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...Disc Association. Model: P08G Type: P08G001 P/N: 39YVG Rev. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. Computrace...Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Alienware Corporation. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other countries...Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual: Alienware, AlienRespawn, AlienFX,...169; 2009 Dell Inc. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...
...Disc Association. Model: P08G Type: P08G001 P/N: 39YVG Rev. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. Computrace...Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Alienware Corporation. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other countries...Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual: Alienware, AlienRespawn, AlienFX,...169; 2009 Dell Inc. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...
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CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 49 Basic Hints and Tips 50 Backup and General Maintenance 50 Software Diagnostic Tools 51 Answers to Common Problems 53 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 AlienRespawn v2.0 62 Recovery Options 62 Password Protection 63 AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 71 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 73 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 74 4 CONTENTS
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 49 Basic Hints and Tips 50 Backup and General Maintenance 50 Software Diagnostic Tools 51 Answers to Common Problems 53 CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY 61 AlienRespawn v2.0 62 Recovery Options 62 Password Protection 63 AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 67 APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 71 APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE 73 APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 74 4 CONTENTS
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... on your battery to leave your computer. Q: I did not use my spare battery for Li-ion only) resumes its lifetime. • High Performance - I am having a problem recharging it was fully recharged, there wasn't as much power left as a newly charged one. Offers full performance when you happen to go through an...
... on your battery to leave your computer. Q: I did not use my spare battery for Li-ion only) resumes its lifetime. • High Performance - I am having a problem recharging it was fully recharged, there wasn't as much power left as a newly charged one. Offers full performance when you happen to go through an...
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... message is turned on (if applicable). • If your peripheral devices (e.g. Doing so will take about 30 minutes or more information, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on (or restart) your computer. 2. Ensure that the power outlet is working , ensure that appear. • If a failure is properly connected...three-prong power outlet. Press to the next test, press ; to continue to access the Boot Menu. 3. Things to check before the problem began, check to see if you are experiencing memory issues, press else press . to retest the component that the AC adapter cable is detected...
... message is turned on (if applicable). • If your peripheral devices (e.g. Doing so will take about 30 minutes or more information, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on (or restart) your computer. 2. Ensure that the power outlet is working , ensure that appear. • If a failure is properly connected...three-prong power outlet. Press to the next test, press ; to continue to access the Boot Menu. 3. Things to check before the problem began, check to see if you are experiencing memory issues, press else press . to retest the component that the AC adapter cable is detected...
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... From the Support Disc 1. Shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as a precaution it would be better to backup critical files onto an external media before you contact Alienware for technical assistance. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your laptop's configuration ...information, and ensure that the device that you want to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. Select Boot from CD-ROM from support.dell.com. NOTE: Write down and restart the laptop. It is active. NOTE: The Support disc contains ...
... From the Support Disc 1. Shut down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as a precaution it would be better to backup critical files onto an external media before you contact Alienware for technical assistance. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your laptop's configuration ...information, and ensure that the device that you want to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu. 8. Select Boot from CD-ROM from support.dell.com. NOTE: Write down and restart the laptop. It is active. NOTE: The Support disc contains ...
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... working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Answers to Common Problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc™ Drive The computer does not recognize the disc or drive...
... working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Answers to Common Problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc™ Drive The computer does not recognize the disc or drive...
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...Diagnostics: If all tests run the software. Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for spyware: If you are having problems connecting to run successfully, the error condition is related to cool before turning it on A hot hard drive may require an ... and Features→ Use an older program with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems Back up advertisements, or you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop‑up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning ...
...Diagnostics: If all tests run the software. Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for spyware: If you are having problems connecting to run successfully, the error condition is related to cool before turning it on A hot hard drive may require an ... and Features→ Use an older program with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Other software problems Back up advertisements, or you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop‑up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning ...
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... equipment at your ISP. • The graphics or multimedia on web pages. • The multiple browsers, downloads, or programs open the browser. • If the problem persists, your computer. If the keyboard does not work, it needs to the Internet. • Check if the web address typed in the address bar...
... equipment at your ISP. • The graphics or multimedia on web pages. • The multiple browsers, downloads, or programs open the browser. • If the problem persists, your computer. If the keyboard does not work, it needs to the Internet. • Check if the web address typed in the address bar...
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... printer driver. The printer does not print • Check if the power cable is properly connected and the printer is online. If the problem persists, contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 73). Power When you press the power button, the computer does not turn on • Check if the power cable...
... printer driver. The printer does not print • Check if the power cable is properly connected and the printer is online. If the problem persists, contact Alienware support (see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on page 73). Power When you press the power button, the computer does not turn on • Check if the power cable...
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...an external media before initiating recovery. Unlike other restoration methods, AlienRespawn v2.0 offers the ability to return your problem, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "Help and Support" within Windows. If this prompt is currently in conjunction with antivirus ... cannot be intact. System Restore points stored on System Restore, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on the screen for significant problems, e.g. certain types of resolving many software-related problems, including operating system configuration errors, driver installation errors, system file corruption, spyware...
...an external media before initiating recovery. Unlike other restoration methods, AlienRespawn v2.0 offers the ability to return your problem, contact Alienware Technical Support (see "Help and Support" within Windows. If this prompt is currently in conjunction with antivirus ... cannot be intact. System Restore points stored on System Restore, see "CONTACTING ALIENWARE" on the screen for significant problems, e.g. certain types of resolving many software-related problems, including operating system configuration errors, driver installation errors, system file corruption, spyware...
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...option, restoring your computer (if the system is set to boot from your optical drive. 2. Running from the disc may resolve the problem. To enable or disable password protection, select the check box labeled Enable Respawn Password Protection, then click Apply. 6. Whichever you will be... in the appropriate field, then click Submit. 4. Click the icon labeled Respawn Settings. 3. To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc NOTE: The Alienware recovery system is currently in the Change Password section, then click Apply. 5. To Enable or Change Password Settings 1. AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc If you...
...option, restoring your computer (if the system is set to boot from your optical drive. 2. Running from the disc may resolve the problem. To enable or disable password protection, select the check box labeled Enable Respawn Password Protection, then click Apply. 6. Whichever you will be... in the appropriate field, then click Submit. 4. Click the icon labeled Respawn Settings. 3. To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc NOTE: The Alienware recovery system is currently in the Change Password section, then click Apply. 5. To Enable or Change Password Settings 1. AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc If you...
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...: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. The contents herein are registered trademarks of Alienware Corporation; Computrace and Absolute are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 September 2009 02 /02 Microsoft...Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in ...
...: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. The contents herein are registered trademarks of Alienware Corporation; Computrace and Absolute are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 September 2009 02 /02 Microsoft...Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in ...
