Dell 14 Rugged Extreme- User Manual

3 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, powe...

4 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Opening the Press-Latch Doors There are eight press-latch doors. Four on the back, two on the right side, and two on the left side of the computer. 1. Left a...

WARNING: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer. WARNING: Not for use in hazardous locati...

Removing the Hard Drive 1. Slide the hard drive release latch to the left to unlock. 2. Pull the hard drive outwards using the pull-loop and remove it from the computer. Installing the Hard Drive 1. To secure the hard drive, push the hard drive into its compartment. 2. Rotate the door back towards t...

5 Working on Your Computer 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 ba...

Turning the Keyboard Backlight On/Off or Adjusting Brightness 1. Press <Fn> + < F10> to initialize the keyboard backlight switch. NOTE: <Fn> key is not needed if function key <Fn> lock is activated. NOTE: The first use of the above key combination turns on the backlight to it...

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 <F2> key repeatedly to bring up the system setup menu. 3. Expand and open the System Configuration menu. 4. Select RGB Keyboard Backlight.You can enable/dis...

Activating the Function (Fn) lock 1. Press the <Fn> + <Esc> keys NOTE: Other secondary functions on keys below the top row are not affected and requires the use of the <Fn> key. 2. Press the <Fn> + <Esc> keys again to deactivate the function lock feature.The function ke...

6 Quick Disconnect (QD) Connector 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. Perform the following steps to ins...

7 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. Table 1. System Information Feature Specification DRAM bus width 64 bit Flash EPROM SPI 32Mbits 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...

8 Contacting Dell 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, ...