Dell Alienware DRF37 Bedienungsanleitung

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Richtige Gebrauchsanleitung

Die Vorschriften verpflichten den Verkäufer zur Übertragung der Gebrauchsanleitung Dell Alienware DRF37 an den Erwerber, zusammen mit der Ware. Eine fehlende Anleitung oder falsche Informationen, die dem Verbraucher übertragen werden, bilden eine Grundlage für eine Reklamation aufgrund Unstimmigkeit des Geräts mit dem Vertrag. Rechtsmäßig lässt man das Anfügen einer Gebrauchsanleitung in anderer Form als Papierform zu, was letztens sehr oft genutzt wird, indem man eine grafische oder elektronische Anleitung von Dell Alienware DRF37, sowie Anleitungsvideos für Nutzer beifügt. Die Bedingung ist, dass ihre Form leserlich und verständlich ist.

Was ist eine Gebrauchsanleitung?

Das Wort kommt vom lateinischen „instructio”, d.h. ordnen. Demnach kann man in der Anleitung Dell Alienware DRF37 die Beschreibung der Etappen der Vorgehensweisen finden. Das Ziel der Anleitung ist die Belehrung, Vereinfachung des Starts, der Nutzung des Geräts oder auch der Ausführung bestimmter Tätigkeiten. Die Anleitung ist eine Sammlung von Informationen über ein Gegenstand/eine Dienstleistung, ein Hinweis.

Leider widmen nicht viele Nutzer ihre Zeit der Gebrauchsanleitung Dell Alienware DRF37. Eine gute Gebrauchsanleitung erlaubt nicht nur eine Reihe zusätzlicher Funktionen des gekauften Geräts kennenzulernen, sondern hilft dabei viele Fehler zu vermeiden.

Was sollte also eine ideale Gebrauchsanleitung beinhalten?

Die Gebrauchsanleitung Dell Alienware DRF37 sollte vor allem folgendes enthalten:
- Informationen über technische Daten des Geräts Dell Alienware DRF37
- Den Namen des Produzenten und das Produktionsjahr des Geräts Dell Alienware DRF37
- Grundsätze der Bedienung, Regulierung und Wartung des Geräts Dell Alienware DRF37
- Sicherheitszeichen und Zertifikate, die die Übereinstimmung mit entsprechenden Normen bestätigen

Warum lesen wir keine Gebrauchsanleitungen?

Der Grund dafür ist die fehlende Zeit und die Sicherheit, was die bestimmten Funktionen der gekauften Geräte angeht. Leider ist das Anschließen und Starten von Dell Alienware DRF37 zu wenig. Eine Anleitung beinhaltet eine Reihe von Hinweisen bezüglich bestimmter Funktionen, Sicherheitsgrundsätze, Wartungsarten (sogar das, welche Mittel man benutzen sollte), eventueller Fehler von Dell Alienware DRF37 und Lösungsarten für Probleme, die während der Nutzung auftreten könnten. Immerhin kann man in der Gebrauchsanleitung die Kontaktnummer zum Service Dell finden, wenn die vorgeschlagenen Lösungen nicht wirksam sind. Aktuell erfreuen sich Anleitungen in Form von interessanten Animationen oder Videoanleitungen an Popularität, die den Nutzer besser ansprechen als eine Broschüre. Diese Art von Anleitung gibt garantiert, dass der Nutzer sich das ganze Video anschaut, ohne die spezifizierten und komplizierten technischen Beschreibungen von Dell Alienware DRF37 zu überspringen, wie es bei der Papierform passiert.

Warum sollte man Gebrauchsanleitungen lesen?

In der Gebrauchsanleitung finden wir vor allem die Antwort über den Bau sowie die Möglichkeiten des Geräts Dell Alienware DRF37, über die Nutzung bestimmter Accessoires und eine Reihe von Informationen, die erlauben, jegliche Funktionen und Bequemlichkeiten zu nutzen.

Nach dem gelungenen Kauf des Geräts, sollte man einige Zeit für das Kennenlernen jedes Teils der Anleitung von Dell Alienware DRF37 widmen. Aktuell sind sie genau vorbereitet oder übersetzt, damit sie nicht nur verständlich für die Nutzer sind, aber auch ihre grundliegende Hilfs-Informations-Funktion erfüllen.

Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    A L IENW ARE ® M11x MO B ILE MANU AL[...]

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    Notes, Cautions, and W arnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of y our computer . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells y ou how to avoid the problem. W ARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. The conten[...]

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    3 CHAPTER 1: SET TING UP Y OUR L APTOP ................................................ 9 Before Setting Up Y our Laptop .................................................... 10 Connect the AC Adapter ........................................................... 12 Press the Power Button ........................................................... 13 C[...]

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    4 CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING Y OUR LAPTOP ..................................................... 35 Alienware Command Center ...................................................... 36 Using Removable Media and Cards ............................................... 39 Using the Wireless Control ....................................................... 40 [...]

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    5 CONTENTS CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY ..................................................... 83 Recov ery Options ................................................................ 84 Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...................................................... 85 CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS .................................................. [...]

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    7 Dear V alued Alienware Customer , Welcome to the Alienware family . We are thrilled to include y ou among the growing number of savvy high-per formance mobile users. e Alienware technicians who hav e craf ted y our machine have made certain that y our high- per formance mobile is properly optimized and per forms to its ful lest potential. We b[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPT OP CHAPTER 1: SET TING UP YOUR L APTOP[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 10 Before Setting Up Y our Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of y our Alienware ® M11x! Read al l safety and setup instructions before connecting your new laptop. Begin b y carefully opening the box and removing all components that were shipped to y ou. Before setting up y our laptop or components, see the in[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 11 Product Documentation and Media e documentation that ships with y our Alienware ® laptop is designed to provide answers to many of the questions that may arise as you explore y our new laptop’ s capabilities. Y ou may see the documentation for technical information or general use as needed to answer questi[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 12 Connect the AC Adapter W ARNING: e AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However , power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause re or equipment damage.[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 13 Press the Power Button[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 14 Connect the Network Cable (Optional)[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 15 Set Up Microsof t Windows Y our computer is precongured with the Microsof t ® Windows ® operating system. T o set up Windows for the rst time, fol low the instructions on the screen. ese steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. e Windows setup screens wil l take you through several p[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection If y ou are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional • external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up y our Internet connection. If y ou are using a DSL or cable/satel lite modem connection, cont[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 17 Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: T o set up y our wireless router , see the documentation that shipped with y our router . Before y ou can use y our wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to y our wireless router . T o set up y our connection to a wireless router: Ensure that wireless is enabled[...]

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    CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 18 Setting Up Y our Internet Connection ISPs and ISP oerings var y b y country . Contact y our ISP for oerings available in y our country . If y ou cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the Internet Service Pro vider (ISP) might have a ser vice outage. Contact your ISP to[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 2: GET TING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 20 is chapter provides information about y our new laptop to familiarize you with its various features, and get y ou up and running quickly . Lef t V iew Features 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 8[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 21 1 Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer . NOTE: Before y ou buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on y our computer . 2 VGA connector — Connects to video devices, such as a monitor or projector . 3 USB connector with USB [...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 22 5 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both multi-channel digital audio and video signals. NOTE: For a monitor without built-in speakers, only the video signal will be read. 6 DisplayPort connector — Connects your computer to external monitors and projectors with DisplayPort. 7 3-in-1 Media Card Reader[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 23 Right V iew Features 1 2 3 1 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) — Connect to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 3 USB connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a m[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 24 Back V iew Features 1 1 AC adapter connector — Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery .[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 25[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 26 Display Features 1 2 3 4[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 27 1 Microphone — Provides high qualit y sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera — Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Camera activity indicator — Indicates if the camera is on or o. 4 Display — Y our display can var y based on selections y ou made when pu[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 3 4 1[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 29 1 Power button — T urns the computer on or o when pressed. For more information, see “Power Button ” on page 3 0 . 2 Keyboard — e backlit keyboard provides visibilit y in dark environments by illuminating al l symbols on the keys. 3 T ouch pad buttons (2) — Provide left- and right-click func[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 30 Power Button Y ou can program this button to per form actions like shutting down the operating system or entering the standby mode. For details on how to program this button, see Power Options in the Control Panel of Microsof t ® Windows ® operating system. e power button is located in the center of th[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 31 On AC adapter: Blue or custom AC-color e battery is ful ly charged. Blue or custom AC-color fading into white or custom battery-color e computer is turned o or on and the battery is charging. Blue or custom AC-color fading into black e computer is in standb y mode. On battery: Amber or custom ba[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 32 Function Keys NOTE: Depending on the conguration of the laptop y ou purchased, some of the function keys may have no associated tasks. e <Fn> key is located near the bottom-lef t corner of the keyboard, and is used together with other keys to activate certain functions. Hold down the <Fn> [...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 33 F5 — Decrease Display Brightness Press <Fn><F5> to decrease the brightness of the display . F6 — Binary GFX Press <Fn><F6> to enable or disable hybrid graphics mode. e user can switch between the discrete and integrated graphic modes for per formance and power savings respecti[...]

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    CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 34 F11 — Play or Pause Press <Fn><F11> to play or pause a track. F12 — Fast Forward or Play next track Press <Fn><F12> to fast forward or play the next track. P AUSE — Alienware Command Center Press <Fn><P AUSE> to access Alienware Command Center (for more information,[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 36 Alienware Command Center e Alienware ® Command Center gives you access to Alienware’ s exclusiv e sof tware and is a continuously upgradable control panel. As Alienware releases new programs, they download directly into the Command Center al lowing you to build a library of system management, optimization, and[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 37 Connection T ype Computer Cable Display VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) DisplayPort- to-DisplayPort (DisplayPort cable) DisplayPort-to-DVI (DisplayPort-to- DVI adapter + DVI cable) NOTE: Y ou can purchase the DisplayPor t-to-DVI adapter and additional HDMI or VGA cables on the Dell website at www .d[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 38 T urn o your laptop. 1. T urn o the display and disconnect it from the power supply . 2. Connect one end of the display cable to the DisplayPort, VGA, or HDMI connector on 3. y our Alienware laptop. Connect the other end of the cable to the same connector on y our display . 4. If necessary , connect one end of[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 39 Extending the Desktop With the external display connected, right-click on the desktop and select 1. Personalize . Select 2. Connect to a projector or other external display in the upper lef t por tion of the screen. Click 3. Connect Display . Select from the below options that appear on the screen: 4. Duplicate my d[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 40 Using the Wireless Control e wireless control al lows you to quickly turn al l of y our wireless radios (Bluetooth ® and WLAN) o, such as when y ou are asked to disable al l wireless radios on an airplane ight. Press <Fn><F3>to turn on all radios. Pressing <Fn><F3> again returns y o[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 41 Power Management Understanding Power Consumption In order to ful ly utilize the power of your batter y , it would be a good idea for y ou to spend some time acquiring a basic understanding of the power management concept from y our operating system. Y ou can use the power options in y our operating system to cong[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 42 Customizing Y our Power Settings Click 1. Start → Control Panel. Click 2. All Control Panel Items . Double-click the 3. Power Options icon. Select a power plan from the options shown. T o customize specic settings, click 4. Change plan settings next to the selected power plan. Reducing Power Consumption Althoug[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 43 Conguring the BIOS System Setup e System Setup options allow you to: Change the system conguration information af ter y ou add, change, or remove any • hardware in y our laptop. Set or change a user-selectable option. • View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed. • Bef[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 44 Entering System Setup T urn on (or restar t) your laptop. 1. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. T o avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2> in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears. While the laptop is booting, [...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 45 System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear , or may not appear exactly as listed. NOTE: For the updated system setup information, see the Service Manual at suppor t. dell.com/manuals. Main Menu System Time Displays the system time. Sys[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 46 Main Menu Total Memory Displays the total memor y available in your computer . Memory Bank 0 Displays the memory size instal led in DIMM 0. Memory Bank 1 Displays the memory size instal led in DIMM 1. SATA Hard Drive Displays the installed SA T A hard drive model. Advanced Menu Switchable Graphics Allows you to enab[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 47 Advanced Menu Intel ® Virtualization Technology Allows you to enable or disable the virtualization technology . is option species whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided b y Intel Virtualization T echnology . Intel SpeedStep ® Allows you to enable or [...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 48 Advanced Menu Bluetooth Receiver Al lows y ou to enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device. Disabled: e internal Bluetooth device is disabled and is • not visible to the operating system. Enabled: e internal Bluetooth device is enabled. • High Denition Sound Allows you to enable or disable the int[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 49 Advanced Menu SATA Operation Allows you to congure the operating mode of the integrated SA T A hard drive controller . A T A: SA T A is congured for A T A mode. • AHCI: SA T A is congured for AHCI mode. • 1394 Allows you to enable or disable the IEEE 1394 A connector . Disabled: e IEEE 1394 A connect[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 50 Security Menu System Password Status Displays if the supervisor password is clear or set. Set System Password Allows you to set the supervisor password. e supervisor password controls access to the system setup utility . User Password Status Displays if the user password is clear or set. Set User Password Allows [...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 51 Security Menu Computrace ® Allows you to activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace ® Service from Absolute ® Sof tware. e Computrace agent from Absolute Sof tware is a ser vice solution designed to help track assets and provide reco ver y services in the event the computer is los[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 52 Security Menu e Absolute ® Anti-ef t solution is presently deactivated. Note that the activate or deactivate options will permanently activate or deactivate the feature and no further changes wil l be allowed. FailSafe Allows you to enable or disable the Phoenix FailSafe™ securit y sof tware to protect, tra[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 53 Power Menu USB PowerShare Allows you to enable or disable the USB PowerShare feature on the supported USB por t in batter y power mode. is feature allows users to charge external devices using the stored battery power through the USB PowerShare connector on the laptop, even while the laptop is turned o. For mo[...]

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    CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPT OP 54 Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes Allows y ou to exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to exit utilit y without saving Setup data to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load default values for all Setup items. Discard Changes Allows y ou to load previous values from CMOS[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 56 is chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power and storage space, b y upgrading equipment. Y ou can purchase components for y our computer at www .del l.com or www .alienware.com . NOTE: See the Ser vice Manual at suppor t.dell.com/manuals for instal lation i[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 57 T urning Of f Y our Computer CAUTION: T o avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all open programs before y ou turn o your laptop. Save and close all open les and exit al l open programs. 1. Click 2. Start → Shut Down . e laptop turns o af ter the operating system [...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 58 Before W orking Inside Y our Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure y our own personal safety . W ARNING: Before working inside y our laptop, read the safety information that shipped with y our computer . For additional[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 59 CAUTION: T o avoid damaging the computer , per form the following steps before y ou begin working inside the computer . Ensure that the work sur face is at and clean to prevent the computer cov er from being 1. scratched. T urn o your computer (for more information, see “T urning O Y our[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 60 Replacing the Battery Pack is battery pack can easily be remo ved and replaced. Ensure that the laptop is properly shut down before changing the battery pack. CAUTION: T o av oid damage to the laptop, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware laptop. Do not use batteries design[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 61 2 1 1 captive screws (8) 2 compar tment door Loosen the two captive screws that secure the battery pack to the computer base. 5. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the connector on the system board. 6. Lif t and slide the batter y pack out of the computer . 7.[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 62 1 2 3 1 battery pack 3 battery pack cable 2 captive screws (2) T o replace the battery pack, per form the remo val steps in reverse order .[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 63 Upgrading or Replacing Memory Y our laptop is equipped with a congurable memor y unit. e industry standard JEDEC PC3-8500/PC3-10600 (DDR3) SODIMM memor y module connectors are available for memory upgrade. e table below illustrates al l the possible ways system memor y can be congured. [...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 64 5 4 3 2 1 1 memory module 4 notch 2 spring locks (2) 5 memor y module connector 3 tab T o replace the memor y modules, per form the removal steps in reverse order . While inser ting the memor y module into the connector align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connecto[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 65 NOTE: If y ou need to instal l memor y modules in two connectors, instal l a memor y module in the lower connector before y ou instal l a memor y module in the upper connector . NOTE: If the memory module is not instal led properly , the computer may not boot. Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive [...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 66 2 1 1 pull-tab 2 hard drive Remov e the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 5. Lif t the hard drive bracket of the hard drive according to the illustration. 6.[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 67 3 2 1 1 hard drive bracket 3 hard drive 2 screws (4)[...]

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    CHAPTER 4: INST ALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 68 Remov e the interposer from the hard drive. 7. 1 2 1 hard drive 2 interposer T o replace the hard drive, perform the removal steps in reverse order .[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 70 Basic Hints and T ips Computer does not power on: Is y our AC adapter cable securely connected to a working • electrical outlet? If connected to a power strip, ensure that the strip is actually working. Connections: Check all the cables to ensure that there are no loose connections • anywhere. Power Savings: Ensure[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 71 Backup and General Maintenance Always backup y our impor tant data on a regular basis and keep copies of y our operating • system and sof tware safe. Do not forget to note the serial numbers if y ou are storing them outside of their original cases - e.g., in a CD wallet. Run maintenance programs as of ten as y ou can[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 72 When troubleshooting your computer, remember the following safety guidelines: Before touching any of the computer’ s internal components, touch an unpainted • portion of the chassis. Doing so wil l safely discharge any static electricity , which could damage y our computer . T urn o your computer and any connect[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 73 Sof tware Diagnostic T ools Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) e computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of y our system board, keyboard, display , memor y , hard drive, etc. T o invoke PSA: T urn on (or restar t) your computer . 1. Shut down and restart the laptop. When the Alien[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 74 If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successful ly , the fol lowing message appears “ Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? This will take about 30 minutes or more. Do you want to continue? (Recommended). ” If you are experiencing memory issues, press <y> else press <n>. e fol lowing [...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 75 Star ting Alienware Diagnostics NOTE: Y our computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involv e discs. Insert the drivers and utilities backup disc that y ou created. 1. Shut down and restart the laptop. 2. When the Alienware lo[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 76 Af ter al l tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Alienware 7. Diagnostics Main Menu . Remov e the backup disc, then close the 8. Main Menu window to exit the Alienware Diagnostics and restart the computer . Answers to Common Problems System e computer fails the POST e POST (Power On Self T[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 77 e computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears CAUTION: Y ou might lose data if y ou are unable to per form an operating system shutdown. If y ou are unable to get a response b y pressing a key on y our keyboard or moving y our mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 6 seconds until the compu[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 78 A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsof t ® Windows ® Run the Program Compatibility W izard: e Program Compatibility Wizard congures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Click 1. Start → Control Panel →[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 79 Scan the computer for sp yware: If y ou are experiencing slow computer per formance, you frequently receiv e pop-up advertisements, or you are having problems connecting to the Internet, y our computer might be infected with sp yware. Use an anti-virus program that includes anti-sp yware protection (y our program may r[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 80 Hard Drive Problems Al low the computer to cool before turning it on A hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from star ting. T r y allowing the computer to return to room temperature before turning it on. Run Check Disk Click 1. Start → Computer . Right-click 2. Local Disk C: . Click 3. Properties → T ool[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 81 Memory Memory errors detected on star tup Check memory modules for correct seating and orientation. Reseat the memor y • modules if applicable (see “Upgrading or Replacing Memory” on page 6 3). Computers using a dual-channel memory conguration require that memor y modules • be installed in pairs. If you requ[...]

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    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 82 Power When you press the power button, the computer does not turn on If the AC adapter cable is connected to a surge protector or UPS, ensure that the surge • protector or UPS is securely connected to an electrical outlet, is switched on and is working correctly . Check that the wall outlet is working properly by tes[...]

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    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVER Y CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVER Y[...]

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    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVER Y 84 Reco very Options Y our computer has the fol lowing system recovery options: Operating System Reinstallation Disc • — Contains operating system installation media. Dell DataSafe Local • — Y our computer is pre-instal led with Del l DataSafe Local (see “Del l DataSafe Local Backup” on page 85). Dell DataSaf[...]

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    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVER Y 85 Del l DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup is a backup and recovery application that can restore y our computer if you lose data due to a virus attack, accidental ly delete critical les or folders, or if the hard drive crashes. is application allows you to: Restore les and folders • Restore y ou[...]

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    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVER Y 86 T o restore data: T urn o your computer . 1. Disconnect all the devices connected to the computer (such as USB drive, printer , etc.) 2. and remov e any recently added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the monitor , keyboard, mouse, and the power cable. T urn on your computer . 3. When the Alienware logo a[...]

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    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVER Y 87 Del l DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Del l DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in al l regions. NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recov er y ser vice that helps protect your data and other important les from catastrophi[...]

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    CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVER Y 88[...]

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    CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS[...]

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    CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS 90 is chapter provides the basic specications of y our computer . For more detailed specications, see the Comprehensive Specications at support.del l.com/manuals . Computer Model Alienware M11x Dimensions Height (Front and Back) 32.7 mm (1.29 inches) Width 285.7 mm (11.25 inches) Depth 233.3 mm (9.19 inc[...]

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    CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS 91 Memory Connectors two internally-accessible DDR3 SODIMM sockets Capacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type 1066 MHz (dual channel congurations) Memory congurations possible 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB Ports and Connectors IEEE 1394 A one 4-pin serial connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector 10/100 Mbps USB th[...]

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    CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS 92 Ports and Connectors 3-in-1 Media Card Reader one combo connector SIM card one SIM card slot AC Adapter T ype 65 W Output current 3.34 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Communications Network adapter 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN Mini-Card (half Mini-Card slot) • WW AN Mini-Card (ful l Mi[...]

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    CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS 93 Drives/Cards Supported Media Card Reader types Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Multi Media Card (MMC) • Memory Stick PRO • Video cards Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD • (Integrated on system board) Nvidia GeForce GT 335M (Discrete) • Display T ype (WLED) 11.6 inch HD+ (1366 x 768) T rueLife K[...]

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    CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICA TIONS 94 Battery T ype and dimensions 8-cell “smar t” lithium ion (63 Whr) Depth 109.4 mm (4.31 inches) Height 11.2 mm (0.44 inches) Width 173 mm (6.81 inches) Weight 0.43 kg (0.94 lb) V oltage 14.8 V Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be signicantly reduced under[...]

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    APPENDIX APPENDIX[...]

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    APPENDIX 96 GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Computer Setup Read all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operating • y our computer . Retain all safety and operating instructions. • Never use this product near water or a heat source. • Only set-up the computer on a stable work sur face. • Only operate[...]

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    APPENDIX 97 Computer Use Route the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or trip over • them. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cable. Do not spill anything on or into your computer . • T o avoid electrical shock, always disconnect all power , modem and any other cables • from the wall outlets before handling t[...]

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    APPENDIX 98 If y ou have to remove peripheral cards for any reason, place them on the portion of the • computer’ s case that was removed. Do not touch the edge connectors at the bottom of the card that connect to the system board. General Safety Precautions Mechanical Shock: Y our computer should never be subjected to severe mechanical • shoc[...]

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    APPENDIX 99 CONT ACTING ALIENW ARE NOTE: If y ou do not have an active Internet connection, y ou can nd contact information on y our purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Del l product catalog. Dell provides sev eral online and telephone-based suppor t and service options. Because availability varies b y country and product, some ser vices ma[...]

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    APPENDIX 100 Websites Y ou can learn about Alienware products and ser vices on the fol lowing websites: www .del l.com • www .del l.com/ap • (Asian/Pacic countries only) www .del l.com/jp • (Japan only) www .euro.del l.com • (Europe only) www .del l.com/la • (Latin American and Caribbean countries) www .del l.ca • (Canada only) Y ou [...]