Dell Latitude E6420 XFR User Manual
Dell Latitude E6420 XFR
Setup and Features Information
Regulatory Model: P21G
MKW58 Rev. A02-01 - September 2011
Regulatory Type: P21G001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells
you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury or death.
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Regulatory Model: P21G
MKW58 Rev. A02-01 - September 2011
Regulatory Type: P21G001
Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .............................................................................2
Front View ..................................................................................................................4
Back View..................................................................................................................5
Bottom View ..............................................................................................................6
Battery Removal........................................................................................................7
Battery Installation ..................................................................................................8
Hard Drive Removal .................................................................................................9
Hard Drive Installation ............................................................................................9
Operating the PrimoSeal™ Doors .......................................................................10
Quick Setup .............................................................................................................12
Smart Cards .............................................................................................................13
RF Pass-Through .....................................................................................................14
Direct Vue™ Touch Display Information ............................................................14
eGalaxTouch Configuration Utility ......................................................................15
Specifications .........................................................................................................19
Finding More Information and Resources .........................................................23
Dell Latitude E6420 XFR Setup and Features Information
Figure 1. Front View ..................................................................................... 4
Figure 2. Back View ..................................................................................... 5
Figure 3. Bottom View ................................................................................. 6
Docking Device Connector Door ....................................................................10
Press-Latch Doors ............................................................................................10
Slide Latch Doors ..............................................................................................11
Front Secure Digital Door ................................................................................11
Figure 4. AC Adapter ................................................................................. 12
Figure 5. Network Connector ................................................................... 12
Figure 6. USB Connector .......................................................................... 13
Figure 7. Power Button ............................................................................. 13
Accessing Drivers and Documentation ........................................................14
General ...............................................................................................................15
Tools ....................................................................................................................16
Setting .................................................................................................................17
Display ................................................................................................................18
Edge Parameters ..............................................................................................18
Hardware............................................................................................................18
About ...................................................................................................................18
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Front View
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Figure 1. Front View
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1. Microphones (2)
2. Display latch
3. Camera (optional) and camera status
light
4. Direct Vue™ outdoor-readable display
(optional touchscreen)
5. Power button (
6. eSata/USB connector (
7. HDMI connector (
8. Volume control buttons (
9. Wireless switch (
10. USB connectors (2) (
11. Media bay modules (optical drives,
second hard drive, second battery,
USB 3.0, legacy I/0 module)
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12. Express card slot (
13. Audio connector (
14. Fingerprint reader (optional)
15. Contactless smart-card reader
(optional) (see “Smart Cards” on page
13) (
16. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card
reader (see “Front Secure Digital
Door” on page 11) (
17. Handle
18. Touch pad buttons (2)
19. Touch pad
20. Backlit Keyboard (optional rubber
backlit keyboard available)
21. Device status lights
)
)
)
)
Back View
Figure 2. Back View
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1. Power connector ( )
2. Battery access panel (see “Battery
Removal” on page 7)
3. Power and battery status lights
4. Security cable slot
5. RJ-45 network connector (
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.
)
6. Serial port connector (
7. VGA connector (
)
)
8. QuadCool™ sealed thermal chamber
9. Hard Disk Drive (see “Hard Drive
Removal” on page 9) (
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10. Enclosed Smart-card reader (see
“Smart Cards” on page 13) (
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Bottom View
Figure 3. Bottom View
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1. Battery latch release
2. RF pass-through connectors (see “RF
Pass-Through” on page 14) (optional)
3. Sliding cover to docking device
connector (see “Docking Device
Connector Door” on page 10)
)
(
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4. QuadCool™ sealed thermal chamber
5. Stylus holder
Dell Latitude E6420 XFR Setup and Features Information
Battery Removal
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect 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 by pushing the slide latch to the right. If the secondary latch is
engaged, press in to disengage.
2 Lower the rear panel.
Battery Removal | Page 7
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