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Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference1Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. I

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference10Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the co

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference100Backup and General Maintenance • Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and progr

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference101Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry u

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference102Problems & Possible SolutionsProblem Possible Cause - SolutionYou turned the power on but it doesn’t w

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference103Problem Possible Cause - SolutionYou forget the boot password.If you forget the password, you may have to

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference104Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference105Icon DescriptionRJ-11 Phone JackThis port connects to the built-in modem You may plug the telephone line d

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference106Icon DescriptionInfrared (FIR) TransceiverThe FIR (far infrared) transceiver on the right of the computer

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference107Appendix B: Intel Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in “Video F

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference108Intel Graphics PropertiesMore advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel(R) GraphicsMed

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference109You may make changes to the devices, color, schemes, Hot Keys etc. by clickingthe appropriate menu item or

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference11ContentsNotice, I FCC Statement, II Instructions for Care and Operation, IV Power Safety, VI Battery Precau

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference110Display DevicesBesides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor/flat panel display orTV as yo

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference111Intel Display NoteNote that the notebook is the default Primary display device and may not be changed.Disp

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference112To Enable Intel(R) Dual Display Clone Mode OR Twin Mode1. Attach your external monitor to the external mon

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference113To Enable Extended Desktop Mode:1. Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port (or TV to the

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference114To Enable Extended Desktop (Windows Display Properties) 1. Attach your external monitor to the external mo

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference115Appendix C: SpecificationsLatest Specification InformationThe specifications listed in this Appendix are corr

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference116Feature SpecificationsPCMCIA OneType II PCMCIA 3.3V/5V SocketInterfaceThree USB 2.0 PortsOne External Monit

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Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference12Inserting and Removing ExpressCards, 2-10Auto Mail Checker, 2-8Application Hot-Key, 2-10TouchPad and Button

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference13LAN, 4-8Modem, 4-8TouchPad, 4-9ExpressCard/Card Reader, 4-9Hot-Key, 4-10AutoMail, 4-10Bluetooth, 4-11PC Cam

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference14Modules Overview, 7-1Bluetooth Module, 7-2Bluetooth Driver Installation, 7-2PC Camera Module, 7-4PC Camera

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference15S-Video-Out Jack, A-4USB 2.0/1.1 Ports, A-4Optional Port Replicator Ports and Jacks, A-5DC-In Jack, A-5Exte

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Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference17Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference18Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you ma

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference19installed. If your system hasn’t been properly configured (your service representative may have already done

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference2PrefaceFCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) This equipment has been tested and found to comply

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference20System Startup Figure 1 - 1 - Computer with AC/DC Adapter Plugged-In1. Remove all packing materials.2. Plac

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference21System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 - 2 - Top View with LCD Panel Open1. Optional Built-In

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference22Wireless Device Operation Aboard AircraftThe use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference23Icon Color DescriptionBlue The Computer is OnBlinking Blue The Computer is in Stand by ModeAmberThe AC/DC A

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference24Hot-Key Buttons & KeyboardThese buttons give instant access to the default Internet browser and e-mail

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference25Function KeysThe keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input, and features Functi

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference26Special CharactersSome software applications allow the number-keys to be used with Alt to produce special c

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference27System Map: Front & Rear Views Figure 1 - 4 - Front & Rear Views Front & Rear Views 1. LED Po

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference284-in-1 Card ReaderThe card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats:MMC (Mult

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference294-in-1 Card ReaderThe card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats:MMC (Mult

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFollow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the ri

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference30Media WarningDon’t try to remove a floppy disk/CD/DVD while the system is accessing it. This may cause the s

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference31System Map: Bottom View Figure 1 - 7 - Bottom View1. Vent/Fan Intake 2. Battery 3. Module Bay Cover 4. Hard

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference32Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference33Video Features Your computer has built-in Intel (Intel 945GM) video. You can switch display devices, and co

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference34Figure 1 -9 - Display Properties DesktopDisplay Mode DescriptionSingle One of the connected displays is use

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference35Power Management Features The Power Options control panel icon in Windows (see page 1 - 13) allows you to c

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference36Chapter 2: Features & ComponentsOverviewRead this chapter to learn more about the following main featur

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference37Optical Device There is a bay for a 5.25” optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The actual devicewill de

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference38Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs/DVDs will prevent them from being damaged. Please follow t

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference39DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see “Changing DVD Regional Codes” on page 1 - 10. DVD R

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference4PrefaceInstructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference404-in-1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards. Push the car

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference41Inserting and Removing ExpressCards• Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference42Auto Mail CheckerAfter you have installed the driver for the Auto Mail Checker program you may then configur

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference43Application Hot-KeyThe hot-key buttons give instant access to the default Internet browser and e-mailprogra

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference44TouchPad and Buttons/MouseThe TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse; however, you can also add a mouse to

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference45Audio FeaturesYou can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and AudioDevices Windows

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference46Adding a PrinterThe most commonly used peripheral is a printer. The following conventions willhelp you to a

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Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference48Chapter 3: Power Management Overview To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer us

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference49The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC/DC adapter or a battery pack. AC/DC Adapter U

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference5Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: • Only use a power adapter approved for use with t

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference50Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the powe

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference51Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by means of Power S

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference52System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer’s operation and restart wher

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference53Figure 3 - 2 Enable Hibernation System ResumeThe system can resume from Stand by mode by:• Pressing the pow

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference54Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hiber

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference55Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. New Batt

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference56Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC/DC adapt

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference57Damaged Battery WarningShould you notice any physical defects (e.g. the battery is bent out of shape after

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference58Chapter 4: Drivers & UtilitiesThis chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili¬ties essential t

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference59Navigate (Browse...) to D:You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference6Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explod

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference60Service Packs Check the warnings on the following pages regarding installation of the appropriate Service P

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference61Authorized Driver Message If you receive a message telling you that the driver you are installing is not au

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference62Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM and the Notebook Drive

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference63Windows XP (SP2)Driver Page Driver PageChipset Page 4-7 AutoMail (Manual Driver Installation Only)Page 4-11

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference64New Hardware Found If you see the message “New Hardware Found” (Found New Hardware Wizard) during the insta

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference65Video 1. Double-click VGA. 2. Give the driver time to install, and the computer will restart to complete

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference66Modem 1. Double-click Modem. 2. Give the driver time to install, and a Found New Hardware bubble will

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference67Hot-Key Buttons 1. Double-click Hot-key. 2. Give the driver time to install, and the computer will rest

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference68AutoMail Checker1. Double-click AUTOMAIL. OR Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\D

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference69Wireless LAN See the appropriate install procedure for your WLAN module in either “Intel WLAN Driver Instal

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference7Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petrole

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference70Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities Overview This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in softw

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference71The Power-On Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to conduct

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference72Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non¬fatal”.

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference73The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and manage ba¬sic featu

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference74Main MenuFigure 5 - 2 Main MenuSystem Time & Date (Main Menu) The hour setting uses the 24-hour system

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference75Advanced MenuFigure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu) Pressing Enter here will a

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference76Security MenuFigure 5 - 4 Security Menu Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu) You can set a password for

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference77Password WarningIf you set a boot password (Password on boot is “Enabled”). NEVER forget your password.The

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference78Boot MenuFigure 5 - 5 Boot MenuWhen you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system (e.g. Win

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference79Exit MenuFigure 5 - 6 Exit MenuChoosing to Discard Changes, or Exit Discarding Changes, will wipe out any c

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference8Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference80Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Fol

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference81When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system’s case, adding and sometimes replacing part

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference82Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons it

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference83Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) The hard disk drive(s) can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5” serial (

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference84Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-lin

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference854. Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference86Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(s) 1. Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery.

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference87Upgrading the ProcessorIf you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast

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Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference89Chapter 7: Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules (some of which are

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference9On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Tr

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference90PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup t

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference91Latest PC Camera Driver InformationCheck the PC Camera CD, and any accompanying insert pages, for the lates

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference92BisonCapBisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing,and can capture vid

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference93Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the EMAMCAP program is flickering, you can tr

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference94PCIe WLAN Module If you have included an Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (802.11a/b/g) PCIe WLANmodule in your p

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference95Port ReplicatorIf you have included the Port Replicator in your purchase option, the device will allowyou t

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference96Port Replicator Setup Instructions: 1. Turn the computer OFF. 2. Attach the Port Replicator’s external mo

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference97 7. Double-click AX88772 and click Driver (tab). 8. Click Update Driver (button). 9. Select “No, not thi

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference98Bluetooth Module Before installing the Bluetooth driver, make sure that the optional Bluetooth mod¬ule is o

Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference99Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your