Alienware Alienware DRF37 Manuel utilisateur

ALIENWARE®M11x MOBILE MANUAL

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how

to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

The contents herein are subject to change without notice.

Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of Dell Inc. is

strictly prohibited.

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trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.; Intel,

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and other countries.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.; Computrace and Absolute

are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks

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than its own.

Model: P06T Type: P06T001/P06T002 P/N: DRF37 Rev. A01 January 2010

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

Connect to the Internet (Optional).................................................16

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP ........................................19

Left View Features............................................................... 20

Right View Features ............................................................. 23

Back View Features ...............................................................24

Display Features..................................................................26

Computer Base and Keyboard Features ........................................... 28

Power Button ................................................................... 30

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP.....................................................35

Alienware Command Center...................................................... 36

Using Removable Media and Cards ............................................... 39

Using the Wireless Control ....................................................... 40

Battery Pack .................................................................... 40

Power Management ..............................................................41

Conguring the BIOS ............................................................ 43

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS...............................55

Before You Begin ................................................................ 56

Replacing the Battery Pack....................................................... 60

Upgrading or Replacing Memory.................................................. 63

Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly.................................. 65

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................69

Basic Hints and Tips ..............................................................70

Backup and General Maintenance .................................................71

Software Diagnostic Tools ........................................................73

Answers to Common Problems ....................................................76

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY ..................................................... 83

Recovery Options ................................................................ 84

Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...................................................... 85

CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 89

APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................ 96

CONTACTING ALIENWARE ........................................................ 99

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 sta 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 Sta

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

CHAPTER 1:

SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP

Before Setting Up Your Laptop

Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware®M11x!

Read all safety and setup instructions before connecting your new laptop. Begin by carefully

opening the box and removing all components that were shipped to you.

Before setting up your laptop or components, see the included invoice to verify that all items

ordered are present and be sure to inspect all items for any physical damage that may have

occurred during shipment. Report any missing components or damaged items to customer

service within 5 days of receiving the shipment. Anything reported missing or damaged after

the rst 5 days of receiving a shipment will not be honored. Some of the most common items

to check for include:

Laptop and AC adapter with power cable•

Microsoft CD-key located at the bottom of the laptop•

Monitor with power cable and video cable (if ordered)•

Keyboard (if ordered)•

Mouse (if ordered)•

Multimedia speakers and sub-woofer (if ordered)•

Joystick controllers (if ordered)•

You may also need a small athead and/or a Phillips head screwdriver for connecting peripheral

cables to the laptop.

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