Alienware M18X manual Contents

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

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CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

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Before Setting Up Your Laptop

 

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Command Center

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Connect the AC Adapter

 

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Connecting. . . . . . . . External Displays

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Press the Power Button

 

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Using. . . . Removable. . . .

Media and Cards

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

 

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Using. . . the Optical Drive

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Set Up Microsoft Windows

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Set Up WirelessHD (Optional)

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Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)

 

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Battery. . . . Pack

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Connect to the Internet (Optional)

 

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Power. . . . Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

 

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Free Fall Sensor

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Configuring

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Left View Features

 

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Right View Features

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CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS . . 37

Back View Features

 

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Computer Base and Keyboard Features

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. Replacing.

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Status Lights

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. Upgrading. . . . . . . or. . Replacing.

Memory

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Media Control Keys

 

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.Upgrading. . . . . . . or. Replacing the Hard Drive(s)

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Power Button

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Function Keys

 

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Contents Mobile Manual Page Contents System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 對 Page Page Setting UP Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your Laptop Product Documentation and MediaPlacing Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up Wireless Display Optional Set Up WirelessHD OptionalSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting UP Your Laptop Getting to Know Your Laptop Left View Features Right View Features Back View Features Display Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Media Control Keys Status LightsOn AC adapter Power ButtonFunction Keys FI Suspend ModeGetting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display Extending the Desktop Using Removable Media and CardsTurning the Camera On and Off Using the Optical DriveUsing the Integrated Camera Using the Wireless ControlBattery Pack Power ManagementUnderstanding Power Consumption Free Fall Sensor Customizing Your Power SettingsReducing Power Consumption Changing the Application Profile SettingsSystem Setup Screens Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Entering System SetupCPU System Setup OptionsIntel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory Modules Upgrading or Replacing MemoryMemory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading or Replacing the Hard DrivesDisconnect the interposer from the hard drives Screws Secondary hard drive HDD1 Primary hard drive HDD0 Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General MaintenanceEnhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment Software Diagnostic ToolsComputer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Answers to Common ProblemsComputer Startup Problems Computer fails the PostSoftware Problems Other software problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onRun Check Disk Memory errors detected on startup Memory ProblemsDisplay Problems Power ProblemsTroubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn Basic AlienRespawnUpgrading to AlienRespawn Professional Dell DataSafe Online Backup OptionalMy Dell Downloads Specifications Specifications USB Maxim MAX9736A Specifications Specifications Relative humidity maximum Specifications Appendix Computer Setup Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning General Safety Precautions When You Should Contact AlienwareReplacement Components or Accessories Websites Contacting AlienwareAppendix 0P38V4A00
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