Dell Latitude E6400 User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ Latitude™ ATG E6400Setup and Quick Reference GuideThis guide provides a features overview, specifications, quick

10 About Your ComputerBottom ViewBattery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that

About Your Computer 11Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network LocatorUse the wireless switch to enable or disable wireless network devices. U

12 About Your Computer

Setting Up Your Computer 132Setting Up Your ComputerQuick Setup CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety i

14 Setting Up Your Computer2Connect the network cable. 3Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard. 4Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a DVD pl

Setting Up Your Computer 15 NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connec

16 Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or ne

Setting Up Your Computer 17 NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.5Follow the instruc

18 Setting Up Your ComputerMicrosoft Windows® XPWindows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a ne

Setting Up Your Computer 194On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next.5On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfe

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Setting Up Your Computer6When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next.7Go to the old com

Specifications 213Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→

22 SpecificationsSecure Digital (SD) Memory-Card ReaderCards supported SD, SDIO, SD HC, Mini SD (with adapter)MMC, MMC+, Mini MMC (with adapter)Memory

Specifications 23Mini-Card support (internal expansion slots) one dedicated half Mini-Card slot for WLANone dedicated full Mini-Card slot for WWAN (Mo

24 SpecificationsVideoVideo type integrated on system board, hardware acceleratedData bus integrated videoVideo controller integrated video: Intel Gra

Specifications 25Interfaces:Internalhigh-definition audio codecExternalmicrophone-in connector and stereo headphones/speakers connectorSpeakers two 1-

26 SpecificationsKeyboardNumber of keys 83 (U.S. and Canada); 84 (Europe); 87 (Japan)Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Size full sized (19-mm key pitch) Tou

Specifications 2712-cell lithium-ion slice batteries:Depth14.48 mmHeight217.24 mmWidth322.17 mmWeight:4-cell primary battery 0.24 kg (0.53 lb) 6-cell

28 SpecificationsTemperature range:Operating0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)PA-12 65 W Travel AC adapter:Output voltage19.5

Specifications 29PhysicalHeight 40.5 mm (1.594 inches) Width 342 mm (13.464 inches)Depth 251.7 mm (9.909 inches)Weight 2.78 kg (6.12 lb) with UMA g

Contents 3Contents1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Back View. .

30 Specifications

Troubleshooting 314Troubleshooting CAUTION: To guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected inj

32 TroubleshootingIf your computer beeps during start-up:1Write down the beep code.2Run the Dell™ Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see &q

Troubleshooting 33Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with yo

34 TroubleshootingDRIVE NOT READY — The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue. Install a hard drive in the hard drive bay.

Troubleshooting 35Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run th

36 TroubleshootingMEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE —A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall th

Troubleshooting 37OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND — Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, contac

38 Troubleshootingsetup program, then immediately exit the program (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the message reappears, contact De

Troubleshooting 39CPU FAN FAILURE — Processor fan failure. Replace processor fan. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com.HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE

4 Contents4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Power Lights .

40 TroubleshootingTo start the Hardware Troubleshooter:Windows Vista:1Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Help and Support.2Ty p e hardw

Troubleshooting 41Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell&

42 Troubleshooting7When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to run, and follow the instructions on the screen.Troubl

Troubleshooting 43IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING —• Ensure that the display is connected and powered on.• If the displ

44 Troubleshooting• Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating

Troubleshooting 45A program stops respondingEND THE PROGRAM —1Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager, an

46 TroubleshootingOther software problemsCHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —• Ensu

Troubleshooting 47If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:1Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings.2Ensure tha

48 Troubleshooting

Reinstalling Software 495Reinstalling SoftwareDriversIdentifying DriversIf you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is th

Contents 57 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Technical Suppo

50 Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media

Reinstalling Software 512When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on the screen. NOTE: In most cases, the

52 Reinstalling Software3Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver (for example, Audio or Video).4Double-click the name

Reinstalling Software 53 NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them. NOTE: The

54 Reinstalling SoftwareWindows Vista:1Click Start .2In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.3Click Undo my last restorat

Reinstalling Software 55Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore1Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several times to

56 Reinstalling SoftwareSystem Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. Se

Finding Information 576Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media m

58 Finding InformationSafety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support DocumentationThis type of information may have shipped with your computer. For additio

Getting Help 597Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cab

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60 Getting Help NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell repr

Getting Help 61• Dell Support e-mail [email protected]@us.dell.com [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean count

62 Getting HelpProduct InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit

Getting Help 63Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system dir

64 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:R

Getting Help 65Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet conne

66 Getting Help

Index 67IndexBbeep codes, 31Ccomputerspecifications, 21connectingAC adapter, 13IEEE 1394 devices, 14network cable, 14USB devices, 14contacting Dell, 5

68 IndexFFactory Image Restore, 54Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17finding information, 57IInternetsetting up, 16Mmediadrivers and utilities, 57o

Index 69support (continued)online services, 60regional, 60technical support and customer service, 60System Restore, 52enabling, 54Ttransferring inform

About Your Computer 71About Your ComputerFront View1 microphone (optional) 2 camera light (optional)3 camera (optional) 4 display latch364251713161718

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8 About Your Computer5 display and (optional) touchscreen6 keyboard status lights7 volume control buttons 8 power button9 USB connectors (2) 10 Wi-Fi

About Your Computer 9Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ compu