Dell Alienware M11x R3 User manual

ALIENWARE®M11x MOBILE MANUAL

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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).................................................18
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP ........................................21
Left View Features................................................................22
Right View Features ..............................................................26
Back View Features ...............................................................27
Display Features................................................................. 28
Computer Base and Keyboard Features ........................................... 30
Power Button ................................................................... 32
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CONTENTS

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP.....................................................37
Alienware Command Center...................................................... 38
FastAccess Facial Recognition (Optional) ..........................................42
Battery Pack .....................................................................42
Using the Wireless Control ....................................................... 44
Power Management ............................................................. 45
NVIDIA Optimus Technology ......................................................47
Conguring the BIOS ............................................................ 49
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS...............................59
Before You Begin ................................................................ 60
Replacing the Battery Pack....................................................... 64
Upgrading or Replacing Memory...................................................67
Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly...................................70
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................75
Basic Hints and Tips ..............................................................76
Backup and General Maintenance .................................................77
Software Diagnostic Tools ........................................................79
Answers to Common Problems ....................................................81

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY ..................................................... 89
AlienRespawn ................................................................... 90
My Dell Downloads .............................................................. 94
CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................95
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................110
Contacting Alienware ............................................................113

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Dear Valued Alienware Customer,
Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number
of savvy high‑performance mobile users.
e Alienware technicians who have crafted your machine have made certain that your high-
performance mobile 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 mobile 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 mobile as much as Alienware enjoyed building it for you.
Sincerely,
Alienware Staff

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