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	CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP
Security Menu

Set User Password	Allows you to set the user password. The user password
	controls access to the computer at boot.
Fail Safe	Allows you see if the Phoenix FailSafe™ security software is
	enabled or disabled. The Phoenix FailSafe software allows you
	to protect, track, and manage your laptop and your digital files if
	your laptop is lost or stolen.

Boot Menu

Use the <F5> or <F6> keys to change the boot device priority. You can choose from:

•Hard Drive

•USB Storage

•CD/DVD/BD

•Removal Devices

•Network

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Contents Alienware M11x Mobile Manual Page Contents CONTENTS CONTENTS Page Page Page Chapter Setting UP Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your Laptop Placing Your Laptop Product Documentation and MediaConnect the AC Adapter Press the Power Button Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Getting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View FeaturesGetting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Right View Features Back View Features Display Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Power Button On AC adapter F1 Extend Desktop Function KeysF5 Decrease Display Brightness Pause Alienware Command Center Using Your Laptop Connecting a Display Alienware Command CenterConnecting External Displays USING Your Laptop USING Your Laptop Extending the Desktop Using Removable Media and CardsBattery Pack Using the Wireless ControlUnderstanding Power Consumption Power ManagementReducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power SettingsNVidia Optimus Technology Changing the Application Profile Settings System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Screens Entering System SetupCPU System Setup OptionsCPU ID USB Wake Support Sata Hard Drive Adapter Warnings Wwan CD/DVD/BD Exit Saving Installing and Replacing Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Replacing the Battery Pack Captive screws Base cover Battery pack Battery pack cable Screws Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory Modules INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Removing the Hard Drive Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive AssemblyHard drive Pull-tab Hard drive bracket Screws Hard drive2 interposer INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Things to check Pre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic ToolsAlienware Diagnostics Starting Alienware Diagnostics Computer fails the Post Answers to Common ProblemsSystem Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsOther software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Run Check Disk Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it on Memory Memory errors detected on startupDisplay If the display is blankPower System Recovery Recovery Options Dell DataSafe Local Backup YSTEM Recovery Dell DataSafe Online Backup YSTEM Recovery Specifications PECIFICATIONS Bios Eprom PECIFICATIONS USB PECIFICATIONS Sata PECIFICATIONS PECIFICATIONS 100 101 102 103 104 Appendix Computer Setup General and Electrical Safety PrecautionsElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Computer UseReplacement Components or Accessories General Safety PrecautionsWhen You Should Contact Alienware Contacting Alienware Websites 111