Main
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Before Setting Up Your Notebook
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR NOTEBOOK
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR NOTEBOOK
Setting Up Your Alienware Mobile
Connect the AC Adapter to the Back of Your Notebook STEP 1.
Product Documentation and Media
Location and Positioning of Your Notebook
Windows VistaSTEP 3. Setup
Press the Power ButtonSTEP 2.
Connecting to the Internet
Connecting to a Home Network
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Examining Your Notebook
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Right View Features
Left View Features
Top View Features
Bottom View Features
Status LEDs
Scroll Lock LED
Caps Lock LED
Number Lock LED
Power Button
Touch Controls
Function Keys
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Battery Pack
Recharging the Battery Pack
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Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack
Battery Maintenance
Questions and Answers
Power Management
Understanding Power Consumption
Customizing Your Notebooks Power Settings:
Reducing Power Consumption
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Connecting External Displays
Connecting a Display
Extending the Desktop
Connecting External Speakers
Connecting USB Devices
Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices
Connecting Printers
Connecting a Plug and Play Printer
Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer
CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR NOTEBOOK
Stealth Mode
Using Removable Media and Cards
Using the Optical Drive
Using the Integrated Webcam
Turning the Webcam On and O
Working With RAID
RAID Level 0
RAID Level 1
Conguring the BIOS
System Setup
Entering System Setup
System Setup Screens
System Setup Options
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CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
Before You Begin
Turning O Your Notebook
Before Working Inside Your Notebook
Upgrading/Replacing Memory
Removing the Memory Module(s)
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Removing the Hard Drives
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1 compartment door 3 front of the notebook 2captive screws (2)
Upgrading/Replacing Hard Drives
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Basic Hints and Tips
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING
Backup and General Maintenance
Software Diagnostic Tools
Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA)
Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD
Alienware Diagnostics
Answers to Common Problems
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/W, DVDR/W or Blu-ray Drive
e computer does not recognize the disc or drive:
An audio CD does not produce sound:
A DVD or Blu-ray movie does not play:
System
e computer fails the POST:
e computer stops responding/a solid blue screen appears
Hard Drive Problems
Other software problems
Keyboard
e keyboard is not responding:
A keyboard character is repeating:
Spills on the Keyboard:
Memory
Monitor
If the display is blank
Mouse
e mouse is not working:
Power
When the computer is turned on, nothing happens:
Printer
Speakers
ere is no sound from the speakers (external):
CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY
AlienRespawn v2.0
Using AlienRespawn v2.0
Recovery Options
Microsoft System Restore
Password Protection
To Enable or Change Password Settings
Advanced Recovery
Factory System Recovery
AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Warning
General Safety Precautions
APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Computer Setup
Computer Use
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When operating your equipment:
APPENDIX B: DETAILED SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
General Safety Information
When setting up the equipment for use:
When Working Inside Your Device
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
General Power Safety
If your computer uses an AC adapter:
Portable Device Battery Safety
TV Antenna Safety Instructions
Ergonomic Instructions
Environmental Considerations
Recycling Information
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
Battery Disposal
Batteries Directive
Regulatory Notices
Air Travel Restrictions
Export Regulations
Finding Additional Information
Additional Country-Specic Safety, Regulatory, and Environmental Information
Restriktioner af brugsinformation
Informatie over beperkingen in gebruik
Informations sur les restrictions relatives lutilisation
Informazioni sulle limitazioni alluso
Restriksjoner p brukerinformasjon
Restricciones sobre la informacin de uso
Other Country Specic Information
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APPENDIX C: WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION
U.S. Terms and Conditions of Sale
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U.S. Retail Purchaser End User Agreement
Other Documents
Warranties
Software
Return Policies; Exchanges
Service and Support
Limitation of Liability
Not For Resale or Export
Governing Law
Binding Arbitration
What is covered by this limited hardware warranty?
What is not covered by this limited hardware warranty?
How long does this limited hardware warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you x my product?
May I transfer the limited hardware warranty?
Dell Return Policy (U.S. Only)
Exceptions to Dells 21-Day Return Period
What is covered by this limited hardware warranty?
What is not covered by this limited hardware warranty?
How long does this limited hardware warranty last?
What do I do if I need warranty service?
What will Dell do?
What if I purchased a service contract?
How will you x my product?
May I transfer the limited hardware warranty?
Dell Return Policy (Canada Only)
Exceptions to Dells 30-day return policy:
Dell and Alienware Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)
ird-Party Software and Peripherals Products
Dell-Branded and Alienware-Branded Peripheral Products From Dell
APPENDIX D: DELL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Limited Warranty
Open Source Software
U.S. Government Restricted Rights
General
Websites
APPENDIX E: CONTACTING ALIENWARE
APPENDIX F: IMPORTANT INFORMATION