Alienware 17 User manual

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Alienware 17
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2016 ‑ 09 Rev. A01
Regulatory model: P43F | Type: P43F001
Computer model: Alienware 17 R2
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer
depending on the configuration you ordered.

1 External graphics port
Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
2 Mini DisplayPort
Connect an external display or a projector.
3 HDMI port
Connect a TV or another HDMI‑in enabled device.
Providesvideo and audio output.
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1 Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your
computer and charge the battery.
2 Security-cable slot
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized
movement of your computer.
3 USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and
so on. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
PowerShare allows you to charge your USB devices even
when your computer is turned off.
NOTE: If the charge on your battery is less than 10%,
then you must connect the power adapter to charge
the devices connected to PowerShare port.
NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the
PowerShare port before the computer is powered
off or in Hibernate state, you must disconnect and
connect it again to enable charging.
4 USB 3.0 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and
so on. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
5 Microphone/Headphone port
Connect an external microphone to provide sound input
or a headphone to provide sound output.
6 Headset port
Connect a headphone, a microphone, or a headphone and
microphone combo (headset).
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1 Media-card reader
Reads from and writes to media cards.
2 USB 3.0 ports (2)
Connect peripherals such as storage devices, printers, and
so on. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
3 Network port
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a
broadband modem for network or internet access.
The two lights next to the connector indicate the
connectivity status and network activity.
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1 Hard-drive activity light
Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to the
hard drive.
2 Wireless-status light
Turns on when wireless is turned on.
3 Caps-lock status light
Turns on when caps‑lock is turned on.
4 Num-lock status light
Turns on when num‑lock is turned on.
5 Power button/Power-status light
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off or in Sleep
state.
Press to put the computer in Sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut‑down the
computer.
Indicates the power‑state of the computer.
6 Touch pad
Move your finger on the touch pad to move the mouse
pointer. Tap to left‑click.
7 Right-click button
Press to right‑click.
8 Left-click button.
Press to left‑click.
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1 Left digital-array microphone
Provides high‑quality digital sound input for audio
recording, voice calls, and so on.
2 Camera
Allows you to video chat, capture photos, and record
videos.
3 Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
4 Right digital-array microphone
Provides high‑quality digital sound input for audio
recording, voice calls, and so on.
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Dimensions and Weight
Width 430 mm (16.93 in)
Depth 292 mm (11.50 in)
Height 34.40 mm (1.35 in)
Weight (maximum):
Non Touch 3.68 kg (8.11 lb)
Touch 3.88 kg (8.56 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and
the manufacturing variability.

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System Information
Computer model Alienware 17 R2
Processor 4th Generation Intel Core i7
L3 cache up to 6 MB

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Memory
Slot Two SODIMM slots
Type DDR3L
Speed 1600 MHz
Configurations supported 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB

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Ports and Connectors
External:
Network One RJ45 port
USB • One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
• Three USB 3.0 ports
Audio/video • One HDMI port
• One headphone and microphone combo (headset) port
• One microphone/headphone retaskable port
• One external graphics port
• One mini DisplayPort
Internal:
M.2 card One M.2 slot for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth combo, and Wireless Display (optional)

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Communications
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on systemboard
Wireless • Wi‑Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Wireless display (WiDi)
• Miracast (Windows 8.1)

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Video
Controller • Intel HD Graphics 4600
• Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Memory Shared system memory
Discrete:
Controller • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M
Memory up to 4 GB GDDR5

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Audio
Controller Creative Sound Core 3D with SBX Pro Studio
Speakers Two
Speaker output:
Average 1.5 W
Peak 2 W
Subwoofer One
Subwoofer output:
Average 2 W
Peak 2.5 W
Microphone Digital array‑microphones
Volume controls Media‑control shortcut keys

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Interface • SATA 6 Gbps (SSD Slot 1 to slot 3)
• SATA 3 Gbps (SSD Slot 4)
Hard drive One 2.5‑inch drive
Solid‑state drive Four M.2 drives

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Media-Card Reader
Type One 3‑in‑1 slot
Cards supported • SD card
• SD High‑Capacity (SDHC) card
• SD Extended Capacity (SDXC) card

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Display
Type • 17.3‑inch Full HD
• 17.3‑inch Full HD with Touch
Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1080
Dimensions:
Height 245.50 mm (9.67 in)
Width 400 mm (15.75 in)
Diagonal 439.42 mm (17.3 in)
Pixel pitch 0.252 mm x 0.252 mm
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Operating angle 0 degrees (closed) to 140 degrees
Controls Brightness can be controlled using shortcutkeys.

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Keyboard
Type Backlit keyboard
Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to
type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate
character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn
and the desired key.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the shortcut keys by changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
For more information, see “Shortcut Keys”.

Keyboard
Shortcut Keys
Allows to disconnect Alienware Graphics
Amplifier
Disable/Enable wireless
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Switch to external display
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Disable/Enable touchpad
Disable/Enable AlienFX
Macro keys
NOTE: You can configure modes and assign
multiple tasks for the macro keys on the keyboard.

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Camera
Resolution:
Still image 2.07 megapixel
Video 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at 30 fps (maximum)
Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees

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Resolution:
Horizontal
Vertical
1727 dpi
1092 dpi
Dimensions:
Width 100 mm (3.94 in)
Height 56 mm (2.20 in)