Alienware AW720M User manual

Mouse Model: AW720M
Regulatory Model: AW720M/UD2201p
Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless
Gaming Mouse
AW720M
User Guide

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your mouse.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss
of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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their respective owners.
2022 – 01
Rev. A00

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Contents
What’s in the box................................5
Features .......................................6
Magnetic Snap Charging Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjustable Dots Per Inch (DPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up your gaming mouse ....................8
Connecting the mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless mode (2.4GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wireless mode (Bluetooth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wired mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning on the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wired mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wireless mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Battery indicator colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alienware Command Center (AWCC) ............18
Installing AWCC through Windows Update . . . . . . . . .19
Installing AWCC from the Dell Support website . . . . . .19
Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Updating the mouse firmware automatically through AWCC . . . 20
Updating the USB wireless dongle firmware automatically through
AWCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Updating the mouse firmware manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Updating USB wireless dongle firmware manually. . . . . . . . . . 21

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Specifications ................................. 22
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting............................... 24
Statutory Information .......................... 29
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limited warranty and return policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
For U.S. customers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
For European, Middle Eastern and African customers:. . . . . . . . 29
For non-U.S. customers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

What’s in the box |5
What’s in the box
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1. Mouse 2. USB charging cable
3. Clip 4. USB wireless dongle
5. Dongle extender 6. USB-C magnetic dongle for
charging
7. Documents

6 |Features
Features
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Top
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5
6
Bottom
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9
Left Side
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10 910
Right Side
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1. Left button 2. Scroll wheel
3. Right button 4. Mode button
5. DPI adjustment button 6. DPI indicator
7. Power button 8. USB-C port
9. Forward button 10. Backward button

Features |7
Magnetic Snap Charging Function
The magnetic snap head supports fast charging (5V 900mA).
Adjustable Dots Per Inch (DPI)
Press the DPI adjustment button to instantly change the mouse tracking
resolution.
DPI setting is indicated by the DPI indicator color. The default five DPI settings
available are as follows:
• 800: Blue ( )
• 1200: Green ( ) (default)
• 1600: Yellow ( )
• 2400: Purple ( )
• 3200: Red ( )
You can change the default DPI settings and customize the DPI stages with the
Alienware Command Center (AWCC) application.

8 |Setting up your gaming mouse
Setting up your gaming mouse
Connecting the mouse
NOTE:
- The mouse supports both wired mode and wireless mode.
- Your mouse has a rechargeable battery. For best results, ensure that the
battery is fully charged before using it for the first time.
- To improve battery life, turn off the power switch when the mouse is not
used.
- When using magnetic charging, turn on the power switch to ensure
seamless connectivity.
1. Remove the clip, dongle extender, USB wireless dongle, and USB-C
magnetic dongle from the accessory box.
2. Remove the protective sheet from the mouse.

Setting up your gaming mouse |9
3. Slide the power button down to switch on the mouse.
Wireless mode (2.4GHz)
Laptop
1. Slide the mode button to “2.4G”.

10 |Setting up your gaming mouse
2. Connect the USB wireless dongle to a USB port on your laptop.
Desktop
1. Slide the mode button to “2.4G”.
2. Connect the USB-C end of the USB charging cable to the bottom port of
the dongle extender. Insert the USB wireless dongle to the top port of the
dongle extender.
3. Connect the other end of the USB charging cable to an available port on
your computer.
USB dongle Dongle Extender