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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1:SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 9 Before Setting Up Your Laptop 10 Connect the AC Adapter 12 Press the Power Button 13 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 14 Set Up Microsoft Windows 15 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 19 Left View Features 20 Right View Features 24 Back View Features 25 Display Features 26 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Power Button 30 Function Keys 32 3
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1:SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 9 Before Setting Up Your Laptop 10 Connect the AC Adapter 12 Press the Power Button 13 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 14 Set Up Microsoft Windows 15 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 19 Left View Features 20 Right View Features 24 Back View Features 25 Display Features 26 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Power Button 30 Function Keys 32 3
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 nVidia Optimus Technology 43 Configuring the BIOS 45 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 66 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 71 Basic Hints and Tips 72 Backup and General Maintenance 73 Software Diagnostic Tools 75 Answers to Common Problems 78 4
CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 35 Alienware Command Center 36 Using Removable Media and Cards 39 Using the Wireless Control 40 Battery Pack 40 Power Management 41 nVidia Optimus Technology 43 Configuring the BIOS 45 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 55 Before You Begin 56 Replacing the Battery Pack 60 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 63 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 66 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 71 Basic Hints and Tips 72 Backup and General Maintenance 73 Software Diagnostic Tools 75 Answers to Common Problems 78 4
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...the laptop. 10 Some of the most common items to check for include: • Laptop and AC adapter with power cable • Microsoft CD-key located at the bottom of the laptop •... • Joystick controllers (if ordered) You may have occurred during shipment. Before setting up your laptop or components, see the included invoice to verify that may also need a small flathead and/or ... missing or damaged after the first 5 days of your new laptop. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of receiving a shipment will not be sure...
...the laptop. 10 Some of the most common items to check for include: • Laptop and AC adapter with power cable • Microsoft CD-key located at the bottom of the laptop •... • Joystick controllers (if ordered) You may have occurred during shipment. Before setting up your laptop or components, see the included invoice to verify that may also need a small flathead and/or ... missing or damaged after the first 5 days of your new laptop. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of receiving a shipment will not be sure...
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...is both level and stable. • The power and other external storage drives can be exposed to rain or water. Placing Your Laptop WARNING: Do not place the laptop near or over a radiator or heating vent. Be careful not to spill liquid of any other object. • Nothing obstructs ... some sections of the documentation and may see the documentation for technical information or general use as you . The media included with your Alienware® laptop is designed to provide answers to many of the questions that may arise as needed to complete certain tasks. As always, our technical ...
...is both level and stable. • The power and other external storage drives can be exposed to rain or water. Placing Your Laptop WARNING: Do not place the laptop near or over a radiator or heating vent. Be careful not to spill liquid of any other object. • Nothing obstructs ... some sections of the documentation and may see the documentation for technical information or general use as you . The media included with your Alienware® laptop is designed to provide answers to many of the questions that may arise as needed to complete certain tasks. As always, our technical ...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 12 CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Connect the AC Adapter 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 a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 12 CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Connect the AC Adapter WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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..., it is recommended that you create a full system backup as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the...The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the screen. To create a full system backup, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support...
..., it is recommended that you create a full system backup as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the...The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the screen. To create a full system backup, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support...
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 18. 16 To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 18. 16 To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
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... network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 17 To set up your wireless router. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on the screen to a network. 5. Follow the...
... network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 17 To set up your wireless router. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on the screen to a network. 5. Follow the...
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... Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 18 Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
... Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 18 Click Start → Control Panel. 3.
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Left View Features 8 1 2 34 20 5 6 7 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP This chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various features, and get you up and running quickly.
Left View Features 8 1 2 34 20 5 6 7 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP This chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various features, and get you up and running quickly.
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Attaches a commercially available security cable to external monitors and projectors with DisplayPort. 3 HDMI connector - Connects your computer. 2 DisplayPort connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to the computer. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a TV for both multi-channel digital audio and video signals. NOTE: For a monitor without built-in speakers, only the video signal will be read. 21
Attaches a commercially available security cable to external monitors and projectors with DisplayPort. 3 HDMI connector - Connects your computer. 2 DisplayPort connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to the computer. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a TV for both multi-channel digital audio and video signals. NOTE: For a monitor without built-in speakers, only the video signal will be read. 21
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... life remains. 5 Network connector - Connects your computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 4 USB connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Connects to...
... life remains. 5 Network connector - Connects your computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 4 USB connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Connects to...
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Allows you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. 23 Provides a fast and convenient way to high-speed serial multimedia devices such as digital video cameras. 8 SIM card slot - To access the Internet, you to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to a Virtual Private Network. Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents. 7 IEEE 1394 A connector - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 6 3-in-1 Media Card Reader -
Allows you must be within the network of your cellular service provider. 23 Provides a fast and convenient way to high-speed serial multimedia devices such as digital video cameras. 8 SIM card slot - To access the Internet, you to install a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to a Virtual Private Network. Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents. 7 IEEE 1394 A connector - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 6 3-in-1 Media Card Reader -
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Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 24 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Right View Features 1 23 1 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) - Connect to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 3 USB connectors (2) - Connect to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in/Microphone connector -
Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 24 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Right View Features 1 23 1 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) - Connect to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 3 USB connectors (2) - Connect to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in/Microphone connector -
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Back View Features CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 25
Back View Features CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 25
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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 Microphone - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Provides high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera activity indicator - Your display can vary based on or off. 4 Display - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. 27
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 Microphone - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. Provides high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera activity indicator - Your display can vary based on or off. 4 Display - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera - Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. 27