Alienware M15X User Manuals

Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION

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• CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

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  • Before Setting Up Your Laptop

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  • Connect the AC Adapter

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  • Press the Power Button

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  • Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

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  • Set Up Microsoft Windows

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  • Connect to the Internet (Optional)

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• CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

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  • Front View Features

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  • Left View Features

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  • Right View Features

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  • Display Features

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  • Computer Base and Keyboard Features

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  • Status Lights

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  • Touch Controls

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  • Power Button

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  • Function Keys

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  • Battery Pack

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  • Power Management

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• CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES

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  • Connecting External Displays

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  • Connecting Printers

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  • Connecting USB Devices

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  • Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices

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• CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR LAPTOP

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  • Alienware Command Center

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  • Stealth Mode

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  • Using Removable Media and Cards

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  • Using the Optical Drive

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  • Using the Integrated Camera

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  • Using the Wireless Control

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  • Configuring the BIOS

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• CHAPTER 5: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS

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  • Before You Begin

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  • Replacing the Battery Pack

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  • Upgrading or Replacing Memory

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  • Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive

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• CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

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  • Basic Hints and Tips

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  • Backup and General Maintenance

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  • Software Diagnostic Tools

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  • Answers to Common Problems

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• CHAPTER 7: SYSTEM RECOVERY

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  • AlienRespawn v2.0

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  • Recovery Options

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  • Password Protection

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  • AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc

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  • Dell DataSafe Local Backup

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• CHAPTER 8: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

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• APPENDIX A: GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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• APPENDIX B: CONTACTING ALIENWARE

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• APPENDIX C: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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