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CONTENTS Power Button 34 Function Keys 36 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 39 Alienware Command Center 40 Connecting External Displays 40 Using Removable Media and Cards 44 Using the Optical Drive 45 Using the Integrated Camera 46 Using the Wireless Control 46 Battery Pack 47 Power Management 48 nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Configuring the BIOS 53 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 67 Before You Begin 68 Replacing the Battery Pack 72 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 74 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s 78 4
CONTENTS Power Button 34 Function Keys 36 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 39 Alienware Command Center 40 Connecting External Displays 40 Using Removable Media and Cards 44 Using the Optical Drive 45 Using the Integrated Camera 46 Using the Wireless Control 46 Battery Pack 47 Power Management 48 nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Configuring the BIOS 53 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 67 Before You Begin 68 Replacing the Battery Pack 72 Upgrading or Replacing Memory 74 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s 78 4
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... in sleep mode through the BIOS settings. NOTE: If you to charge the device. NOTE: You can enable or disable the option of the total battery life remains. 5 HDMI-input connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off when only 10% of charging the USB...
... in sleep mode through the BIOS settings. NOTE: If you to charge the device. NOTE: You can enable or disable the option of the total battery life remains. 5 HDMI-input connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off when only 10% of charging the USB...
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Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 27 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. 27 Back View Features CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 1 1 AC adapter connector -
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The computer is in standby mode. The computer is charging. Blinking Amber or custom batterycolor The battery charge is fully charged. For more details on and the battery is in standby mode. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP On AC adapter: Blue or custom AC-color Blue or custom AC-color ...fading into amber or custom battery-color Blue or custom AC-color fading into black The battery is turned off or on standby and hibernate mode, see Power Options in the control panel of your Microsoft ...
The computer is in standby mode. The computer is charging. Blinking Amber or custom batterycolor The battery charge is fully charged. For more details on and the battery is in standby mode. CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP On AC adapter: Blue or custom AC-color Blue or custom AC-color ...fading into amber or custom battery-color Blue or custom AC-color fading into black The battery is turned off or on standby and hibernate mode, see Power Options in the control panel of your Microsoft ...
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Suspend Mode Press to display the Battery Status Meter. F3 - Check Battery Status Press to enable suspend mode. F4 - The key is located at the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, and is used together with the ...
Suspend Mode Press to display the Battery Status Meter. F3 - Check Battery Status Press to enable suspend mode. F4 - The key is located at the bottom-left corner of the keyboard, and is used together with the ...
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... with a high-energy rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery pack. The battery meter lights on your laptop configuration, model, applications installed, power management settings, and features used. When you press the battery meter once, the charge level lights illuminate. Each of the...approximately 20% of this battery will vary depending on the battery pack indicate the charge level of battery charge remaining and if no charge remaining in the battery. 1 Battery Meter 1 47 Battery life will decrease with all batteries, the maximum capacity of the total battery charge. As with time...
... with a high-energy rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery pack. The battery meter lights on your laptop configuration, model, applications installed, power management settings, and features used. When you press the battery meter once, the charge level lights illuminate. Each of the...approximately 20% of this battery will vary depending on the battery pack indicate the charge level of battery charge remaining and if no charge remaining in the battery. 1 Battery Meter 1 47 Battery life will decrease with all batteries, the maximum capacity of the total battery charge. As with time...
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... over its lifetime. •• High Performance - CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Power Management Understanding Power Consumption In order to fully utilize the power of your battery, it and saves power during periods of inactivity. •• Power Saver -
... over its lifetime. •• High Performance - CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Power Management Understanding Power Consumption In order to fully utilize the power of your battery, it and saves power during periods of inactivity. •• Power Saver -
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... with it. • If an application profile exists, the nVidia GPU is turned on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The nVidia GPU is turned on and the application runs in performance mode. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional... graphic processing unit (GPU) with the discrete nVidia GPUv while running graphic-intensive applications such as 3-D games. Your Alienware M17x laptop is designed to your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. The Optimus technology is equipped with the nVidia Optimus technology.
... with it. • If an application profile exists, the nVidia GPU is turned on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The nVidia GPU is turned on and the application runs in performance mode. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional... graphic processing unit (GPU) with the discrete nVidia GPUv while running graphic-intensive applications such as 3-D games. Your Alienware M17x laptop is designed to your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. The Optimus technology is equipped with the nVidia Optimus technology.
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... is always enabled during POST. NOTE: If USB Powershare is enabled, a device connected to the USB Powershare connector may improve performance, but will greatly reduce battery life. Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the computer from standby or to disable the USB wake support feature. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP...
... is always enabled during POST. NOTE: If USB Powershare is enabled, a device connected to the USB Powershare connector may improve performance, but will greatly reduce battery life. Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the computer from standby or to disable the USB wake support feature. CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP...
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... is turned off or in standby mode. •• AC Only: Charge USB devices when connected to AC adapter only. •• AC and Battery: Charge USB devices when connected to AC adapter and when the computer is enabled. SD Card Reader Allows you to enable or disable the on... battery. •• Disabled: Disables USB PowerShare. High Definition Audio Allows you to enable or disable the internal high definition audio device. •• Disabled: ...
... is turned off or in standby mode. •• AC Only: Charge USB devices when connected to AC adapter only. •• AC and Battery: Charge USB devices when connected to AC adapter and when the computer is enabled. SD Card Reader Allows you to enable or disable the on... battery. •• Disabled: Disables USB PowerShare. High Definition Audio Allows you to enable or disable the internal high definition audio device. •• Disabled: ...
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Processor Overclocking Allows you to enable or disable battery charging. Allows you to enable or disable the processor overclocking feature. 60 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Advanced Menu Adapter Warnings Charger Behavior Primary Display Allows ...
Processor Overclocking Allows you to enable or disable battery charging. Allows you to enable or disable the processor overclocking feature. 60 CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Advanced Menu Adapter Warnings Charger Behavior Primary Display Allows ...
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...installed cards from the laptop. 4. Press the power button to the system board, you must remove the battery from their electrical outlets. Disconnect all attached devices from the battery bay before you service the laptop. 6. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device... before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from the battery bay (for more information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 72). 7. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug...
...installed cards from the laptop. 4. Press the power button to the system board, you must remove the battery from their electrical outlets. Disconnect all attached devices from the battery bay before you service the laptop. 6. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device... before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from the battery bay (for more information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 72). 7. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug...
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... can easily be removed and replaced. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware or Dell laptops. The battery pack pops up. 5. Turn the laptop over. 4. To remove the battery pack: 1. Slide the battery latch to the laptop, use batteries designed for this particular Alienware laptop. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the unlock position as shown...
... can easily be removed and replaced. Do not use only the battery designed for other Alienware or Dell laptops. The battery pack pops up. 5. Turn the laptop over. 4. To remove the battery pack: 1. Slide the battery latch to the laptop, use batteries designed for this particular Alienware laptop. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the unlock position as shown...
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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 3 2 1 1 battery bay 3 battery pack 2 battery latch To replace the battery pack, perform the removal steps in reverse order. 73
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 3 2 1 1 battery bay 3 battery pack 2 battery latch To replace the battery pack, perform the removal steps in reverse order. 73
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...compartment door at support.dell.com. 1. Slide and lift the compartment door away from the computer. 75 Remove the two screws that secure the compartment door to four memory module connectors. Follow the instructions in connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4, see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page... 68. 2. Remove the battery (see the Service Manual at the bottom of your computer. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Removing the Memory ...
...compartment door at support.dell.com. 1. Slide and lift the compartment door away from the computer. 75 Remove the two screws that secure the compartment door to four memory module connectors. Follow the instructions in connectors DIMM 3 and DIMM 4, see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page... 68. 2. Remove the battery (see the Service Manual at the bottom of your computer. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Removing the Memory ...
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Slide and lift the compartment door away from the computer. 78 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 72). 3. Remove the two screws that secure the compartment door to the computer base. 4. Remove the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 68. 2. Removing the Hard Drive(s) 1. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s) Your laptop is equipped with two hard drive sockets.
Slide and lift the compartment door away from the computer. 78 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 72). 3. Remove the two screws that secure the compartment door to the computer base. 4. Remove the battery pack (see "Replacing the Battery Pack" on page 68. 2. Removing the Hard Drive(s) 1. CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s) Your laptop is equipped with two hard drive sockets.
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Computer Model Alienware M17x-R3 Dimensions Height Front Back Width Depth Weight with 9-cell battery and optical drive (starting at) 44.5 mm (1.75 inches) 45.0 mm (1.77 inches) 410.0 mm (16.14 inches) 304.0 mm (11.97 inches) 4.26 kg (9.40 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop will vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. 104
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Computer Model Alienware M17x-R3 Dimensions Height Front Back Width Depth Weight with 9-cell battery and optical drive (starting at) 44.5 mm (1.75 inches) 45.0 mm (1.77 inches) 410.0 mm (16.14 inches) 304.0 mm (11.97 inches) 4.26 kg (9.40 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop will vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. 104
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CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (92 Whr) Height 22.00 mm (0.87 inches) Width 233.00 mm (9.17 inches) Depth 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.14 lb) Voltage Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery 11.10 VDC battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) CR-2032 114
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion (92 Whr) Height 22.00 mm (0.87 inches) Width 233.00 mm (9.17 inches) Depth 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.14 lb) Voltage Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery 11.10 VDC battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) CR-2032 114
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... you do not open up your computer may cause damage. Replacement Components or Accessories It is nothing to worry about. When You Should Contact Alienware •• The battery, power cable or connector is damaged. •• Your computer has had liquid spilled into it. •• Your computer was dropped or... instructions are followed. APPENDIX General Safety Precautions •• Mechanical Shock: Your computer should never be subjected to use replacement parts or accessories recommended by Alienware. 122
... you do not open up your computer may cause damage. Replacement Components or Accessories It is nothing to worry about. When You Should Contact Alienware •• The battery, power cable or connector is damaged. •• Your computer has had liquid spilled into it. •• Your computer was dropped or... instructions are followed. APPENDIX General Safety Precautions •• Mechanical Shock: Your computer should never be subjected to use replacement parts or accessories recommended by Alienware. 122
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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery Pack 13 Removing the Battery Pack 13 Replacing the Battery Pack 14 3 Compartment Door 15 Removing the Compartment Door 15 Replacing the Compartment Door 16 4 Coin-Cell Battery 17 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 17 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 18 5 Hard Drive(s 19 Removing the Hard Drive(s 20 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery Pack 13 Removing the Battery Pack 13 Replacing the Battery Pack 14 3 Compartment Door 15 Removing the Compartment Door 15 Replacing the Compartment Door 16 4 Coin-Cell Battery 17 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 17 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 18 5 Hard Drive(s 19 Removing the Hard Drive(s 20 Contents 3