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Dell™ Latitude™ E6500 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Model PP30L www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer.
Dell™ Latitude™ E6500 Setup and Quick Reference Guide This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your operating system, devices, and technologies, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Model PP30L www.dell.com | support.dell.com For more information about your computer.
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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 11 2 Setting Up Your Computer 13 Quick Setup 13 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 17 Microsoft Windows Vista 21 3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 33 Tools 33 Power Lights 33 Beep Codes 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Back View 9 Battery Removal 10 Wireless Switch and Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 11 2 Setting Up Your Computer 13 Quick Setup 13 Connecting to the Internet 16 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 16 Transferring Information to a New Computer 17 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 17 Microsoft Windows Vista 21 3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 33 Tools 33 Power Lights 33 Beep Codes 34 Contents 3
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... drive Intel® Core™2 Duo processor 6 MB 1067 MHz SATA in media bay (optional) System Information Chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus (discrete graphics only) Intel 45 Express 64 bit 64 bit 36 bit SPI 32 Mbit x16 PCIe Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings...
... drive Intel® Core™2 Duo processor 6 MB 1067 MHz SATA in media bay (optional) System Information Chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus (discrete graphics only) Intel 45 Express 64 bit 64 bit 36 bit SPI 32 Mbit x16 PCIe Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings...
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...) 8 GB (2 DIMMS, Windows Vista only) DDR II 667 MHz and 800 MHz (if supported by chipset and/or processor combinations); non-ECC memory only 24 Specifications
...) 8 GB (2 DIMMS, Windows Vista only) DDR II 667 MHz and 800 MHz (if supported by chipset and/or processor combinations); non-ECC memory only 24 Specifications
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... bandwidth operation requires both memory slots to be used for the Intel Flash Cache supports E-Family and E-Module components RJ-11 port RJ-45 port Specifications 25
... bandwidth operation requires both memory slots to be used for the Intel Flash Cache supports E-Family and E-Module components RJ-11 port RJ-45 port Specifications 25
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... Bluetooth® wireless technology WI-MAX Ultra-Wide Band technology Full-Mini-Card Mobile Broadband Mini-Card or GPS-only Mini-Card Video NOTE: Your Dell™ computer has both integrated and discrete video options. Ports and Connectors (continued) USB, eSATA Video three USB 2.0 ports with up to 2 A shared power for... to 2 A shared power for external device one USB 2.0/eSATA port with up to 256 MB (integrated) 256-MB dedicated (discrete) Video output VGA, DisplayPort 26 Specifications
... Bluetooth® wireless technology WI-MAX Ultra-Wide Band technology Full-Mini-Card Mobile Broadband Mini-Card or GPS-only Mini-Card Video NOTE: Your Dell™ computer has both integrated and discrete video options. Ports and Connectors (continued) USB, eSATA Video three USB 2.0 ports with up to 2 A shared power for... to 2 A shared power for external device one USB 2.0/eSATA port with up to 256 MB (integrated) 256-MB dedicated (discrete) Video output VGA, DisplayPort 26 Specifications
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... (262 K) 1440 x 900 with 18-bit color (262 K) 1920 x 1200 with 18-bit color (262 K) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 160° (except when docked) Specifications 27
... (262 K) 1440 x 900 with 18-bit color (262 K) 1920 x 1200 with 18-bit color (262 K) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 160° (except when docked) Specifications 27
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...) Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 240 cpi 65.8-mm (2.59-inches) sensor-active area 38.5-mm (1.52-inches) rectangle 28 Specifications Display (continued) Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: Typical power consumption (panel with backlight): WXGA: 40/40° WXGA+: 55/55° WUXGA: 55/55...
...) Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 240 cpi 65.8-mm (2.59-inches) sensor-active area 38.5-mm (1.52-inches) rectangle 28 Specifications Display (continued) Viewing angles: Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch: Typical power consumption (panel with backlight): WXGA: 40/40° WXGA+: 55/55° WUXGA: 55/55...
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... Input current Output current 90W AC adapter Input current Output current 65-W travel adapter 90-W AC adapter 130-W Dell adapter PA-4E 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 19.5 VDC 1.5 A 3.34 A 1.5 A 4.62 A 30 Specifications Battery (continued) Watt hours: 4-cell primary battery 35Whr, 2.6 Ahr 6-cell primary battery 56Whr, 2.6 Ahr 9-cell high capacity battery...
... Input current Output current 90W AC adapter Input current Output current 65-W travel adapter 90-W AC adapter 130-W Dell adapter PA-4E 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 19.5 VDC 1.5 A 3.34 A 1.5 A 4.62 A 30 Specifications Battery (continued) Watt hours: 4-cell primary battery 35Whr, 2.6 Ahr 6-cell primary battery 56Whr, 2.6 Ahr 9-cell high capacity battery...
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AC Adapter (continued) 130W Dell adapter PA-4E Input current Output current Dimensions Height Width Depth Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage ...; to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Specifications 31
AC Adapter (continued) 130W Dell adapter PA-4E Input current Output current Dimensions Height Width Depth Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage ...; to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Specifications 31
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Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2 ms halfsine pulse for operating. Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2 ms half-sine pulse for storage): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) 32 Specifications
Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2 ms halfsine pulse for operating. Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (Measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2 ms half-sine pulse for storage): Operating 143 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) 32 Specifications
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... to fit on page 65). GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is full. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the disk, or the disk is unable to commands from a CD. C D D R I V E C O N T R O... action. The computer cannot identify the drive type. Install a hard drive in filenames. The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for more information. DISK C : FAILED I N I T I A L I Z A T I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . DATA ERROR - The computer ...
... to fit on page 65). GENERAL FAILURE - The operating system is full. Then, shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the disk, or the disk is unable to commands from a CD. C D D R I V E C O N T R O... action. The computer cannot identify the drive type. Install a hard drive in filenames. The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for more information. DISK C : FAILED I N I T I A L I Z A T I L U R E - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . DATA ERROR - The computer ...
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... for the Date and Time options. A chip on page 42). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may require recharging. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - SEEK ERROR - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 65). Run the System Set tests in the table, see the documentation for either the...
... for the Date and Time options. A chip on page 42). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may require recharging. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - SEEK ERROR - The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 65). Run the System Set tests in the table, see the documentation for either the...
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...beep codes, 34 C computer specifications, 23 connecting AC adapter, 13 IEEE 1394 devices, 14 Internet, 16 network, 15 network cable, 14 USB devices, 14 contacting Dell, 59, 65 D Dell contacting, 59, 65 Factory Image Restore, 56 software updates, 49 Support Utility, 49 Dell (continued) technical support and ... Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities...
...beep codes, 34 C computer specifications, 23 connecting AC adapter, 13 IEEE 1394 devices, 14 Internet, 16 network, 15 network cable, 14 USB devices, 14 contacting Dell, 59, 65 D Dell contacting, 59, 65 Factory Image Restore, 56 software updates, 49 Support Utility, 49 Dell (continued) technical support and ... Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 56 Dell Technology Guide, 68 DellConnect, 60 diagnostics beep codes, 34 Dell, 42 power lights, 33 documentation, 67 Dell Technology Guide, 68 Service Manual, 68 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities...
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..., 67 setup computer, 13 Internet, 16 quick setup, 13 software problems, 47 reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 47-48 updates, 48 specifications, 23 support, 59 contacting Dell, 65 DellConnect, 60 online services, 60 regional, 60 technical support and customer service, 60 System Restore, 54 enabling, 56 T... transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 33, 68 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 troubleshooting (continued) error messages, 35 memory, 46 power, 44 power light conditions, 44 power lights, 33 program crashes, 46 ...
..., 67 setup computer, 13 Internet, 16 quick setup, 13 software problems, 47 reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 47-48 updates, 48 specifications, 23 support, 59 contacting Dell, 65 DellConnect, 60 online services, 60 regional, 60 technical support and customer service, 60 System Restore, 54 enabling, 56 T... transferring information to a new computer, 17 troubleshooting, 33, 68 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 42 troubleshooting (continued) error messages, 35 memory, 46 power, 44 power light conditions, 44 power lights, 33 program crashes, 46 ...
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... are trying to open is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the top of the test and any key to return to answer specific questions. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows XP: 1. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any error conditions... run and then press . A filename cannot contain any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with your part. If you are having. NOTE: When contacting Dell Technical Support, have your computer. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run.
... are trying to open is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the top of the test and any key to return to answer specific questions. To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows XP: 1. When the test completes, record the test results and then press any error conditions... run and then press . A filename cannot contain any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with your part. If you are having. NOTE: When contacting Dell Technical Support, have your computer. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run.