensions:3-cell batteryLatitide E6320Depth 29.87 mm (1.18 inches)Height 19.80 mm (0.78 inch)Width 208.00 mm (8.03 inches)6-cell batteryLatitide E6320Depth 54.00 mm (2.13 inches)Height 20.85 mm (0.82 inch)Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches)Latitude E6420 ATGDepth 48.08 mm (1.89 inches)Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inch)Width 208.00 mm (8.19 inches)9-cell batteryLatitude E6420 ATGDepth 71.79 mm (2.83 inches)Height 20.00 mm (0.79 inch)Width 214.00 mm (8.43 inches)WeightLatitide E63203-cell 174.00 g (0.38 lb)8
Battery6-cell 335.90 g (0.74 lb)Latitude E6420 ATG4-cell 240.00 g (0.53 lb)6-cell 343.00 g (0.76 lb)9-cell 510.00 g (1.12 lb)Voltage3-cell, 6-cell, and 9-cell 11.10 VDC4-cell 14.80 VDCTemperature 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 cellAC AdapterType 65 W and 90 WNOTE: 65 W adapter is available only forcomputers with integrated video card.Input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VACInput current (maximum) 1.5 A/ 1.6 A/ 1.7 AInput frequency 50 Hz to 60 HzOutput power 65 W/ 90 WOutput current 3.34 A and 4.62 A (continuous)Rated output voltage 19.5 +/– 1.0 VDCTemperature range:Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Non-Operating –40 °C to 70 °C (–40 °F to 158 °F)9
PhysicalE6320Height 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 ATGHeight 33.80 mm to 39.10 mm (1.33 inches to 1.54inches)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)EnvironmentalTemperature: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-S71.04–198510

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