Alienware M17X manual Changing the Application Profile Settings

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CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

You can also create application profiles for any application on your computer. This may be required for newly released games or applications that do not have a default application profile.

Changing the Application Profile Settings

1.Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.

2.In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings.

3.In the Program Settings tab, click Add and browse to select the application’s executable file (.exe). Once added, you can change the settings for that application.

To change the settings for a specific application, locate the application in the Select a program to customize: list and make the desired changes.

NOTE: For more information on the nVidia control panel options and settings, click Help.

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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 a Display Alienware Command CenterConnecting External Displays 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 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 TROUBLESHOOTING System Recovery 100 AlienRespawnAlienRespawn Basic 101 Upgrading to AlienRespawn Professional102 Dell DataSafe Online Backup OptionalMy Dell Downloads Specifications PECIFICATIONS 104105 106 USB 107108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 Appendix 120 Computer Setup121 Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety PrecautionsReplacement Components or Accessories 122123 Contacting Alienware124 Websites125
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