Getting to Know Your | Dell P776N, P01E guide

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NOTEBOOK

This chapter provides information about your new notebook to familiarize you with its various features and get you up and running quickly.

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NOTEBOOK

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

NOTEBOOK

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Dell P776N, P01E manual Getting to Know Your

Contents

Alienware M17x Mobile Manual 02/02 Contents 04 /04 Introduction Before Setting Up Your Notebook Setting UP Your Notebook Product Documentation and Media Setting Up Your Alienware MobileLocation and Positioning of Your Notebook Connect the AC Adapter to the Back of Your Notebook Press the Power Button Windows Vista Setup Connecting to the InternetConnecting to a Home Network Getting to Know Your Examining Your Notebook Back View Features Front View Features Right View Features Left View Features Top View Features Bottom View Features Status LEDs Power Button Function Keys Touch Controls F5 Decrease Display Brightness Battery Pack Recharging the Battery PackRemoving and Replacing the Battery Pack Questions and Answers Battery Maintenance Understanding Power Consumption Power ManagementCustomizing Your Notebook’s Power Settings Reducing Power Consumption Connecting Devices Connecting External Displays Connecting a DisplayExtending the Desktop Connecting External Speakers Connecting USB Devices Connecting PrintersConnecting FireWire Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting a Plug and Play Printer Alienware Command Center Using Your Notebook Using Removable Media and Cards Stealth ModeUsing the Optical Drive Using the Integrated Webcam RAID Level Working With RAID System Setup Configuring the BiosEntering System Setup System Setup Screens Sata ODD System Setup Options Advanced Menu USB Emulation Graphics Settings Sub-Menu Hybrid Graphics Cmos Installing Additional Or Replacement Components Before You Begin Turning Off Your NotebookBefore Working Inside Your Notebook Upgrading/Replacing Memory Compartment door Front of the notebook Captive screws Removing the Memory Modules Memory module connector Spring locks Tab Notch Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading/Replacing Hard Drives 038 /038 Secondary Hard Drive HDD1 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Things to check before troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Pre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic Tools Starting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD Alienware Diagnostics Computer does not recognize the disc or drive Answers to Common ProblemsAn audio CD does not produce sound DVD or Blu-ray movie does not play Computer fails the Post SystemComputer stops responding/a solid blue screen appears Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems Hard Drive Problems Internet KeyboardMemory Monitor If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Mouse PowerPrinter Game Controllers There is no sound from the speakers external Speakers System Recovery Using AlienRespawn Microsoft System RestoreAlienRespawn Advanced Recovery Password ProtectionFactory System Recovery To Enable or Change Password Settings To Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc Basic Specifications USB 057/057 Computer Setup Appendix a General and Electrical Safety PrecautionsGeneral Safety Precautions Computer Use Replacement Components or Accessories When You Should Contact Alienware General Safety Information When operating your equipmentWhen setting up the equipment for use General Power Safety When Working Inside Your DeviceProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge If your computer uses an AC adapter TV Antenna Safety Instructions Portable Device Battery Safety Example of Antenna Grounding Ergonomic Instructions Environmental Considerations Battery DisposalRecycling Information Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Weee Directive Export Regulations For Products With Wireless LAN / 802.11 InterfacesPerchlorate Material Restrictions of Usage Information France Restriktioner af brugsinformationItaly For produkter med trådløs LAN / 802.11 grænseflade Informations sur les restrictions relatives à l’utilisation Informatie over beperkingen in gebruik Informazioni sulle limitazioni all’uso Per prodotti con interfacce wireless LAN/802.11Italie Francia Информация об ограничении на использование Restriksjoner på brukerinformasjonItalia For produkter med trådløse LAN / 802.11-nettverkskort Para productos con interfaces LAN inalámbricas Restricciones sobre la información de uso European Union Other Country Specific InformationDanmark United States Sverige Norge 依照商品檢驗法案第 11 條條文，Dell 提供對於本文件所涉及產品在台灣地區認證機構的公司聯絡細節 Terms and Conditions of Sale Information 075/075 THEREUNDER, or ANY CLAIM, Dispute or Controversy Whether Software Retail Purchaser End User AgreementOther Documents Return Policies Exchanges Service and Support Limitation of LiabilityNot For Resale or Export Governing Law What is not covered by this limited hardware warranty? What is covered by this limited hardware warranty?Limited Warranties and Return Policy Binding Arbitration How long does this limited hardware warranty last? What will Dell do? What do I do if I need warranty service? May I transfer the limited hardware warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?Dell Return Policy U.S. Only How will you fix my product? 083/083 084/084 085 /085 Exceptions to Dell’s 30-day return policy Dell Return Policy Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Dell and Alienware Software and Peripherals Canada Only Appendix D Dell Software License Agreement Limited Warranty Open Source Software Government Restricted RightsGeneral Websites Appendix E Contacting Alienware Appendix F Important Information Printed on recycled paper