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USING Your Laptop
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Troubleshooting
Specifications
Set Up WirelessHD Optional
Maintenance
Configuring the Bios
Answers to Common Problems
Software Diagnostic Tools
FastAccess Facial Recognition
Chapter Setting UP Your Laptop
Alienware Command Center
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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 WirelessHD Optional
Set Up Wireless Display Optional
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Connect to the Internet Optional
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Getting to Know Your Laptop
Left View Features
Getting to Know Your Laptop
Getting 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
Status Lights
Caps Lock Light
Media Control Keys
Power Button
On AC adapter
FI Suspend Mode
Function Keys
F5 Decrease Display Brightness
F11 AlienFX on/off
Using Your Laptop
Connecting a Display
Alienware Command Center
Connecting External Displays
USING Your Laptop
USING Your Laptop
Extending the Desktop
Using Removable Media and Cards
Using the Optical Drive
DVD±R/W
Using the Integrated Camera
Using the Wireless Control
FastAccess Facial Recognition
Turning the Camera On and Off
Battery Pack
Power Management
Understanding Power Consumption
Customizing Your Power Settings
Reducing Power Consumption
NVidia Optimus Technology Optional
Changing the Application Profile Settings
Free Fall Sensor
Configuring the Bios
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System 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
Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drives
Removing the Hard Drives
Screws 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
Answers to Common Problems
System
Computer fails the Post
Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears
Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly
Other software problems
TROUBLESHOOTING
Run Check Disk
Hard Drive Problems
Allow the computer to cool before turning it on
Memory errors detected on startup
Memory
Display
If the display is blank
Power
TROUBLESHOOTING
System Recovery
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AlienRespawn
AlienRespawn Basic
Upgrading to AlienRespawn Professional
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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
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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