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IENWARE

M17x

MOBILE MANUAL

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Страница 1: ... ALIENWARE M17x MOBILE MANUAL ...

Страница 2: ...registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc Phoenix FailSafe is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Regulatory Model P01E Regulatory Type P01E002 P N W3D7V Rev ...

Страница 3: ... Keyboard Features 18 Status Lights 19 Touch Controls 19 Power Button 20 Function Keys 21 CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR LAPTOP 23 Connecting External Displays 24 Using Removable Media and Cards 25 Using the Optical Drive 25 Using the Integrated Camera 26 Using the Wireless Control 26 Battery Pack 26 Power Management 26 Alienware Command Center 27 Stealth Mode 27 Free Fall Sensor 28 Configuring the BIOS 28 ...

Страница 4: ... Software Diagnostic Tools 45 Answers to Common Problems 47 CHAPTER 6 SYSTEM RECOVERY 51 AlienRespawn DataSafe Local Backup 52 DataSafe Online Backup 53 My Dell Downloads 54 CHAPTER 7 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 55 APPENDIX A GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 59 APPENDIX B CONTACTING ALIENWARE 61 ...

Страница 5: ...puter meets or exceeds our very demanding criteria We have tested your computer extensively in order to ensure that you enjoy the highest levels of performance In addition to a standard burn in period your computer has been evaluated using real world tools such as synthetic performance benchmarks We invite you to share your experience with your new high performance computer with us so do not hesit...

Страница 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION ...

Страница 7: ...7 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP ...

Страница 8: ... enough room so that optical drives and other external storage drives can be easily accessed Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware M17x 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 inspec...

Страница 9: ...h 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 fire or equipment damage NOTE The AC adapter should be connected to the laptop for maximum gaming performance ...

Страница 10: ... the setup Set Up Microsoft Windows CAUTION Do not interrupt the operating system s setup process Doing so may render your computer unusable Your computer is preconfigured with the operating system you requested while ordering your computer To configure the remaining settings follow the instructions on the screen NOTE For optimal performance of your computer it is recommended that you download and...

Страница 11: ...in later Have your ISP information ready If you do not have an ISP the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs 2 Click Start Control Panel 3 Click Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Set up a new connection or Network Connect to the Internet The Connect to the Internet window appears NOTE If you do not know which ty...

Страница 12: ...12 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP ...

Страница 13: ...NOW YOUR LAPTOP This chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various features and get you up and running quickly CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP ...

Страница 14: ...AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery Front View Features 2 3 1 1 Left speaker Combines with the right speaker to provide high quality stereo sound 2 Consumer IR port Connects to devices using infrared 3 Right speaker Combines with the left speaker to provide high quality stereo sound ...

Страница 15: ...If you turn off your computer while charging a USB device the device will stop charging To continue charging disconnect the USB device and connect it again NOTE Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned off or in standby mode In such cases turn on the computer to charge the device 8 IEEE 1394 A connector Connects to high speed serial multimedia devices such as digital video ca...

Страница 16: ... or telephony program Right View Features 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 1 8 in 1 Media Card Reader Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos music videos and documents 2 ExpressCard slot Provides support for additional memory wired and wireless communications multimedia and security features The slot supports 54 mm Express cards NOTE The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCar...

Страница 17: ...to provide high quality sound for video chatting 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 off 4 Right digital array microphone Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording ...

Страница 18: ...g all symbols on the keys 3 Touch pad Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor drag or move selected items and left click by tapping the surface 4 Touch pad buttons 2 Provide left and right click functions like those on a mouse 5 Touch controls 9 Touching the touch controls perform the associated action For more information see Touch Controls on page 19 6 Power button Turns the com...

Страница 19: ...ds can be used Touch Controls The touch controls are located at the top of the keyboard For the exact location see Computer Base and Keyboard Features on page 18 To activate gently touch the desired control The control will illuminate temporarily to confirm your selection Eject Increase volume Rewind or Play previous track Wireless Control Switch wireless communications on off for more information...

Страница 20: ...ower status The color indicating the power status can be changed through the AlienFX software On AC adapter Blue or custom AC color The battery is fully charged Blue or custom AC color fading into amber or custom battery color The battery is charging Blue or custom AC color fading into black The computer is in standby mode On battery Amber or custom battery color The battery is fully charged Amber...

Страница 21: ...ess Press Fn F4 to increase the brightness of the display F5 Decrease Display Brightness Press Fn F5 to decrease the brightness of the display F6 Extend Desktop Press Fn F6 to switch between the various external display options available either simultaneously or separately F7 Display Mode Press Fn F7 to switch between clone mode and extended desktop mode when an external display is connected F9 Ca...

Страница 22: ...22 CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP ...

Страница 23: ...23 CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR LAPTOP ...

Страница 24: ...the display cable to the DisplayPort HDMI or VGA connector on your Alienware laptop 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the same connector on your display 5 If necessary connect one end of the power cable to the display s power connector 6 Connect the other end of the power cable to a grounded three prong power strip or wall outlet 7 Turn on your laptop and then turn on your display Extending ...

Страница 25: ...blank card upside down may damage your laptop Using the Optical Drive Your laptop has a slot load optical drive Depending on the configuration ordered your laptop may have one of the following drive types These logos are used to indicate each drive s capabilities and media compatibility DVD R W Dual Layer Writer DVD R W drive can read CD ROM CD R CD R W DVD DVD R W and DVD R W media It can also re...

Страница 26: ...and usage The battery meter lights on the battery pack indicate the charge level of the battery When you press the battery meter once the charge level lights illuminate Each of the five lights represent approximately 20 of the total battery charge For example if four lights turn on there is 80 of battery charge remaining and if no lights turn on there is no charge remaining in the battery Power Ma...

Страница 27: ... Command Center The Alienware Command Center gives you access to Alienware s exclusive software and is a continuously upgradable control panel As Alienware releases new programs they download directly into the Command Center allowing you to build a library of system management optimization and customization tools You can access Alienware Command Center by gently touching the touch control located ...

Страница 28: ...em Setup unless you are an expert computer user Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart your laptop 2 While the laptop is booting press F2 immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility If an error occurs during POST Power On Self Test you may also enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing F2 when ...

Страница 29: ... CPU ID Displays the ID of the processor Main Menu Total Memory Displays the total memory available in your computer Memory Bank 0 Displays the memory size installed in memory bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Displays the memory size installed in memory bank 1 Advanced Menu Wired Network Allows you to enable or disable the on board LAN controller Disabled Internal LAN is disabled and is not visible to the ope...

Страница 30: ...on is off Firewire Allows you to enable or disable the IEEE 1394 A connector Disabled The IEEE 1394 A connector is disabled and is not visible to the operating system Enabled The IEEE 1394 A connector is enabled Performance Options Allows you to configure fields in the Performance Options sub menu for more information see Performance Options Sub Menu on page 31 Advanced Menu SATA Operation Allows ...

Страница 31: ...visor password Enabled The system password is enabled Not Enabled The system password is not enabled Set System Password Allows you to set the system password The system password controls access to the system setup utility User Password Status Displays the status of the user password Enabled The user password is enabled and the built in PS 2 compatible mouse controller is enabled Not Enabled The u...

Страница 32: ...you to enable USB chargeable devices to charge when the computer is turned off or in standby mode or to disable the USB power share feature Boot Menu Use the plus or minus keys to change the boot device priority You can choose from Hard Drive USB Storage CD DVD BD Removable Devices Network Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes Allows you to exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding C...

Страница 33: ... purchase components for your computer at www dell com or www alienware com NOTE See the Service Manual at support dell com manuals for installation instructions of all serviceable components Parts purchased from Dell and Alienware will ship with specific replacement instructions CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ...

Страница 34: ...our computer A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your laptop 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Click Start Shut Down The laptop turns off after the operating s...

Страница 35: ...tential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety WARNING Before working inside your laptop read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by...

Страница 36: ...r Alienware or Dell laptops To remove the battery pack 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 34 2 Shut down the laptop 3 Turn the laptop over 4 Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown 5 The battery pack will pop up 6 Remove the battery pack To replace the battery pack 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 34 2 Align the three battery pack tabs with t...

Страница 37: ...m memory can be configured Memory connector 1 Memory connector 2 Total Memory 2 GB 2 GB 4 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB 4 GB 2 GB 6 GB 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB Removing the Memory Module s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 34 2 Remove the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 36 3 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the compartment door to the computer base 4 Slide the compartmen...

Страница 38: ...nector NOTE Install the memory module first in the bottom connector and then in the top connector NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 5 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module door to the computer base 6 Slide the memory module door to release the tabs and lift the memory module door out of the computer base 2 1 1 captive screw 2 memory mod...

Страница 39: ...oving the Hard Drive s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 34 2 Remove the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 36 3 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the compartment door to the computer base 4 Slide the compartment door towards the front of the computer and then lift it up 1 2 1 compartment door 2 captive screws 2 ...

Страница 40: ...secondary hard drive HDD1 out of the computer base 3 1 2 1 secondary hard drive 3 captive screws 4 2 pull tab 5 Loosen the four captive screws on the primary hard drive HDD0 6 Slide the primary hard drive HDD0 towards the back using the pull tab and lift the primary hard drive out of the computer base 1 3 2 1 primary hard drive 3 captive screws 4 2 pull tab ...

Страница 41: ...e hard drive 1 2 1 interposer 2 hard drive To replace the hard drive s perform the removal steps in reverse order 9 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket 10 Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket 3 1 2 1 hard drive 3 screws 4 2 hard drive bracket ...

Страница 42: ...42 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ...

Страница 43: ...43 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Страница 44: ...operating system Document vital settings such as network dialup mail and Internet settings Basic Hints and Tips Computer does not power on Is your 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 that ...

Страница 45: ...n The following message is displayed Pre boot System Assessment complete Press o to reboot your computer 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 will safely discharge any static electricity which could damage your computer Turn off your computer and any c...

Страница 46: ... run NOTE Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen 7 After all tests have completed close the test window to return to the Alienware Diagnostics Main Menu 8 Remove your Resource DVD then close the Main Menu window to exit the Alienware Diagnostics and restart the computer Alienware Diagnostics If you experience a problem w...

Страница 47: ...roblems System The computer fails the POST The POST Power On Self Test tests the computer ensuring that it meets the necessary system requirements and that all hardware is working properly before starting the remainder of the boot process If the computer passes the POST the computer will continue to start normally However if the computer fails the POST the computer will generate a single beep to i...

Страница 48: ...d shut down your computer through the Start menu Scan the computer for spyware If you are experiencing slow computer performance you frequently receive pop up advertisements or you are having problems connecting to the Internet your computer might be infected with spyware Use an anti virus program that includes anti spyware protection your program may require an upgrade to scan the computer and re...

Страница 49: ...puter may be in a power saving mode Press a key on the keyboard or press the power button to resume normal operation Switch the video image If your computer is attached to an external monitor press Fn F6 to switch the video image to the display 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 ...

Страница 50: ...50 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Страница 51: ...taSafe Online Dell DataSafe Online is an online data backup service see Dell DataSafe Online Backup on page 53 System Drivers You can download the latest drivers for your computer from support dell com Resource DVD Contains drivers for your computer You can also download the latest system drivers from support dell com System Applications Some of the software that is pre installed on your computer ...

Страница 52: ...files AlienRespawn DataSafe Local Backup allows you to Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state Create system recovery media AlienRespawn DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files 1 Turn off your computer 2 Disconnect all devices USB drive printer etc connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware NOTE Do ...

Страница 53: ... Click Upgrade Now 3 Follow the instructions on the screen DataSafe Online Backup NOTE Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems NOTE A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload download speeds Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft fire or nat...

Страница 54: ...CD or DVD This software is available on the My Dell Downloads website From this website you can download available software for reinstallation or create your own backup media To register and use My Dell Downloads 1 Go to DownloadStore dell com media 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to register and download the software 3 Reinstall the software or create a backup media for future use ...

Страница 55: ...TIONS This chapter provides the basic specifications of your computer For more detailed specifications see the Comprehensive Specifications at support dell com manuals CHAPTER 7 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 7 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ...

Страница 56: ...55 Memory Connectors two internally accessible SODIMM sockets Capacities 2 GB and 4 GB memory modules Memory types DDR3 1067 MHz 1333 MHz dual channel configurations NOTE DDR3 1333 MHz memory is supported only on computers with an Intel Core i7 processor Memory configurations possible 4 GB 6 GB and 8 GB Ports and Connectors IEEE 1394 A one 4 pin serial connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector ...

Страница 57: ...Network adapter 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN Mini Card half Mini Card slot WPAN Bluetooth card full Mini Card slot Drives Cards Supported Optical drive SATA compliant Blu ray Disc writer Blu ray Disc combo or DVD RW Hard drives two 2 5 inch drive bays supporting SATA II hard drive Solid state hard drives Media Card Reader card types Secure Digital SD memory card Secu...

Страница 58: ...cles Temperature range Operating 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Coin cell battery CR 2032 Display Type 17 0 inch dual CCFL WXGA 1440 x 900 17 0 inch RGBLED WUXGA 1920 x 1200 Keyboard Backlit Layouts U S and Canada Europe Japan Camera Pixel 2 0 megapixel Battery Type 9 cell smart lithium ion 86 Whr Depth 52 3 mm 2 06 inches Height 41 54 mm 1 63 inches Width 292 7 mm 11 52 inche...

Страница 59: ...ile replacing items inside the case especially if you are on a carpet or during low temperature and low humidity If you 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 APPENDIX A GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Computer Setup Read al...

Страница 60: ...r computer there is nothing to worry about Your computer protects itself against most irregularities in the power source When You Should Contact Alienware The battery power cable or connector is damaged Your computer has had liquid spilled into it Your computer was dropped or the case was damaged Normal operation of the computer does not occur when the operating instructions are followed Replaceme...

Страница 61: ...a dell com Argentina Brazil Chile Mexico APPENDIX B CONTACTING ALIENWARE NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Because availability varies by country and product some services may not be available in your ar...

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