Dell 5880-27, NRMUNDP-1D User Guide

Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR

Setup and Features Information

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

Front View
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			Dell™ Latitude™ E6400 XFR Setup and Features Information
1		Microphone			2	Camera light (optional)
3		Display latch and release			4	Camera (optional)
5		DirectVue™ Outdoor-Readable Display			6	Keyboard status lights
		(optional touchscreen)
7		Volume control buttons			8	Power button
9		USB connectors (2)			10	Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
11		Wireless switch			12	Audio connectors (2)
13		Right speaker			14	SIM card reader
15		Media bay (with optical drive)			16	PC or PC-Express card slot (base dependent)
17	IEEE 1394a connector				18	Fingerprint reader (optional)

19		Contactless smart-card reader		(see Smart	20	Secure Digital (SD) memory-card reader
		Cards)
21		Handle (with optional touchscreen stylus)			22	Touch pad buttons/Track stick buttons
23		Touch pad			24	Left speaker

25		Track stick	(not available on sealed		26	Keyboard
		rubber keyboard)
27		Device status lights			28	Ambient light sensor

Back View

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1						2	RJ-11 modem connector
1	PR-481™ Ultra-Performance Chassis Material					2	RJ-11 modem connector
3	RJ-45 network connector					4	Battery access panel

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5		Battery/power lights	6	Multimode DisplayPort
7		AC adapter	8	Security cable slot
9		Video connector	10	eSATA/USB connector
11	USB PowerShare connector		12	Hard Disk Drive
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13		Smart-card reader (see Smart Cards)

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.

Bottom View		5
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1	QuadCool™ thermal management			2	Battery access panel

3	Sliding cover to docking device connector			4	RF pass-through connectors	(see RF Pass-
					through)
5	Battery latch release

Battery Removal

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.

CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect

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the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer.

1.Release the rear panel.

a.Push the latch to the right, to its unlocked position.

b.Then, press the latch down.

2.Lower the rear panel.

3.Press in the two battery release latches on the bottom of the computer.

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4.Use the tab on the edge of the battery to remove the battery from the computer.

Battery Installation

1.Insert battery until you hear a click and a mechanical stop.

2.Push the latch down and rotate the door into place.

3.Ensure the door is in the fully closed position, raise the latch up and then push the latch to the left into the locked position.

Hard Disk Drive Removal

1.Open the hard disk drive door located on the left side panel by pushing the latch towards the rear of the computer,

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and rotating the door down.

2.To remove the hard disk drive:

a.While pressing in the release tab on the right side of the hard disk drive compartment,

b.Use the tab on the edge of the hard disk drive to pull the hard disk drive from the compartment.

a b

Hard Drive Installation

1.Insert hard drive until you hear a click and a mechanical stop.

2.Rotate the door into place and press until it clicks into its closed position.

Operation of the PrimoSeal™ Doors

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Docking Device Connector Door

The docking device connector door is opened by sliding the door towards the front of the computer until it clicks into its open position. Reverse this procedure to close the door.

Press-Fit Door

The press-fit door is opened by inserting a finger into the door slot and pulling the door away from the computer. To close the door, rotate it back into its closed position and press until it you hear it click into position.

Latch Door

The latch door is opened by sliding the latch towards the rear of the computer, and then rotating the door down. To close the door, rotate the door back into its closed position and press until you hear it click into position.

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