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Dell™ Latitude™ E4200
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup,
software, and troubleshooting information for your computer. For more
information about your operating system, devices, and technologies, see
the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com.
Model PP15S
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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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. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to ® ® Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable. ____________________ In
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Contents 1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting to the Internet.
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4 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . 29 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 31 Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Problems With Your Order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 48 Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Contents 5
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6 Contents
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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 17 16 3 4 15 5 6 7 14 8 13 9 12 10 11 1 display 2 volume controls 3 power button 4 ambient light sensor 5 network connector 6 USB connector with PowerShare 7 IEEE 1394 connector 8 memory card reader About Your Computer 7
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9keyboard 10Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 11 wireless switch 12 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad 14 touch pad buttons (2) 15 keyboard status lights 16 device status lights 17 Dell Latitude ON™ button (optional) Back View 1 10 9 2 3 8 4 7 5 6 1 ExpressCard slot 2 SmartCard slot 3 air vents 4 audio connectors (2) 5 USB/eSATA connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 power light/battery light 9 battery 10 security cable slot 8 About Your Computer
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CAUTION: 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. Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow t
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Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator wireless switch icon Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon Use the wireless switch to enable or disable wireless network devices and the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to locate networks. For information about connecting to the Internet, see "Connecting to the Internet" on page 14. 10 About Your Computer
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Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipme
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2 Connect the network cable. 3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard. 4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a DVD player. 5 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer. 12 Setting Up Your Computer
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NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. 6 Connect to the Internet. See "Connecting to the Internet" on page 14 for more information. 4 5 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 laptop with wired connection 5 laptop with wireless connection Setting Up Your Computer 13
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Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a network connection or external modem and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem, contact your ISP or cellular phone service for setup instructions. If you are using an external USB modem, follow the installation instructions that came with your modem before setting up your dial-up connection. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set
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NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. ® Microsoft Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: � If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers
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® Microsoft Windows XP Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer. You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. For instru
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To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 6 On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and cl
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4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for fastwiz (on the a
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3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old ® ® Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System?). NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in certain countries. Setting Up Your Computer 19
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20 Setting Up Your Computer
