Dell P69F Operation and maintenance manual

Alienware 15 R3
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P69F
Regulatory Type: P69F001
May 2023
Rev. A05

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Contents
Chapter 1: Set up your computer.............................................................................................................4
Set up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset—optional.............................................................................................................4
HTC Vive......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Oculus Rift....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Oculus Rift with touch.....................................................................................................................................................5
Alienware Graphics Amplifier.............................................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 2: Views...................................................................................................................................... 8
Base....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Display...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Back.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
Left...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Right.....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 3: Specifications........................................................................................................................12
Dimensions and weight.......................................................................................................................................................12
System information..............................................................................................................................................................12
Memory................................................................................................................................................................................12
Ports and connectors.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Communications..................................................................................................................................................................13
Audio................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................14
Camera................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Touch pad............................................................................................................................................................................14
Battery.................................................................................................................................................................................14
Video...................................................................................................................................................................................15
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Display.................................................................................................................................................................................15
Computer environment...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 4: Tobii Aware...........................................................................................................................17
Features............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Enabling or disabling Tobii Aware..................................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 5: Keyboard shortcuts..............................................................................................................18
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Alienware..............................................................................19
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Set up your computer
Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
Set up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset—optional
NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately.
NOTE: If you are using Alienware Graphics Amplifier with your computer, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
HTC Vive
1. Connect the HDMI cable of the HTC Vive headset to the back of your computer.
2. Connect the USB cable from the Vive hub to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 port at the right side of your computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Oculus Rift
NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus certified.
1. Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your computer.
2. Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of your computer.
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3. Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your computer.
4. Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port at the back of your computer.
5. Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Oculus Rift with touch
NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus certified.
1. Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your computer.
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2. Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of your computer.
3. Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port on the back of your computer.
4. Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your computer.
5. Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port at the left side of your computer.
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6. Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle.
7. Connect the Oculus Rift tracker for Touch to the USB Type-A port on the dongle.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Alienware Graphics Amplifier
Alienware Graphics Amplifier enables you to connect an external graphics card to your computer.
When using the Virtual Reality (VR) headset, connect the HDMI cable to the graphics card installed on your Alienware Graphics
Amplifier. The USB cables from the VR headset can be connected either to your computer or your Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
NOTE: The USB dongle is not required, if you are connecting the USB 3.0 cables on your VR headset to the USB 3.0 Type-A
port on your Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
For more information about Alienware Graphics Amplifier, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier User’s Guide at www.dell.com/support.
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Views
Base
1. Power button (Alienhead)
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate 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.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options.
2. Macro keys
Run pre-defined Macros.
Define the macro keys using the Alienware Command Center.
Display
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1. Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2. Infrared emitter
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense depth and track motion.
NOTE: The infrared emitter blinks to detect the user’s presence. To stop the emitter from blinking, turn off the Tobii Aware.
For more information about the Tobii Aware, see Tobii Aware.
3. Infrared camera
Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.
4. Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
5. Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
6. Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
7. Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in
your computer and access warranty information.
Back
1. Network port (with lights)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
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The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity.
2. Mini DisplayPort
Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
3. HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4. Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port
Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display
adapter.
Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
5. External graphics port
Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics performance.
6. Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
Left
1. Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
2. USB 3.0 (Type-C) port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.
3. USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is
turned off.
NOTE: If the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your
computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.
NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you
must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.
4. Microphone/headphone port (configurable)
Connect an external microphone for sound input or headphones for sound output.
5. Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
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Right
1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
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Specifications
Dimensions and weight
Table 1. Dimensions and weight
Height 25.40 mm (1 in)
Width 389 mm (15.31 in)
Depth 305 mm (12 in)
Weight 3.49 kg (7.69 lb)
NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on
the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
System information
Table 2. System information
Computer model Alienware 15 R3
Processor ●6th Generation Intel Core i5
●6th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k
●7th Generation Intel Core i5/i7k
NOTE: If your computer is shipped with an Intel Core
i7k processor, you can overclock the processing speed
beyond the standard specifications.
Chipset ●Intel CM236
●Intel CM238
Memory
Table 3. Memory specifications
Slots Two SODIMM slots
Type DDR4
Speed 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, and 2667 MHz
Configurations supported
Per memory module slot 8 GB and 16 GB
Total memory 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
Ports and connectors
Table 4. Ports and connectors
External:
Network One RJ-45 port
USB ●One USB 3.0 port
●One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
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Table 4. Ports and connectors (continued)
●One USB 3.0 (Type-C) port
●Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port
Audio/Video ●One HDMI 2.0 port
●One microphone/headphone port (configurable)
●One headset port
●One Mini DisplayPort 1.2
●One external graphics port
Internal:
Expansion slots One 2.5" hard drive SATA 3.0 connector
M.2 ●One M.2 2242 card slot for SSD
●Two M.2 2280 card slots for SSD
●One M.2 2230 card slot for WiFi/Bluetooth combo card
Communications
Table 5. Communications specifications
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system
board
Wireless ●Wi-Fi 802.11ac
●Bluetooth 4.1
●Miracast
Audio
Table 6. Audio specifications
Controller Realtek ALC 3266
Speakers Stereo
Speaker output ●Average: 4 W
●Peak: 5 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys
Storage
Table 7. Storage specifications
Storage type Interface type Capacity
One 2.5-inch hard drive SATA AHCI 6 Gbps Up to 1 TB
Two M.2 2280 solid-state drives ●SATA AHCI 6 Gbps
●PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps
Up to 1 TB
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Keyboard
Table 8. Keyboard specifications
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 function
keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS
setup program.
Keyboard shortcuts
NOTE: Use Alienware Command Center application, to
configure the Macro keys on the computer. For more
information, see the Alienware Command Center Help.
Camera
Table 9. Camera specifications
Resolution 1280 x 720 (HD)
Diagonal viewing angle 75 degrees
Touch pad
Table 10. Touch pad specifications
Resolution ●Horizontal: 1727
●Vertical: 1092
Dimensions ●Height: 56 mm (2.20 in)
●Width: 100 mm (3.94 in)
Battery
Table 11. Battery specifications
Type 4-cell “smart” lithium-ion (68 WHr) 6-cell “smart” lithium-ion (99 WHr)
Weight (maximum) 0.32 kg (0.71 lb) 0.42 kg (0.93 lb)
Voltage 15.20 VDC 11.40 VDC
Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Temperature range: Storage –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Coin-cell battery CR-2032
Dimensions:
Height 13.50 mm (0.53 in)
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Table 11. Battery specifications (continued)
Width 259.60 mm (10.22 in)
Depth 89.20 mm (3.51 in)
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain
power-intensive conditions.
Video
Table 12. Video specifications
Integrated Discrete
Controller ●Intel HD Graphics 530
●Intel HD Graphics 630
●AMD Radeon RX 470
●NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
●NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Memory Shared system memory ●6 GB GDDR5
●8 GB GDDR5
Power adapter
Table 13. Power adapter specifications
Type 180 W 240 W
Input current (maximum) 2.34 A/2.50 A 3.50 A
Output current (continuous) 9.23 A 12.30 A
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Temperature range: Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Display
Table 14. Display specifications
Type 15.6-inch FHD 15.6-inch UHD
Resolution (maximum) 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Viewing angle 50/60/80 degrees 80 degrees
Pixel pitch 0.17925 mm 0.090 mm
Height
(including bezel)
344.16 mm (13.54 in) 345.60 mm (13.60 in)
Width
(including bezel)
193.59 mm (7.62 in) 194.40 mm (7.65 in)
Diagonal
(excluding bezel)
15.60 mm (0.61 in) 15.60 mm (0.61 in)
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Table 14. Display specifications (continued)
Refresh rate 60 Hz/120 Hz 60 Hz
Controls Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Table 15. Computer environment
Operating Storage
Temperature range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90%
(non-condensing)
0% to 95%
(non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum) 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS
Shock (maximum)*40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20
in/s (51 cm/s)†105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 52.5 in/s (133 cm/s)‡
Altitude (maximum) –15.20 m to 3048 m
(–50 ft to 10,000 ft)
–15.20 m to 10,668 m
(–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.
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Tobii Aware
Tobii Aware application enables the infrared sensors on your computer to manage power, security, and Alien FX lighting.
Features
The following table shows the features of Tobii Aware.
Table 16. Features
Feature Description
Dim brightness Reduces screen brightness when you are not in front of it.
Turn off screen Turns off the screen when you are not in front of it.
Sleep mode Sends your computer to sleep before Windows power plan
when you are not in front of the screen.
Turn off lights Turns off the computer lights when you are not in front of the
screen.
Windows Hello Enables you to login to your computer without the login id or
password when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.
Alien FX lighting Enables Alien FX lighting feature when you are in front of your
screen.
Enabling or disabling Tobii Aware
1. Select the Eye detection indicator on the activity field in Windows.
2. Toggle the On/Off switch located on the top. Default: On
3. Save the settings and exit.
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Keyboard shortcuts
Table 17. List of keyboard shortcuts
Keys Description
Disconnect Alienware Graphics Amplifier
Disable/enable wireless
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Toggle integrated/discrete graphics
Switch to external display
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Disable/enable touch pad
Disable/enable AlienFX
Table 18. List of Macro keys
Keys Description
Macro keys
NOTE: You can configure modes and assign multiple tasks
for the macro keys on the keyboard.
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Getting help and contacting Alienware
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Alienware products and services using these online self-help resources:
Table 19. Alienware products and online self-help resources
Self-help resources Resource location
Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and
learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and
documents.
Your Alienware computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag
or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for
your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service
Code at www.dell.com/support.
For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your
computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
Videos providing step-by-step instructions to service your
computer
www.youtube.com/alienwareservices
Contacting Alienware
To contact Alienware for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.alienware.com.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing
slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
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