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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES

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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

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Connecting External Displays

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Connecting Printers

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Before Setting Up Your Laptop

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Connect the AC Adapter

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Connecting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Press the Power Button

 

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Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices

 

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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CHAPTER. . . . . . . 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP

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Set Up Microsoft Windows

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. Alienware. . . . . . Command Center

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Connect to the Internet (Optional)

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Stealth. . . . Mode

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

 

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Using Removable Media and Cards

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Using the Optical Drive

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Front View Features

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Left View Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Integrated Camera

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Right View Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Wireless Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Display Features

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Configuring the BIOS

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Computer Base and Keyboard Features

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. CHAPTER. . . . . . 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS . .

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Status Lights

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. Before. . . . .You. . Begin

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Touch Controls

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Replacing. . . . . . . the. . .Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Power Button

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. Upgrading. . . . . . . or. . Replacing Memory

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Function Keys

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Upgrading. . . . . . . .or. Replacing.

the Hard Drive

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Battery Pack

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Power Management

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Contents Alienware M15x Mobile Manual Page Contents Appendix a General and Electrical Safety Precautions Introduction Introduction Setting UP Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your Laptop Product Documentation and MediaPlacing Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect to the Internet Optional Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up a Wireless Connection Windows Your Laptop Getting to KnowFront View Features Left View Features Right View Features Display Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Touch Controls Status LightsOn AC adapter Power ButtonFunction Keys FI Suspend ModeFrequently Asked Questions Battery PackRecharging the Battery Pack Battery MaintenanceUnderstanding Power Consumption Power ManagementReducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power SettingsConnecting Devices Connecting External Displays Connecting a DisplayExtending the Desktop Connecting External Speakers Connecting Printers Connecting a Plug and Play PrinterConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Connecting FireWire Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting USB DevicesConnecting Devices Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Stealth ModeUsing Removable Media and Cards Turning the Camera On and Off Using the Optical DriveUsing the Integrated Camera Using the Wireless ControlSystem Setup Screens Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Entering System SetupCPU System Setup OptionsWireless Memory Channel Mode Adapter Exit Saving Using Your Laptop Installing Additional or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory Modules Upgrading or Replacing MemoryMemory module door Captive screws Removing the Hard Drive Upgrading or Replacing the Hard DriveInstalling Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General MaintenancePre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic ToolsStarting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc Alienware DiagnosticsAnswers to Common Problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc DriveDVD or Blu-ray Disc movie does not play Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly SystemComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsRun Check Disk Hard Drive ProblemsOther software problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onKeyboard InternetIf the display is blank Memory errors detected on startupMemory DisplayMouse If the display is difficult to readMouse is not working Printer does not print PowerPrinter Printer does not turn onThere is no sound from the speakers external Game ControllersSpeakers Computer does not recognize the game controllerSystem Recovery Using AlienRespawn Microsoft System RestoreAlienRespawn Password Protection Advanced RecoveryFactory System Recovery To Enable or Change Password Settings AlienRespawn v2.0 DiscTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Dell DataSafe Local Backup System Recovery Basic Specifications USB Wled Type and dimensions Computer Setup Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning General Safety Precautions When You Should Contact AlienwareReplacement Components or Accessories Websites Appendix B Contacting AlienwareAppendix C Important Information 039YVGA00
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