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NOTE: If you turn on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare is automatically shut off ... security cable slot on /off or in sleep state. The USB Powershare feature allows you buy a security cable, ensure that it again. In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 Network connector -
NOTE: If you turn on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare is automatically shut off ... security cable slot on /off or in sleep state. The USB Powershare feature allows you buy a security cable, ensure that it again. In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 4 Network connector -
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For more information, see "Power Button" on or off when pressed. Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by tapping the surface. 29 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 Power button - Turns the computer on page 30. 2 Keyboard - and right-click functions like those on the keys. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) -
For more information, see "Power Button" on or off when pressed. Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by tapping the surface. 29 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 Power button - Turns the computer on page 30. 2 Keyboard - and right-click functions like those on the keys. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) -
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... is fully charged. The computer is charging. On battery: Amber or custom battery-color Amber or custom battery-color fading into black The battery is turned off or on standby and hibernate mode, see the Power Options in the Control Panel of your Microsoft Windows operating system. 31 The computer is...
... is fully charged. The computer is charging. On battery: Amber or custom battery-color Amber or custom battery-color fading into black The battery is turned off or on standby and hibernate mode, see the Power Options in the Control Panel of your Microsoft Windows operating system. 31 The computer is...
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Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded three-prong power strip or wall outlet. 7. Connect the other end of the power cable to the same connector on your laptop. 2. Turn off your display. 5. Turn on your laptop, and then turn on your display. 38 If necessary, connect one end of the power cable to the DisplayPort, VGA, or HDMI connector on your Alienware laptop. 4. Connect one end of the display cable to the display's power connector. 6. Turn off the display and disconnect it from the power supply. 3. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 1.
Connect the other end of the cable to a grounded three-prong power strip or wall outlet. 7. Connect the other end of the power cable to the same connector on your laptop. 2. Turn off your display. 5. Turn on your laptop, and then turn on your display. 38 If necessary, connect one end of the power cable to the DisplayPort, VGA, or HDMI connector on your Alienware laptop. 4. Connect one end of the display cable to the display's power connector. 6. Turn off the display and disconnect it from the power supply. 3. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 1.
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...80% of battery charge remaining and if no charge remaining in before you pressed the first time. Battery Pack Your laptop is no lights turn on an airplane flight. The battery meter lights on the battery pack indicate the charge level of this battery will vary depending on your...battery pack. As with time and usage. When you press the battery meter once, the charge level lights illuminate. For example, if four lights turn on all radios. Pressing again returns your wireless radios to their respective states they were in the battery. 40 Battery life will decrease with all...
...80% of battery charge remaining and if no charge remaining in before you pressed the first time. Battery Pack Your laptop is no lights turn on an airplane flight. The battery meter lights on the battery pack indicate the charge level of this battery will vary depending on your...battery pack. As with time and usage. When you press the battery meter once, the charge level lights illuminate. For example, if four lights turn on all radios. Pressing again returns your wireless radios to their respective states they were in the battery. 40 Battery life will decrease with all...
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... Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. Information is booting, press immediately before the operating system logo appears to wait until the System Setup screen appears. 2. Turn on the keyboard is held down your laptop and try again. Key functions appear at the bottom of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press...
... Setup Utility by pressing when prompted. Information is booting, press immediately before the operating system logo appears to wait until the System Setup screen appears. 2. Turn on the keyboard is held down your laptop and try again. Key functions appear at the bottom of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press...
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... Storage • CD/DVD/BD • Removal Devices • Network 53 NOTE: USB Powershare is always enabled on the laptop, even while the laptop is turned off. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Power Menu USB PowerShare Allows you to enable or disable the USB PowerShare feature on page 20. For more information...
... Storage • CD/DVD/BD • Removal Devices • Network 53 NOTE: USB Powershare is always enabled on the laptop, even while the laptop is turned off. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Power Menu USB PowerShare Allows you to enable or disable the USB PowerShare feature on page 20. For more information...
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...COMPONENTS This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for your computer at support.dell.com/manuals for removing and installing the components in this section. • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" in this... instructions of all serviceable components. You can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by upgrading equipment. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware will ship with your laptop. The procedures in your computer. • A component can purchase components for increasing the ...
...COMPONENTS This chapter provides guidelines and instructions for your computer at support.dell.com/manuals for removing and installing the components in this section. • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" in this... instructions of all serviceable components. You can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by upgrading equipment. Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware will ship with your laptop. The procedures in your computer. • A component can purchase components for increasing the ...
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...your operating system, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. 57 The laptop turns off . Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. Click Start → Shut Down. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND... REPLACING COMPONENTS Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. Save and close ...
...your operating system, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. 57 The laptop turns off . Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 3. Click Start → Shut Down. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND... REPLACING COMPONENTS Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. Save and close ...
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... Pack" on page 57). Press and eject any installed cards from the battery bay (for more information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 60). 7. Remove the battery from the Media Card slot. 5. Turn off your computer and all telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS...
... Pack" on page 57). Press and eject any installed cards from the battery bay (for more information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 60). 7. Remove the battery from the Media Card slot. 5. Turn off your computer and all telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS...
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... instruction in "Before You Begin" on page 56. 2. Turn the laptop over. 4. Shut down before changing the battery pack. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the laptop, use batteries designed for this particular Alienware laptop. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware or Dell laptops. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Replacing the...
... instruction in "Before You Begin" on page 56. 2. Turn the laptop over. 4. Shut down before changing the battery pack. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the laptop, use batteries designed for this particular Alienware laptop. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware or Dell laptops. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Replacing the...
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... a grounded, three-prong power outlet. Things to check: • Ensure that the power outlet is turned on the screen, write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to see the program's documentation. 72 keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.) are not working .... touch an unpainted portion of the chassis. Doing so will safely discharge any static electricity, which could damage your computer. • Turn off your computer and any connected peripherals. • Disconnect any peripherals from your computer, remember the following safety guidelines: • ...
... a grounded, three-prong power outlet. Things to check: • Ensure that the power outlet is turned on the screen, write down the exact error message prior to calling Alienware Technical Support to see the program's documentation. 72 keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.) are not working .... touch an unpainted portion of the chassis. Doing so will safely discharge any static electricity, which could damage your computer. • Turn off your computer and any connected peripherals. • Disconnect any peripherals from your computer, remember the following safety guidelines: • ...
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Turn on page 99). 73 Shut down your computer and try again. 3. When the Alienware logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the laptop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; During the assessment, answer any ...questions that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Alienware (for more information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To invoke PSA: 1. to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, ...
Turn on page 99). 73 Shut down your computer and try again. 3. When the Alienware logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the laptop. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; During the assessment, answer any ...questions that failed, press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Alienware (for more information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; To invoke PSA: 1. to retest the component that appear. • If a failure is detected, ...
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... program. 77 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 6 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding. 3. Click End Task. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING The computer...
... program. 77 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 6 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. Click the Applications tab and select the program that is no longer responding. 3. Click End Task. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING The computer...
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Run Check Disk 1. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to room temperature before turning it on A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to cool before turning it on . Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 80 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. Click Start → Computer. 2.
Run Check Disk 1. CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to room temperature before turning it on A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from starting. Try allowing the computer to return to cool before turning it on . Right-click Local Disk C:. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 80 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. Click Start → Computer. 2.
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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Power When you know works. If the problem persists, contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on and is working correctly. • Check that the surge protector or UPS is securely connected to a surge protector or UPS, ensure that the wall ...outlet is not working properly by testing another device such as a radio or lamp that you press the power button, the computer does not turn on...
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Power When you know works. If the problem persists, contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on and is working correctly. • Check that the surge protector or UPS is securely connected to a surge protector or UPS, ensure that the wall ...outlet is not working properly by testing another device such as a radio or lamp that you press the power button, the computer does not turn on...
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...drive, printer, etc.) and remove any recently added internal hardware. Turn on the screen. NOTE: If you see knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 86 then, shut down your computer. 2. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on your... access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the Alienware logo appears, press several times to be restored. NOTE: Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the power cable. 3. CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY To restore data: 1. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Select ...
...drive, printer, etc.) and remove any recently added internal hardware. Turn on the screen. NOTE: If you see knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 86 then, shut down your computer. 2. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on your... access the Advanced Boot Options window. When the Alienware logo appears, press several times to be restored. NOTE: Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and the power cable. 3. CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY To restore data: 1. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. Select ...
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Computer technicians wear a special wrist-strap that grounds them . ESD is caused by touching the case of ESD damage by doing the following: • Turn off your computer. • To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect all cables away from the wall outlets before starting to work. • Ground yourself by ...
Computer technicians wear a special wrist-strap that grounds them . ESD is caused by touching the case of ESD damage by doing the following: • Turn off your computer. • To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect all cables away from the wall outlets before starting to work. • Ground yourself by ...
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NOTE: If you turn on /off your computer. 2 VGA connector - Connects your computer to video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Connects to a network ... sleep state. NOTE: Before you to the computer. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it works with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Attaches a commercially available security cable to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off when only 10% of the...
NOTE: If you turn on /off your computer. 2 VGA connector - Connects your computer to video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Connects to a network ... sleep state. NOTE: Before you to the computer. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it works with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Attaches a commercially available security cable to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off when only 10% of the...
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For more information, see "Power Button" on the keys. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by tapping the surface. 29 Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on page 30. 2 Keyboard - and right-click functions like those on or off when pressed. Turns the computer on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 Power button -
For more information, see "Power Button" on the keys. 3 Touch pad buttons (2) - The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by tapping the surface. 29 Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left - Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on page 30. 2 Keyboard - and right-click functions like those on or off when pressed. Turns the computer on a mouse. 4 Touch pad - CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 Power button -