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Security Menu

Set Service Tag	Displays the service tag of the computer when the
	service tag is present.
	Displays a field to input the service tag manually when
	the service tag is absent.
Set Supervisor	Allows you to set the supervisor password. The
Password	supervisor password controls access to the system
	setup utility.

Exit Menu

Exit Saving	Allows you to exit System Setup and save your changes
Changes	to CMOS.
Save Change	Allows you remain in System Setup and save your
Without Exit	changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding	Allows you to exit System Setup and load previous values
Changes	from CMOS for all Setup items.
Load Optimal	Allows you to load default values for all Setup items.

Set User

Password

Computrace

Allows you to set the user password. The user password controls access to the computer at boot.

Allows you to enable or disable Computrace security feature.

Defaults

Discard Changes Allows you to load previous values from CMOS for all

Setup items.

Boot Menu

Use the up or down arrow keys to change the boot device priority. You can choose from:

•Hard Drive

•USB Storage

•CD/DVD/BD

•Removal Devices

•Network

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CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

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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 WirelessHD Optional Set Up Wireless Display 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 Status Lights Media Control KeysPower Button On AC adapterFI Suspend Mode Function KeysGetting to Know Your Laptop Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display Using Removable Media and Cards Extending the DesktopUsing the Optical Drive Using the Integrated CameraUsing the Wireless Control Turning the Camera On and OffBattery Pack Power ManagementUnderstanding Power Consumption Customizing Your Power Settings Reducing Power ConsumptionChanging the Application Profile Settings Free Fall SensorConfiguring the Bios System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Options CPUIntel SpeedStep Sata Hard Drive DMC CD/DVD/BD Installing Additional or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Upgrading or Replacing Memory Removing the Memory ModulesMemory module Notch Spring locks Memory-module connector Tab Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives Removing the Hard DrivesDisconnect the interposer from the hard drives Screws Secondary hard drive HDD1 Primary hard drive HDD0 Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Basic Hints and TipsSoftware Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System AssessmentAnswers to Common Problems Computer Startup ProblemsComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsSoftware Problems Other software problemsProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Hard Drive Problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it onRun Check Disk Memory Problems Display ProblemsPower Problems Memory errors detected on startupTroubleshooting System Recovery AlienRespawn AlienRespawn BasicDell DataSafe Online Backup Optional Upgrading to AlienRespawn ProfessionalMy 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 Contacting Alienware WebsitesAppendix 0P38V4A00