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CONTENTS

 

 

CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR NOTEBOOK

 

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Alienware Command Center

 

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INTRODUCTION

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Stealth Mode

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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR NOTEBOOK

 

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Using Removable Media and Cards

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Using the Optical Drive

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Before Setting Up Your Notebook

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Using the Integrated Webcam

Setting Up Your Alienware Mobile

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Using the Wireless Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NOTEBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Working With RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Configuring the BIOS

 

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Examining Your Notebook

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Front View Features

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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT

 

 

 

 

Back View Features

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COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Left View Features

 

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Before You Begin

Right View Features

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Upgrading/Replacing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Top View Features

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Upgrading/Replacing Hard Drives

Bottom View Features

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Status LEDs

 

 

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

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Power Button

 

 

Basic Hints and Tips

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Touch Controls

 

 

Backup and General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Function Keys

 

 

Software Diagnostic Tools

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Battery Pack

 

 

Answers to Common Problems

 

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Power Management

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CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY

 

CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES

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AlienRespawn v2..0

 

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Connecting External Displays

 

 

Recovery Options

 

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Connecting Printers

 

 

Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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AlienRespawn v2..0 Disc

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Connecting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

 

 

 

 

Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices

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CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Alienware M17x Mobile Manual 02/02 Contents 04 /04 Introduction Before Setting Up Your Notebook Setting UP Your NotebookConnect the AC Adapter to the Back of Your Notebook Setting Up Your Alienware MobileProduct Documentation and Media Location and Positioning of Your NotebookPress the Power Button Windows Vista Setup Connecting to the InternetConnecting to a Home Network Getting to Know Your Examining Your Notebook Back View Features Front View FeaturesRight View Features Left View FeaturesTop View Features Bottom View Features Status LEDs Power ButtonFunction Keys Touch ControlsF5 Decrease Display Brightness Battery Pack Recharging the Battery PackRemoving and Replacing the Battery Pack Questions and Answers Battery MaintenanceReducing Power Consumption Power ManagementUnderstanding Power Consumption Customizing Your Notebook’s Power SettingsConnecting Devices Connecting External Displays Connecting a DisplayExtending the Desktop Connecting External Speakers Connecting a Plug and Play Printer Connecting PrintersConnecting USB Devices Connecting FireWire Ieee 1394 DevicesAlienware Command Center Using Your NotebookUsing the Integrated Webcam Stealth ModeUsing Removable Media and Cards Using the Optical DriveRAID Level Working With RAIDSystem Setup Screens Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Entering System SetupSata ODD System Setup OptionsAdvanced Menu USB Emulation Graphics Settings Sub-Menu Hybrid Graphics Cmos Installing Additional Or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your NotebookBefore Working Inside Your Notebook Upgrading/Replacing Memory Compartment door Front of the notebook Captive screws Removing the Memory ModulesMemory module connector Spring locks Tab Notch Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading/Replacing Hard Drives038 /038 Secondary Hard Drive HDD1 Basic Hints and Tips TroubleshootingThings to check before troubleshooting Backup and General MaintenancePre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic ToolsStarting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD Alienware DiagnosticsDVD or Blu-ray movie does not play Answers to Common ProblemsComputer does not recognize the disc or drive An audio CD does not produce soundProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly SystemComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding/a solid blue screen appearsOther software problems Hard Drive ProblemsInternet KeyboardMemory Monitor If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Game Controllers PowerMouse PrinterThere is no sound from the speakers external SpeakersSystem Recovery Using AlienRespawn Microsoft System RestoreAlienRespawn To Enable or Change Password Settings Password ProtectionAdvanced Recovery Factory System RecoveryTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc AlienRespawn v2.0 DiscBasic Specifications USB 057/057 Computer Use Appendix a General and Electrical Safety PrecautionsComputer Setup General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories When You Should Contact AlienwareGeneral Safety Information When operating your equipmentWhen setting up the equipment for use If your computer uses an AC adapter When Working Inside Your DeviceGeneral Power Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeTV Antenna Safety Instructions Portable Device Battery SafetyExample of Antenna Grounding Ergonomic InstructionsWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Weee Directive Battery DisposalEnvironmental Considerations Recycling InformationRestrictions of Usage Information For Products With Wireless LAN / 802.11 InterfacesExport Regulations Perchlorate MaterialFor produkter med trådløs LAN / 802.11 grænseflade Restriktioner af brugsinformationFrance ItalyInformations sur les restrictions relatives à l’utilisation Informatie over beperkingen in gebruikFrancia Per prodotti con interfacce wireless LAN/802.11Informazioni sulle limitazioni all’uso ItalieFor produkter med trådløse LAN / 802.11-nettverkskort Restriksjoner på brukerinformasjonИнформация об ограничении на использование ItaliaPara productos con interfaces LAN inalámbricas Restricciones sobre la información de usoUnited States Other Country Specific InformationEuropean Union DanmarkSverige Norge依照商品檢驗法案第 11 條條文,Dell 提供對於本文件所涉及產品在台灣地區認證機 構的公司聯絡細節 Terms and Conditions of Sale Information075/075 THEREUNDER, or ANY CLAIM, Dispute or Controversy Whether Return Policies Exchanges Retail Purchaser End User AgreementSoftware Other DocumentsService and Support Limitation of LiabilityNot For Resale or Export Governing Law Binding Arbitration What is covered by this limited hardware warranty?What is not covered by this limited hardware warranty? Limited Warranties and Return PolicyHow long does this limited hardware warranty last? What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service?How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited hardware warranty? Dell Return Policy U.S. Only083/083 084/084 085 /085 Exceptions to Dell’s 30-day return policy Dell Return Policy Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell and Alienware Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyAppendix D Dell Software License Agreement Limited WarrantyOpen Source Software Government Restricted RightsGeneral Websites Appendix E Contacting AlienwareAppendix F Important Information Printed on recycled paper