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Troubleshooting
Specification
Set Up WirelessHD Optional
Maintenance
Configuring the Bios
Answers to Common Problems
Software Diagnostic Tools
Chapter Setting UP Your Laptop
Alienware Command Center
Battery Pack
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Alienware M14x Mobile Manual
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CONTENTS
Specifications
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Chapter Setting UP Your Laptop
Before Setting Up Your Laptop
Product Documentation and Media
Placing Your Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Press the Power Button
Connect the Network Cable Optional
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Set Up Wireless Display Optional
Hardware Requirements
Set Up WirelessHD Optional
Set Up Intel Wireless Display Optional
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Connect to the Internet Optional
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ETTING UP Your Laptop
Getting to Know Your Laptop
Left View Features
Getting to Know Your Laptop
Getting 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
Function Keys
F1 Extend desktop
F5 Decrease display brightness
F12 Fast Forward or Play next track
Using Your Laptop
Alienware Command Center
Connecting External Displays
Connecting a Display
USING Your Laptop
USING Your Laptop
Extending the Desktop
Using the Wireless Control
Battery Pack
Power Management
Understanding Power Consumption
Customizing Your Power Settings
Reducing Power Consumption
NVidia Optimus Technology
Changing the Application Profile Settings
FastAccess Facial Recognition Optional
Free Fall Sensor
Configuring the Bios
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
CPU
Cpuid
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
Software Diagnostic Tools
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment ePSA
TROUBLESHOOTING
Answers to Common Problems
Computer Startup Problems
Computer fails the Post
Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears
Software Problems
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Other software problems
TROUBLESHOOTING
Hard Drive Problems
Allow the computer to cool before turning it on
Run Check Disk
Memory Problem
Display Problem
Memory errors detected on startup
If the display is blank
Power Problem
TROUBLESHOOTING
System Recovery
AlienRespawn
AlienRespawn Basic
Upgrading to AlienRespawn Professional
Dell DataSafe Online Backup Optional
My Dell Downloads
Specifications
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PECIFICATIONS
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USB
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Appendix
Computer Setup
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Computer Use
Electrostatic Discharge ESD Warning
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General Safety Precautions
When You Should Contact Alienware
Replacement Components or Accessories
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Contacting Alienware
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Websites
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