Alienware Area-51 m5750 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
Symbols and Conventions
Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse
Environments
Chapter Summaries
1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS
Performance Features (1-2,3)
System at a Glance (1-4)
Top View (1-4,5,6)
Front and Rear Views (1-7,8)
Side Views (1-9,10,11)
Bottom View (1-12,13)
AC Adapter (1-14)
LED Status Indicators (1-15)
Keyboard Features (1-16)
Function (Quick) Keys (1-16)
Windows Keys (1-17)
Numeric Keypad (1-17)
IR Remote Control (1-18)
18-key Remote Control (1-18,19)
26-key MCE Remote Control (Optional) (1-20,21)
Touch Pad (1-22)
Graphic Subsystem (1-23)
Adjusting the Display Brightness (1-23)
Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel (1-23)
Opening and Closing the Display Panel (1-24)
Audio Subsystem (1-25)
Adjusting the Volume Manually (1-25)
Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-25)
Voice Recording (1-25)
Modem and Modem Setting (1-26,17)
Ethernet Adapter (1-28)

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2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY
Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)
BIOS Action Keys (2-3)
Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4)
Main Setup (2-4)
Advanced Setup (2-4)
Security Setup (2-5)
Power Setup (2-6)
Boot Setup (2-7)
Exit Setup (2-8)
3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT
The Battery Pack (3-2)
Lithium-Ion Battery Technology (3-2)
Battery Low-Power Warning (3-3)
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (3-4,5)
Charging the Battery and Charging Time (3-5)
Checking the Battery Level (3-6)
Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles (3-6)
Using Windows Power Options (3-7)
Windows’ Power Schemes (3-7,8)
Suspend Modes (3-9,10)
Power Button Action (3-11)
Low Battery Warning (3-12)
Power Manual Quick Access (3-13)
4. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (4-2,3,4,5)
Upgrading the System Memory (4-6,7,8,9)
Installing the Wireless Mini-Card to the System (4-10,11,12)

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
First Step (5-2,3)
Audio Problems (5-4)
Hard Disk Problems (5-5,6)
Optical Drive Problems (5-7)
Display Problems (5-8)
Keyboard and Mouse Problems (5-9)
CMOS Battery Problems (5-10)
Memory Problems (5-11)
Modem Problems (5-12)
Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-13)
Performance Problems (5-14)
Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems (5-15)
APPENDIX A Product Specification
APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices

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Preface
Using This Manual
This User’s Manual contains general information about the hardware and software setup,
troubleshooting, and technical specifications of your notebook computer.
Symbols and Conventions
The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual:
When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is used. For instance,
Fn+F7 means holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time.
When a series of clicking actions is needed in Windows O/S, [ ] and > symbols are used.
For instance, [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display] means clicking the Start icon first,
then the Settings, then the Control Panel, then the Display icon.
When you need to make a selection with the touch pad (or mouse), you will be asked to
’select’, ‘click’, ‘double-click’, or ‘right-click’ the item.
Note: Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions, commentary, sidelights,
or any additional information or notes that you should be aware of.
Warning: Text in this format and symbol means that failure to comply with the given
instructions or information could result in damage to your computer or could cause bodily
harm or loss of life.