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ALIENWARE® M18x MOBILE MANUAL

10CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Set Up Microsoft WindowsYour computer is precongured with the Microsoft Wind

11CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Set Up WirelessHD (Optional)e WirelessHD feature allows you to share high-denition video from your com

12CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Connect to the Internet (Optional)Setting Up a Wired ConnectionIf you are using a dial‑up connection, connect the

13CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP oerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for oerings available

14CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

15CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

16CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP is chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various features, and get

17CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP

18CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Back View Features11 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the

19CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Display Features513241 Left digital-array microphone — Combines with the right digital‑array microphone to

e contents herein are subject to change without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.Reproduction of these materials in any manner w

20CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Computer Base and Keyboard Features67541231 Status lights (3) — Indicate if the Caps Lock, Number Lock, or S

21CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Status Lightse three status lights are located at the top-left side of the keyboard. For the exact location

22CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Power ButtonYou can program this button to perform actions like shutting down the operating system or enteri

23CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP Function Keys NOTE: Depending on the conguration of the laptop you purchased, some of the function keys may

24CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

25CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

26CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Alienware Command Centere Alienware Command Center gives you access to Alienware’s exclusive software and is

27CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Turn o your laptop.1. Turn o the display and disconnect it from the power supply. 2. Connect one end of the display c

28CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Using the Optical DriveYour laptop has a slot load optical drive. Depending on the conguration ordered, your laptop ma

29CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Battery PackYour laptop is equipped with a high‑energy rechargeable Lithium‑ion (Li‑ion) battery pack. Battery

3 CONTENTSCONTENTSCHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP ... 7Before Setting Up Your Laptop ...

30CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Customizing Your Power Settings Click 1. Start → Control Panel.Click 2. All Control Panel Items.Double‑click the 3.

31CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Configuring the BIOSSystem Setupe System Setup options allow you to:Change the system conguration information after yo

32CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP System Setup OptionsNOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not ap

33CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Advanced MenuIntel SpeedStepAllows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep technology. Disabling this feature may

34CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Advanced MenuPerformance OptionsAllows you to congure elds in the Performance Options sub‑menu (for more information,

35CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Advanced Menu – Performance OptionsDIMM Prole (XMP)Allows you to select dierent XMP options.Override Turbo SettingsAl

36CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP Security MenuSet Service TagDisplays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is present.Displays a eld to

37CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTSCHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONA

38CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Before You Beginis section provides procedures for removing and installing the component

39CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin wor

4 CONTENTS CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING ...47Basic Hints and Tips...

40CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Replacing the Battery Packis battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Ensure tha

41CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing MemoryYour laptop is equipped with a congurable memory unit. e i

42CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 121 screws (4) 2 compartment doorUse your ngertips to carefully spread apart the memory

43CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s)Your laptop is equipped with two hard drives. Rem

44CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Release the connector latch and disconnect the hard‑drive cable from the 5. connector on

45CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Remove the four screws that secure the primary hard drive (HDD0) and lift 9. the hard dri

46CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

47CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

48CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Backup and General MaintenanceAlways back up your important data on a regular basis and keep copies of • your operating s

49CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Software Diagnostic Tools Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessmente computer runs the Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (eP

5 Dear Valued Alienware Customer,Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number of savvy high‑p

50CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Answers to Common ProblemsComputer Startup ProblemsThe computer fails the POSTe Power On Self Test (POST) ensures that t

51CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Other software problemsBack up your les immediately.Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, or CDs.Save a

52CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it onA hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from

53CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Memory ProblemsMemory errors detected on startupCheck memory modules for correct seating and orientation. Reseat the • me

54CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

55CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERYCHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY

56CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY AlienRespawnCAUTION: Using AlienRespawn permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you receiv

57CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY Upgrading to AlienRespawn ProfessionalAlienRespawn provides additional features that allow you to:Backup and restore your

58CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY My Dell DownloadsNOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions.Some of the software pre‑installed on

59CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONSCHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

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60CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Computer ModelAlienware M18xDimensionsHeightFront 53.0 mm (2.09 inches)Back 54.20 mm (2.13 inches)Width 436.0 mm (17.17 i

61CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS MemoryConnectors four internally accessible DDR3 using JEDEC SODIMM socketsCapacities 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GBMemory type up t

62CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS AudioOutput power SpeakerSubwooferup to 5 W average per channel; up to 2.5 W average total powerup to 10 W average per cha

63CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Media Card ReaderCards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card• Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) card• Secure Digital

64CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS Touch PadX/Y position resolution (graphics table mode)240 cpiSizeHeight 56.00 mm (2.20 inches) sensor-active areaWidth 99.

65CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS AC AdapterOutput current240 W 12.30 A (continuous)330 W 16.92 AOutput power240 W 240 W330 W 330 WRated output voltage 19.5

66CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS

67APPENDIX APPENDIX APPENDIX A

68APPENDIX Computer UseRoute the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or • trip over them. Do not allow anything to rest on t

69APPENDIX General Safety PrecautionsMechanical Shock: Your computer should never be subjected to severe • mechanical shocks. Careless handling of yo

7CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

70APPENDIX WebsitesYou can learn about Alienware products and services on the following websites:dell.com• dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacic countries onl

71APPENDIX Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)e following information is provided in the device(s) described in this

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8CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware M18x!Read all safety and setup inst

9CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Press the Power ButtonConnect the AC Adapter WARNING: e AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide