Alienware M17X manual Product Documentation and Media, Placing Your Laptop

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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

Product Documentation and Media

The documentation that ships with your Alienware laptop is designed to provide answers to many of the questions that may arise as you explore your new laptop’s capabilities. You may see the documentation for technical information or general use as needed to answer questions in the future, or aid you in finding answers and solutions. The media included with your laptop is referenced in some sections of the documentation and may be needed to complete certain tasks. As always, our technical support staff is available to assist you.

Placing Your Laptop

WARNING: Do not place the laptop near or over a radiator or heating vent. If your laptop is placed in a cabinet, ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the laptop in a humid location or in any area where the laptop may be exposed to rain or water. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind on or into the laptop.

When placing your laptop, ensure that:

• It is placed on a surface that is both level and stable.

• The power and other cable connectors are not jammed between the laptop and a wall – or any other object.

• Nothing obstructs airflow in front of, behind, or below the laptop.

• The laptop has enough room so that optical drives and other external storage drives can be easily accessed.

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Contents Page Page Alienware M17x 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 Set Up WirelessHD Optional Set Up Wireless Display Optional 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 Right View Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Back View Features Display Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Caps Lock Light Status LightsMedia Control Keys Power Button On AC adapter Function Keys FI Suspend ModeF5 Decrease Display Brightness F11 AlienFX on/off Using Your Laptop Connecting External Displays Alienware Command CenterConnecting a Display USING Your Laptop USING Your Laptop Extending the Desktop Using Removable Media and Cards DVD±R/W Using the Optical DriveUsing the Wireless Control Using the Integrated CameraFastAccess Facial Recognition Turning the Camera On and OffBattery Pack Understanding Power Consumption Power ManagementReducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power SettingsNVidia Optimus Technology Optional Changing the Application Profile Settings Free Fall Sensor System Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Screens Entering System SetupSystem Setup Options CPU Intel SpeedStep High Definition CPU Turbo Mode Charger Behavior Override Turbo Memory Frequency DGX CD/DVD/BD Exit Saving USING Your Laptop Installing and Replacing Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Replacing the Battery Pack Battery bay Battery pack Battery latch Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory Modules Screws Compartment door Memory module Notch Spring locks Memory module connector Tab Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading or Replacing the Hard DrivesScrews Compartment door Pull tab Captive screws Primary hard-drive assembly Pull tab Captive screws Secondary hard-drive assembly Hard drive Screws Hard-drive bracket Hard drive Interposer INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Things to check Software Diagnostic Tools TROUBLESHOOTING System Answers to Common ProblemsComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Allow the computer to cool before turning it on Hard Drive ProblemsRun Check Disk Memory Memory errors detected on startupDisplay If the display is blankPower TROUBLESHOOTING System Recovery AlienRespawn Basic AlienRespawn100 101 Upgrading to AlienRespawn ProfessionalMy Dell Downloads Dell DataSafe Online Backup Optional102 Specifications PECIFICATIONS 104105 106 USB 107108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 Appendix 120 Computer SetupElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning Computer Use121 When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories 122123 Contacting Alienware124 Websites125
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