LATITUDE freedom from business as usual LATITUDE E5500 and E5400 PRODUCT GUIDE
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide LATITUDE E5500, E5400 freedom from business as usual At last, business class notebooks that pull their own weight and work like they’re supposed to, free from excessive hassles and constant overhauls. Beautiful and rugged, the E5500 and E5400 deliver mobile computing that works as hard as you do, anytime, anywhere. It’s freedom from business as usual. IT Customer Viewpoint I’m caught in a difficult place.
LatitudeLatitude E-Family LatitudeE6500, E5500, Mainstream E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Latitude E5400 and E5500 notebooks deliver proven technology for business-class computing. All the essential features you need in a notebook to maximize user and IT productivity empowered by leading-edge IT simplification technologies. Latitude is designed for ultimate productivity and low total cost of ownership. Key Features: Redesigned for optimum performance at every level.
All Day COMPUTING I can stay connected and productive virtually anywhere and everywhere.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide All-Day Battery Life* Dell introduce a dramatic step forward in battery life: batteries that last and last for allday computing. The 9-cell battery can free you to work for a full 8-hour work day. Extend your battery service with optional Extended Battery Service during your 3-year Limited Warranty*. Take advantage of short charge time opportunities with ExpressCharge™ charges the battery in about an hour.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Connectivity Free yourself from cables with our excellent antenna design supporting Mobile Broadband* and Wireless-N in addition to emerging wireless technologies like Bluetooth 2.1. Integrated Dell Mobile Broadband* (cellular data) mini-cards provide wide area data connectivity via national cellular networks. With average download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps*, you can remain productive wherever you go.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Connectivity Wi-Fi Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology Latitude E5500/E5400 offer Intel® Centrino® Mobile technology featuring the Intel WiFi Link 5100 or 5300 Draft 802.11n Wi-Fi cards, Intel Core™ Processor and Intel 945GE chipsets. Intel Centrino Mobile Technology delivers excellent wireless performance while enabling great notebook battery life.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide The Tools You Need New Dell ControlPoint software puts you in complete control. It provides a single access point with intuitive navigation to easily configure your notebook the way you need it. With a single hot key combination, you have access to the settings you need: power management, displays and devices, connections, security and system information.
Latitude E6500, Latitude E6400 E5500, Mainstream E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Dell ControlPoint Power Settings The ControlPoint Power Settings module provides a wide-ranging set of power management configuration, alerting capabilities and sleep modes. Battery Status Quickly view battery status, available charge and health. Users can also easily configure advanced power settings to maximize battery life.
Latitude E6500, Latitude E6400 E5500, Mainstream E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Display and Devices The Dell ControlPoint Display & Devices module provides a variety of configurable settings for your display as well as other devices attached or installed with your system. Some key configurable features include the presentation mode with projectors, ambient light sensor and keyboard backlighting capabilities.
Latitude E6500, Latitude E6400 E5500, Mainstream E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Dell ControlPoint Connections Manager For fast and easy connections to any device or network, the Connections Manager module provides a comprehensive communications management environment: Ethernet, Dial-Up, Wi-Fi, Mobile Broadband* and GPS. Users can also enable & disable any of the radios on their notebook – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and Mobile Broadband*.
Latitude E6500, Latitude E6400 E5500, Mainstream E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Dell ControlPoint Security Center As more critical data becomes mobile the need for enhanced security is vital. The Dell ControlPoint Security Center module provides access to use authentication, encryption, fingerprint readers and smartcard technologies.
INSPIRED DESIGN. My notebook should work as hard as I do.
Latitude E6500, Latitude E6400 E5500, Mainstream E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Sleek, Durable Design Latitude E5500 and E5400 has been designed to deliver proven technologies for everyday computing. It provides exceptional value without compromising essential features. Exceptional durability with redesigned robust hinges & latches. Strike Zone™ helps improve hard drive protection in the event of a fall by dissipating shock. Our 7200rpm hard drives now come standard with Free Fall Sensors.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Outstanding Usability Excellent usability with redesigned keyboards that deliver accuracy, comfort, and outstanding feel. Latitude notebooks are designed for the ultimate user experience with one click access to all user settings with new Dell ControlPoint software.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Expanding Mobile Experience Redesigned sleeker, smaller docks and peripherals deliver a seamless experience between your desktop and mobility – including the new E-Port and notebook stand – designed for the smallest footprint. E-Port Plus side and back views E-Port Plus offers Dual Digital Monitor capabilities along with legacy ports - The noncompromise station designed for enhanced usability at desk supports hot & warm docking.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide E-Flat Panel Stand The Integrated Flat Panel Stand is an ergonomic stand associated for the new Latitude E-Port and EPort Plus. It accepts Dell Flat Panels via the Dell Quick Connect connector (default) as well as standard VESA mount (requires screws).
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide E-Monitor Stand The Basic Monitor Stand is an accessory of the E-Port and E-Port Plus that enables use of any LCD flat panel monitors and CRT monitors. E-View Laptop Stand This stand provides an innovative way to use the notebook LCD versus an external monitor at the end users desk. E-Family notebook stand is adjustable and enables the user to elevate the LCD panel to an ergonomic position.
PEACE OF MIND IS PART OF THE PACKAGE. My data should be mine and mine alone.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide ProSupport Mobility Services* The broadest solution for protecting your notebooks and data. Committed to enabling your mobile workforce, minimizing downtime and protecting your investment. Mobile Asset Protection Services* enable your mobile workforce while protecting your investment with Extended Battery Service, CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service* and Laptop Tracking and Recovery.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Deployment Services - Helps customers more effectively execute Windows Vista migrations and E-Family deployments ImageDirect Service is cross-platform to help ensure a streamlined transition to the new Latitude E from legacy Dell products. With ImageDirect, your image is only a few mouse clicks from being ready to deploy as opposed to the few weeks inherent with traditional image make-ready.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Simply Secure Information technology has become a backbone for our customers. It is a daily tool for real time collaboration as well as crucial business data storage. At the same time, our world has become extremely mobile: valuable files are sent over the networks or carried around the planet on notebooks. As a result, there is a growing threat for data loss or leakage.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Prevent Smarter You want to prevent security breaches into your business. But security is complex and there are many aspects to it. Choices are difficult to make, stable technologies cannot be identified, and you could suffer from skyrocketing costs and complexity.
PUTS IN THE HOURS. WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS. ALWAYS COMES IN UNDER BUDGET. Notebook deployment to the field and management should not be rocket science.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Latitude works like it’s supposed to, with freedom from hassles and constant overhauls. It’s the ultimate team player, letting you manage notebooks virtually anywhere in the world without leaving your desk. Finally, an IT investment that doesn’t cost a fortune coupled with business-class service that is truly first class. Freedom from hassles with technology that gives you Total Control of Ownership.
Core Technologies
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide New Performance Architecture Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor Dell Latitude E5500 and E5400 are equipped with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo mobile technology, featuring the Intel GE45 Express chipset. You get powerful mobile dual-core processors with 3MB or 6MB Level 2 cache and up to 4GB* of 800MHz dual-channel DDR2 system memory*.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Graphics The Latitude E5500 and E5400 utilize the latest Intel integrated graphics.* Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD brings the next generation benefits of dialed up performance, power management and support for new technologies. Intel GMA 4500MHD helps deliver a next generation video and 3D experience: • Clear and accurate video playback with crisp details.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide The Green Side of Latitude Dell's environmental stewardship program drives to conserve product energy consumption, reduce or eliminate materials for disposal, prolong product life span and provide effective and convenient equipment recovery solutions. By streamlining business steps and processes, Dell minimizes stress on the environment while achieving speed, responsiveness and cost savings that can be passed along to customers.
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Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Latitude E5400 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor Up to T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache) Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Business Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Genuine Windows® XP Professional Chipset Intel® 45 Express Chipset Displays 14.1” UltraSharp™ Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) LED Display 14.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide E5400 Weight, Dimensions, and Top View Preliminary Starting Weight: 5.58lb/2.54Kg* Dimensions: Width: 13.31”/338mm Depth: 9.68”/244mm Height: 1.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide E5400 Right View Headphone jack Lock Slot Optical Drive AC adapter plug Microphone Jack 2 USB ports *See important information at end of document 33
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide E5400 Left View PC Card Slot VGA port 1394 LAN 10/100/100 S-Video Optional Modem port 2 USB Port *See important information at end of document 34
Latitude LatitudeE5500, E6500, E5500,E5400 E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Latitude E5500 Technical Specifications Processors Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor Up to T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache) Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Business Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic Genuine Windows® XP Professional Chipset Intel® 45 Express Chipset Displays 15.4" UltraSharp ™ Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) LED Display with TrueLife™ 15.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide E5500 Weight, Dimensions, and Top View Preliminary Starting Weight: 6.36lb/2.89Kg* Dimensions: Width: 13.99”/355mm Depth: 10.24”/260mm Height: 1.48”/37.
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide E5500 Right View 1394 Lock Slot Headphone jack Optical Drive Microphone Jack AC adapter plug 2 USB ports *See important information at end of document 37
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide E5500 Left View PC Card Slot Serial Port VGA port LAN 10/100/100 S-Video Optional Modem port 2 USB Port *See important information at end of document 38
Latitude LatitudeE6500, E5500,E6400 E5400Reviewer’s Reviewer’sGuide Guide Important Information All-Day Computing/Battery Life: Preliminary results based on Dell lab testing. Varies by configuration, operating conditions and other factors. Maximum battery capacity decreases with time and use. Anytime, Anywhere Connectivity: Applies to E5400 only. Subject to wireless provider’s coverage area. Mobile broadband subscription required, additional charges apply.
