Alienware M14X manual Backup and General Maintenance

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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

Backup and General Maintenance

• Always back up your important data on a regular basis and keep copies of your operating system and software safe. Do not forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them outside of their original cases - for example, in a CD wallet.

• Run maintenance programs as often as you can. You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer. You can use those provided with your operating system, or buy more powerful, dedicated programs to do so.

• Write down your passwords and keep them safe (away from your computer). This is especially important if you choose to password-protect your computer’s BIOS and operating system.

• Document vital settings such as network, dialup, mail and Internet settings.

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Contents Page Page Alienware M14x Mobile Manual Page Contents CONTENTS Specifications 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 Hardware Requirements Set Up Wireless Display OptionalSet Up WirelessHD Optional Set Up Intel Wireless Display Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection ETTING UP Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View FeaturesGetting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Right View Features Back View Features Display Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Getting to Know Your Laptop Power Button On AC adapter F1 Extend desktop Function KeysF5 Decrease display brightness F12 Fast Forward or Play next track Using Your Laptop Connecting a Display Alienware Command CenterConnecting External Displays USING Your Laptop USING Your Laptop Extending the Desktop Using the Wireless Control Battery Pack Understanding Power Consumption Power ManagementReducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power SettingsNVidia Optimus Technology Changing the Application Profile Settings Free Fall Sensor FastAccess Facial Recognition OptionalSystem Setup Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Screens Entering System SetupCPU System Setup OptionsCpuid Virtualization High Definition Performance Long Duration Memory Overclocking Memory Override Support Wwan Supervisor CD/DVD 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 Captive screws Tabs Base cover Battery pack cable Captive screws INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory Modules Memory-module cover 2 captive screws Memory module Notch Spring locks Memory module connector Tab INSTALLING and Replacing COMPONENTS Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Things to check Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA Software Diagnostic ToolsTROUBLESHOOTING Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Answers to Common ProblemsComputer Startup Problems Computer fails the PostProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Software ProblemsOther software problems TROUBLESHOOTING Run Check Disk Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it on If the display is blank Memory ProblemDisplay Problem Memory errors detected on startupPower Problem TROUBLESHOOTING System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn Basic Upgrading to AlienRespawn Professional Dell DataSafe Online Backup Optional My Dell Downloads Specifications PECIFICATIONS 100101 USB 102103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 Appendix 114 Computer Setup115 Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning 116 General Safety PrecautionsWhen You Should Contact Alienware Replacement Components or Accessories117 Contacting Alienware118 Websites119
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