Dell Alienware M14x MOBILE User manual

ALIENWARE M14x MOBILE MANUAL

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Regulatory model: P18G Regulatory type: P18G001

Rev. A01 April 2013

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP ................................................9

Before Setting Up Your Laptop ....................................................10

Connect the AC Adapter...........................................................12

Press the Power Button ...........................................................13

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) .............................................14

Set Up Microsoft Windows ........................................................15

Set Up Wireless Display (Optional).................................................16

Connect to the Internet (Optional).................................................19

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP ........................................23

Left View Features................................................................24

Right View Features ............................................................. 28

Back View Features .............................................................. 29

Display Features................................................................. 30

Computer Base and Keyboard Features ........................................... 32

Power Button ................................................................... 34

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP.................................................... 39

Alienware Command Center...................................................... 40

Connecting External Displays .................................................... 40

Using the Wireless Control ....................................................... 44

Battery Pack .................................................................... 45

Power Management ............................................................. 46

nVidia Optimus Technology ...................................................... 48

Free Fall Sensor ................................................................. 50

FastAccess Facial Recognition (Optional) ......................................... 50

Conguring the BIOS .............................................................51

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS...............................65

Before You Begin ................................................................ 66

Replacing the Battery Pack........................................................70

Upgrading or Replacing Memory...................................................74

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................79

Basic Hints and Tips ............................................................. 80

Backup and General Maintenance .................................................81

Software Diagnostic Tools ....................................................... 83

Answers to Common Problems ................................................... 85

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY ..................................................... 93

AlienRespawn ................................................................... 94

My Dell Downloads .............................................................. 98

CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 99

APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................114

Contacting Alienware ............................................................ 117

Dear Valued Alienware Customer,

Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number

of savvy high‑performance computer users.

e Alienware technicians who have crafted your machine have made certain that your

high‑performance system is properly optimized and performs to its fullest potential. We build

machines with one single unwavering purpose: Build It As If It Were Your Own. e technicians

will not rest until your new machine meets or exceeds our very demanding criteria!

We have tested your machine extensively in order to ensure that you enjoy the highest levels

of performance. In addition to a standard burn‑in period, your system 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

please do not hesitate to either e-mail or call Alienware with any questions or concerns. e

entire staff shares your enthusiasm for new technology and we hope that you enjoy using

your new computer as much as Alienware enjoyed building it for you.

Sincerely,

Alienware Staff

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