Before Setting Up Your Laptop
Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware M18x!
Read all safety and setup instructions before connecting your new laptop. Begin by carefully opening the box and removing all components that were shipped to you. Before setting up your laptop or components, be sure to inspect all items for any physical damage that may have occurred during shipment. Be sure to report any damaged items to customer service immediately upon receiving your shipment. You must report shipping damage within the first 5 days of receiving the shipment or your damage report will not be honored.
Before setting up your laptop or components, see the included invoice to verify that all items ordered are present. Report any missing components to customer service within 5 days of receiving the shipment. Anything reported missing after the first 5 days of receiving a shipment will not be honored. Some of the most common items to check for include:
•Laptop and AC adapter with power cable
•Microsoft
•Monitor with power cable and video cable (if ordered)
•Keyboard (if ordered)
•Mouse (if ordered)
•Multimedia speakers and
•Joystick controllers (if ordered)
You may also need a small flathead and/or a Phillips head screwdriver for connecting peripheral cables to the laptop.
Product Documentation and Media
The documentation that ships with your Alienware laptop is designed to provide answers to many of the questions that may arise as you explore your new laptop’s capabilities. You may see the documentation for technical information or general use as needed to answer questions in the future, or aid you in finding answers and solutions. The media included with your laptop is referenced in some sections of the documentation and may be needed to complete certain tasks. As always, our technical support staff is available to assist you.
Placing Your Laptop
WARNING: Do not place the laptop near or over a radiator or heating vent. If your laptop is placed in a cabinet, ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the laptop in a humid location or in any area where the laptop may be exposed to rain or water. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind on or into the laptop.
When placing your laptop, ensure that:
•It is placed on a surface that is both level and stable.
•The power and other cable connectors are not jammed between the laptop and a wall – or any other object.
•Nothing obstructs airflow in front of, behind, or below the laptop.
•The laptop has enough room so that optical drives and other external storage drives can be easily accessed.
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
