Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme (7204) Getting Started Guide Regulatory Model: P18T Regulatory Type: P18T001
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Contents 1 Finding Information and Resources.................................................................. 4 2 System Overview...................................................................................................5 3 Quick Setup............................................................................................................7 4 Removing and Installing Components............................................................. 9 Opening the Press-Latch Doors.............................
Finding 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.
System Overview 2 5
1. Display latch 2. Microphones 3. Privacy shutter 4. Camera (optional) 5. Camera-status light 6. Ambient light sensor 7. Screen-rotate button 8. Volume button 9. Status lights 10. Rotatable outdoor-readable display/ touchscreen 11. Flip-hinge 12. Smart Card reader 13. USB 3.0 connector and memory-card reader / 14. PCMCIA/ ExpressCard reader (optional) Hard drive 15. Finger Print reader 16. Power button 17. WWAN configuration handle (Optional) 18. Power connector 19.
Quick Setup 3 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.
Figure 4. 1394 Connector 5. Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer. Figure 5. 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.
Removing and Installing Components 4 This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Opening the Press-Latch Doors There are six press-latch doors. Three on the back and two on the right side panel. An extra press-latch door is also present on the left side of the computer. To open the press-latch doors: a. Left and right side press-latch doors: Slide the latch towards the back of the computer to lock and towards the front to unlock. b.
NOTE: The battery cannot be installed or removed with the optional accessory handle installed. The handle must be removed first (if present). 1. Unlock the battery release latch by pushing it upwards. 2. Slide the latch to the right to release the battery. 3. Remove the battery from the computer. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into its slot. 2. Push the battery latch down to lock it. Removing the Hard Drive 1.
Working on Your Computer 5 This section provides information about Backlit Keyboard, Stealth Mode, Function keys and how to convert your computer to notebook and tablets modes. Using the Backlit Keyboard The Latitude rugged series comes equipped with a backlit keyboard that can be customized. The system comes with the following colors enabled: 1. White 2. Red 3. Green 4.
Changing the Keyboard Backlight Color To change the keyboard backlight color: 1. Press + < C> keys to cycle through the available backlight colors. 2. White, Red, Green and Blue are active by default; up to two custom colors can be added to the cycle in the System Setup (BIOS). Customizing the Backlit Keyboard in System Setup (BIOS) 1. Power off the computer. 2. Power on the computer and at the Dell logo, tap the key repeatedly to bring up the system setup menu. 3.
Figure 6. key callouts 1. Lock Key 2. Affected keys 3. Key NOTE: Lock affects only the above keys . Secondary functions will not require the key to be pressed while enabled. Activating the Function (Fn) lock 1. Press the + keys NOTE: Other secondary functions on keys below the top row are not affected and requires the use of the key. 2. Press the + keys again to deactivate the function lock feature.
Disabling Stealth Mode in the System Setup (BIOS) 1. Power off the computer. 2. Power on the computer and at the Dell logo, tap the key repeatedly to bring up the System Setup menu. 3. Expand and open the System Configuration menu. 4. Select Stealth Mode Control. NOTE: Stealth mode is enabled by default. 5. Select Disable to disable the stealth mode. 6. When complete, Apply changes and Exit the BIOS or system setup. Enabling and Disabling Wireless (WiFi) Feature 1.
3. To change to tablet mode: a. Gently push the display panel in the direction indicated to pop the display from the display frame. b. Rotate the display by 180–degrees until it clicks back into place. 4. Close the display lid. 5. The computer is now converted for use in the tablet mode. Repeat the steps, flipping the display in the opposite direction, to bring the computer back to notebook mode.
Quick Disconnect (QD) Connector 6 Latitude fully rugged products come equipped with receptacles for QD (Quick-Disconnect) connectors at the corners. These receptacles allow the connection of optional accessories such as shoulder straps. Installing a QD connector 1. Align the QD connector to the receptacle on the corner of the computer. 2. Insert the connector into the receptacle while holding the button pressed. 3. Press and hold the button on top of the QD connector. 4.
7 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Table 1. System Information Feature Specification DRAM bus width 64 bit Flash EPROM SPI 32 Mbits PCIe 2.0 bus 100MHz Table 2. Processor Feature Specification Types Intel Core i3/i5/i7 series L3 cache up to 4MB External bus frequency 1600MHz Table 3. Memory Feature Specification Memory connector two SODIMM slots Memory capacity 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB Memory type DDR3L SDRAM 1600 Mhz Minimum memory 4GB Maximum memory 16GB Table 4.
Feature Specification Speakers one mono speaker Internal speaker amplifier 2 W (RMS) Volume controls Volume Up/Volume Down buttons CAUTION: Adjustment of volume control, as well as the equalizer in the operating system and/or equalizer software, to other settings than the center position may increase the earphones and/or headphones output and cause hearing damage or loss. Table 5.
Feature Specification Docking port one SIM Slot one micro-SIM slot with security feature Table 8. Display Feature Specification Type WLED display Size 11.6 inches viewable Dimensions: Height 158.5 mm (6.24 inches) Width 268.0 mm (10.59 inches) Diagonal 29.38 mm (1.15 inches) Active area (X/Y) 256.
Feature Y-axis Specification 51 mm (2.00 inches) Table 11. Battery Feature Specification Type 4-cell "smart" lithium ion Dimensions: Height 16.5 mm (0.65 inches) Width 215 mm (8.46 inches) Depth 72.6 mm (2.85 inches) Weight 318 g Voltage 14.
Table 13. Physical Feature Specification Height 39.4 mm (1.55 inches) Width 311 mm (12.24 inches) Depth 229 mm (9.01 inches) Weight 5.9 lbs (2.71 kg) Table 14. Environmental Feature Specification Temperature: Operating –29 °C to 63 °C (–20 °F to 145 °F) Storage –51 °C to 71 °C (–60 °F to 160 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10 % to 90 % (non condensing) Storage 0 % to 95 % (non condensing) Altitude (maximum): Operating –15.
Contacting Dell 8 NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to dell.com/support. 2. Select your support category. 3.
