Dell Latitude E6540 Owner's manual

Dell Latitude E6540

Setup and Features Information

About Warnings

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,

or death.

Front and Back View

Figure 1. Front View

1. microphone

2. display release latch

3. camera

4. camera status light

Regulatory Model: P29F

Regulatory Type: P29F001

2013 - 04

5. microphone

6. display latch

7. display

8. hard-drive activity light

9. battery status light

10. wireless status light

11. power button

12. USB 3.0 connectors (2)

13. audio/microphone connector

14. optical drive

15. optical drive release latch

16. optical drive eject button

17. wireless switch

18. express-card reader

19. fingerprint reader

20. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card

reader

21. contactless smart-card reader

22. touchpad buttons (2)

23. touchpad

24. trackstick buttons (2)

25. trackstick

26. keyboard

27. mute button

28. volume down button

29. volume up button

Figure 2. Back View

1. power status light

2. hard-drive activity light

3. battery status light

4. modem connector

5. USB 3.0 connector with

PowerShare

6. network connector

7. VGA connector

8. power connector

9. security cable slot

10. HDMI connector

11. USB 3.0 connector

12. cooling vents

13. hard drive

14. smart card slot

WARNING: 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.

Base View

Figure 3. Base View

1. battery release latch (left)

2. battery bay

3. docking station connector

4. SIM card slot

5. battery release latch (right)

Quick Setup

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer. For additional best practices

information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance

WARNING: 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 equipment damage.

CAUTION: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp

the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the

cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you follow the angle of the

connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable.

NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.

1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the

electrical outlet.

Figure 4. AC Adapter

2. Connect the network cable (optional).

Figure 5. Network Connector

3. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard (optional).

Figure 6. USB Connector

4. Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.

Figure 7. Power Button

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.

Specifications

NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those

required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the

configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the

option to view information about your computer.

Power

AC Adapter 65 W, 90 W and 130 W

Input Voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC

Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium coin cell

Physical

Height 33.40 mm (1.31 inches)

Width 379.00 mm (14.92 inches)

Depth 250.50 mm (9.86 inches)

Physical

Weight (with 4–cell battery) 2.36 kg (5.21 lb)

Environmental

Operating Temperature 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)

Information para NOM (únicamente para México)

The following information is provided on the device described in this document in

compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM).

Voltaje de alimentación 100 V AC – 240 V AC

Frecuencia 50 Hz – 60 Hz

Consumo eléctrico 1,5 A/1,6 A/1,7 A/2,5 A

Voltaje de salida 19,50 V de CC

Intensidad de salida 3,34 A/4,62 A/6,7A

Finding More Information and Resources

See the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and the

regulatory compliance website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance for more

information on:

• Safety best practices

• Regulatory certification

• Ergonomics

See www.dell.com for additional information on:

• Warranty

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• End User License Agreement

Additional information on your product is available at www.dell.com/support/manuals

Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™,

ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and Wi-Fi Catcher™are

trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel®, Pentium®, Xeon®, Core™, Atom™, Centrino®, and Celeron®are

registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. AMD®is a

registered trademark and AMD Opteron™, AMD Phenom™, AMD Sempron™, AMD Athlon™,

ATI Radeon™, and ATI FirePro™are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft®,

Windows®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista®, the Windows Vista start button, and Office Outlook®are

either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries. Blu-ray Disc™is a trademark owned by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and

licensed for use on discs and players. The Bluetooth®word mark is a registered trademark and

owned by the Bluetooth®SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Dell Inc. is under license. Wi-Fi®is

a registered trademark of Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance, Inc.

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