Alienware M17X manual Left View Features, Getting to Know Your Laptop

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

This chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various features, and get you up and running quickly.

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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 Product Documentation and Media Placing Your LaptopConnect 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 Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View Features Getting to Know Your LaptopGetting 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 Status Lights Caps Lock LightMedia Control Keys Power Button On AC adapter FI Suspend Mode Function KeysF5 Decrease Display Brightness F11 AlienFX on/off Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display USING Your Laptop USING Your Laptop Extending the Desktop Using Removable Media and Cards Using the Optical Drive DVD±R/WUsing the Integrated Camera Using the Wireless ControlFastAccess Facial Recognition Turning the Camera On and OffBattery Pack Power Management Understanding Power ConsumptionCustomizing Your Power Settings Reducing Power ConsumptionNVidia Optimus Technology Optional Changing the Application Profile Settings Free Fall Sensor Configuring the Bios System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem 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 Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives Removing 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 Answers to Common Problems SystemComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onRun Check Disk Memory errors detected on startup MemoryDisplay If the display is blankPower TROUBLESHOOTING System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn Basic100 Upgrading to AlienRespawn Professional 101Dell DataSafe Online Backup Optional My Dell Downloads102 Specifications 104 PECIFICATIONS105 106 107 USB108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 Appendix Computer Setup 120Computer Use Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning121 General Safety Precautions When You Should Contact AlienwareReplacement Components or Accessories 122Contacting Alienware 123Websites 124125

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