Alienware M17X manual Getting to Know Your Laptop

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

1Left digital-array microphone — Combines with the right digital-array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.

2Camera activity indicator — Indicates if the camera is on or off. A solid blue light indicates camera activity.

3Camera — Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat.

4Right digital-array microphone — Combines with the left digital-array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording.

5Display — Your display can vary based on selections you made when purchasing your computer.

Your computer may support 3D display if you selected this option at the time of purchase.

NOTE: If you experience discomfort while viewing 3D display, stop viewing the display, remove your 3D glasses, and take rest.

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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 DriveTurning the Camera On and Off Using the Integrated CameraUsing the Wireless Control FastAccess Facial RecognitionBattery 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 Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Answers to Common ProblemsSystem Computer fails the PostProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Allow the computer to cool before turning it on Hard Drive ProblemsRun Check Disk If the display is blank Memory errors detected on startupMemory DisplayPower 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 122 General Safety PrecautionsWhen You Should Contact Alienware Replacement Components or Accessories123 Contacting Alienware124 Websites125

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