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INTRODUCTION	.		5		CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES					. 25
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP	.		7					Connecting External Displays		. 26. . . .
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP	.		7					Connecting Printers		. 28
Before Setting Up Your Laptop	.		8
Connect the AC Adapter		.						Connecting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connect the AC Adapter		.	9							29
Press the Power Button		.						Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices		29
Press the Power Button		.	9
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)	.10. .			.	CHAPTER. . . . . . . 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP					31
Set Up Microsoft Windows	.	10. . .		.	. .	.		. Alienware. . . . . . Command Center		.32. . . .
Connect to the Internet (Optional)	.10. .			.	. .	.	.	Stealth. . . . Mode		. 32
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP		13						Using Removable Media and Cards		.32. . . .
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP	.	13						Using the Optical Drive		. 33
Front View Features	.	14								. 33. . . .
Left View Features								Using the Integrated Camera		. 33. . . .
Left View Features	. 15
Right View Features								Using the Wireless Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Right View Features		16								34
Display Features	.							Configuring the BIOS		34
Display Features	.	.17
Computer Base and Keyboard Features	.	18. . .		. CHAPTER. . . . . . 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS . .						41
Status Lights	.	19. . .		.	. .	.		. Before. . . . .You. . Begin		. 42
Touch Controls	.19. .			.	. .	.	.	Replacing. . . . . . . the. . .Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Button	. 20. . .			.	. .	.		. Upgrading. . . . . . . or. . Replacing Memory		.45. . . .
Function Keys	.21. .			.	. .	.	.	Upgrading. . . . . . . .or. Replacing.	the Hard Drive	. 47. . . .
Battery Pack	. 22
Power Management	. 23

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Alienware M15x Mobile Manual Page Contents Appendix a General and Electrical Safety Precautions Introduction Introduction Setting UP Your Laptop Before Setting Up Your Laptop Product Documentation and MediaPlacing Your Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect to the Internet Optional Connect the Network Cable Optional Set Up Microsoft Windows Setting Up a Wireless Connection Windows Your Laptop Getting to Know Front View Features Left View Features Right View Features Display Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Touch Controls Status Lights On AC adapter Power Button Function Keys FI Suspend Mode Frequently Asked Questions Battery PackRecharging the Battery Pack Battery Maintenance Understanding Power Consumption Power Management Reducing Power Consumption Customizing Your Power Settings Connecting Devices Connecting External Displays Connecting a DisplayExtending the Desktop Connecting External Speakers Connecting Printers Connecting a Plug and Play PrinterConnecting a Non Plug and Play Printer Connecting FireWire Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting USB Devices Connecting Devices Using Your Laptop Alienware Command Center Stealth ModeUsing Removable Media and Cards Turning the Camera On and Off Using the Optical DriveUsing the Integrated Camera Using the Wireless Control System Setup Screens Configuring the BiosSystem Setup Entering System Setup CPU System Setup Options Wireless Memory Channel Mode Adapter Exit Saving Using Your Laptop Installing Additional or Replacement Components Turning Off Your Computer Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Replacing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory Modules Upgrading or Replacing Memory Memory module door Captive screws Removing the Hard Drive Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Installing Additional or Replacement Components Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Backup and General Maintenance Pre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic Tools Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support Disc Alienware Diagnostics Answers to Common Problems CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVD±R/W, or Blu-ray Disc DriveDVD or Blu-ray Disc movie does not play Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly SystemComputer fails the Post Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears Run Check Disk Hard Drive ProblemsOther software problems Allow the computer to cool before turning it on Keyboard Internet If the display is blank Memory errors detected on startupMemory Display Mouse If the display is difficult to readMouse is not working Printer does not print PowerPrinter Printer does not turn on There is no sound from the speakers external Game ControllersSpeakers Computer does not recognize the game controller System Recovery Using AlienRespawn Microsoft System RestoreAlienRespawn Password Protection Advanced RecoveryFactory System Recovery To Enable or Change Password Settings AlienRespawn v2.0 DiscTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Dell DataSafe Local Backup System Recovery Basic Specifications USB Wled Type and dimensions Computer Setup Computer UseElectrostatic Discharge ESD Warning General Safety Precautions When You Should Contact AlienwareReplacement Components or Accessories Websites Appendix B Contacting Alienware Appendix C Important Information 039YVGA00