Dell Precision M40 User Manual
Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40
System Information
Model PP01X
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Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M40
System Information
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer .
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
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Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation
M40 System Information
Your Dell Precision mobile workstation computer accessories box includes a
reduced set of paper documentation. This document contains getting
started, safety, regulatory, and warranty information about your Dell™
computer as well as information about other Dell documents that are
available and how to obtai n them.
Other Documents Available
•The User’s Guides for your computer and other devices provide
information on using your computer, installing parts such as memory
modules, configuring drivers and utilities, using the system setup
program, and using devices. Double-click the User’s Guides icon on
your desktop or the Start menu to access the electronic information
stored on your hard-disk drive.
• Documentation updates are sometimes included with your computer
to describe changes to your computer or software. Always read these
updates before consulting any other documentation because the
updates often contain the latest information.
• Operating system documentation, which is included if you ordered
your operating system software from Dell.
Documents on the Web
You can obtain the latest versions of any of the documents on your hard
drive as well as other troubleshooting information from the support site at
http://support.dell.com.
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Safety and EMC Instructions: Mobile Workstation Computers
The following information defines the meaning of symbols used in the
Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Instructions.
Attention: Caution Risk of electric shock
Risk of explosion Aircraft
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Risk of fire Use of this feature may be prohibited
on aircraft
Safety Instructions
General
• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless
you are an authorized service technician. Always follow
installation instructions closely.
• If you use an extension power cable with your AC
adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the
products plugged in to the extension power cable does
not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.
• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your
computer. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by
shorting out interior components.
• Place the AC adapter in a venti lated are a, such as a desk
top or on the floor, when you use it to run the computer
or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter
with papers or othe r item s tha t wi ll r ed uce c ool ing; a lso ,
do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case.
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• Do not allow your mobile workstation computer to
operate with the base resting directly on expo sed skin
for extended periods of time. The surface temperature
of the base will rise during normal operation
(particularly when AC power is present). Allowing
sustained contact with exposed skin can cause
discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
• Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for
example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming po ol or in a
wet basement.
• If your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC
Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an
electrical storm is approaching to avoid the remote risk
of electric shock from lightning via the telephone line.
• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do
not connect or disconnect any cables or perform
maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during
an electrical storm. Do not use your computer during
an electrical storm unless all cables have been
disconnected and the computer is operating on battery
power.
• If your computer includes a modem, the cable used
with the modem should be manufactured with a
minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG)
and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
• PC Cards may become very warm during normal
operation. Use care when removing PC Cards after their
continuous operation.
• Before you clean your computer, remove power. Clean
your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may
contain flammable substances.
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Power (Safety Instructions,
• Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for
use with this computer. Use of another AC adapter may
cause a fir e or explosi o n .
• Before you connect the computer to an electrical outlet,
check the AC adapter voltag e r ating to ensure that the
required voltage and frequency match the available
power source.
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• To remove power from the computer, turn it off,
remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet.
• T o help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and
peripheral power cables into properly grounded power
sources. These power cables may be equ ipped with
three-prong plugs to provide an earth grounding
connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the
grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a
power extension cable, use the appropriate type, twoprong or three-prong, to mate with the AC adapter
power cable.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power
cable and that the cable is not located where it can be
tripped over or stepped on.
• If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use
caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable
into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you
to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the
power plug could result in permanent damage to your
computer, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire.
Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is
inserted into the mating ground contact of the power
strip.
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Battery (Safety Instructions,
• Use only Dell battery modules that ar e approved for use
with this computer. Use of other types may increase the
risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or
other container where metal objects (such as car keys or
paper clips) could sh ort-circuit the battery terminals.
The resulting excessive current flow can cause
extremely high temperatures and may result in damage
to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.
• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it
improperly. Do not disassemble it. Handle a damaged
or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery
is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may
cause personal injury.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not store or leave your computer or battery pack
near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove,
electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance.
When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells
could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
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• Do not dispose of your computer's battery in a fire or
with normal household waste. Battery cells may
explode. Discard a used battery according to the
manufacturer's instructions or contact your local waste
disposal agency for disposal instructions. Dispose of a
spent or damaged battery promptly.
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Air Travel (Safety Instructions,
• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or
airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of your
Dell computer while you are onboard an aircraft. For example,
such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any
personal electronic device (PED) that has the capacity for
intentional transmission of radio frequency or other
electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.
– In order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your
Dell mobile workstation computer is equipped with Dell
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TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication
device, please disable this device before you board the
aircraft and follow all instructions provided by airline
personnel with regard to such device.
– Additionally, the use of any PED, such as a mobile
workstation computer , may be pr ohibited in aircraft during
certain critical phases of flight, for example, takeoff and
landing. Some airlines may further define the critical flight
phase as any time the aircraft is below 3050 m (10,000 ft).
Please follow the airline's specific instructions as to when
the use of a PED is allowed.
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EMC Instructions
• Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate
EMC classification for the intended environment. For parallel printers,
a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you can order a cable from
Dell at its world-wide website at http://www.dell.com.
• Static electricity can harm electronic components insi de your
computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from
your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer's input/output panel.
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• Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a ny signa l or emission, radi ated
in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers
the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously
degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio
communications service. Your Dell computer is designed to comply
with applicable regulations regarding EMI. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate the
equipment. Additional regulatory infor m ation regarding your
computer can be found in your online User’s Guide.
When Using Your Computer
Observe the following safety guidelines to prevent damage to your
computer:
• When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.
• When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put
your computer through an X-ray security machine, but never put your
computer through a metal detector. If you have the computer checked
by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in case you are
asked to turn on the computer.
• When traveling with the hard-disk drive removed from the computer,
wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as cloth or paper. If
you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the
computer. You can put the hard-disk drive through an X-ray security
machine, but never put the drive thr ough a metal detector.
• When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage
compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your
computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
• Protect your computer, battery, and hard-disk drive from
environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature
extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.
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• When you move your computer between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form
on or within the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow
sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the
computer.
NOTICE: When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a
warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions i nto a cooler
environment, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperatur e before
turning on power.
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strainrelief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep
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it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you
connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and
aligned.
• Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory
module by its edges, not its pins.
• When removing a memory module from the system board or
disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer, wait 5 seconds
after turning off the computer before removing the memory module or
disconnecting the device to help avoid possible damage to the system
board.
• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and commercial window
cleaner that does not contain wax or abrasives. Apply the cleaner to the
cloth; then stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving
from the top of the display to the bottom. If the display contains
grease or some other contaminant, use isopropyl alcohol instead of
commercial window cleaner.
• If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures
described in "Troubleshooting Your Computer" in the User’s Guide
that came with your computer. If, after following these procedures, you
confirm that your computer is not operating properly, contact D ell.
(See "Getting H elp" in the User’s Guide that came with your computer
for the appropriate telephone number.)
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