Dell Latitude ON User Manual

Dell™ Latitude ON™ Flash
Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do all Dell™ computers support Latitude ON™ Flash?

No, Latitude ON Flash is currently available on the following Dell computers only:

• Dell Latitude E4200

• Dell Latitude E4300

NOTE:

with the Latitude ON-Ready option.

2. Can I upgrade my Dell™ Latitude ON™ Flash software?

Latitude ON Flash is available only if you purchased your computer with Latitude ON pre-configured or

Yes, you can upgrad e your Latitude ON Flash software. To upgrade the software, download and install
the Latitude ON Flash Imaging Utility from the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com.

3. Can I use the external connectors on my computer with Latitude ON Flash?

You can use the USB (mouse, keyboard, and storage), SD, and audio (microphone and headphone) ports
when your computer is in Latitude ON mode. All other ports are disab led in Latitude ON mode.

4. Can I transfer data to my hard drive or my USB storage device with Latitude ON
Flash?

You can save data to an external USB device, but not the internal hard drive.

5. Can I remotely configure my computer with Latitude ON Flas h?

Yes, you can remotely configure your computer using Latitude ON Flash. For more information, see

Configuring Remote Connections

in the

Dell™ Latitude ON™ Flash Help

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available on the Dell Support

website at http://support.dell.com.

6. Will I experience extended battery life in the Latitude ON mode?

Battery life varies depending on system usage. However, Latitude ON Flash can help to prolong battery
life as it runs on the same processor as the operating system, and turns off un-used devices such as the
hard drive.

7. Is there a monthly subscription to use Latitude ON Flash?

No, there is no monthly subscription for Latitude ON Flash. You only pay for your Internet connection.

NOTE:

hotspots.

Some Internet Service Providers may charge you to access your e-mail and data through wireless

8. Can I set a password to protect data in the Latitude ON mode?

Latitude ON Flash allows you to set up passwords during the initial setup process. For m ore information,
see

Setting Up Dell™ Latitude ON™ Flash

Support website at http://support.dell.com.

in the

Dell™ Latitude ON™ Flash Help

available on the Dell

9. How secure is my data? Is it encrypted?

You cannot save any data on the Latitude ON Flash module. All WiFi/application passwords and browser
certificates are encrypted.

10. Does Latitude ON Flash support Virtual Private Network (VPN) access?

Currently, Latitude ON Flash does not support VPN access.

11. Can I use my fingerprint reader or contactless card reader in Latitude ON Flash?

Currently, Latitude ON Flash does not support devices such as fingerprint readers or contactless card
readers.

12. Can I access my Micro soft Exchange and P O P e-mail?

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