1.Turn off your laptop.

2.Turn off the display and disconnect it from the power supply.

3.Connect one end of the display cable to the VGA, mini-DisplayPort, or HDMI connector on your Alienware laptop.

4.Connect the other end of the cable to the same connector on your display.

5.If necessary, connect one end of the power cable to the display’s power connector.

6.Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded three-prong power strip or wall outlet.

7.Turn on your laptop, and then turn on your display.

Extending the Desktop

1.With the external display connected, right-click on the desktop and click

Screen resolution or press <Fn><F1>.

2.Customize the following options:

a.Display — Select the display you would like to manage.

b.Resolution — Select the suitable display resolution.

c.Orientation — Select Potrait or Landscape depending on your display type.

d.Multiple Displays — Select from the below options:

Duplicate these displays

Extend these displays

Show desktop on display 1

Show desktop on display 2

3.Click Apply to apply your changes and then click OK to exit.

Using Removable Media and Cards

Observe the safety measures below:

When no ExpressCard or Media Card (SD/MMC/MS cards) is inserted into the ExpressCard or Media Card slot, ensure that the blank cards that shipped with your laptop is inserted in the unused slot(s). The blank cards protect the unused slots from dust and other particles. When inserting a blank card, ensure that the correct side is on the top (indicated by an arrow mark on some blank cards). Inserting a blank card upside down may damage your laptop.

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Alienware M18X manual Using Removable Media and Cards, Extending the Desktop