Alienware M17X Laptop User Manual


 
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
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Product Documentation and Media
e documentation that ships with your Alienware laptop is designed to provide answers to
many of the questions that may arise as you explore your new laptop’s capabilities. You may see
the documentation for technical information or general use as needed to answer questions in
the future, or aid you in nding answers and solutions. e media included with your laptop
is referenced in some sections of the documentation and may be needed to complete certain
tasks. As always, our technical support sta is available to assist you.
Placing Your Laptop
WARNING: Do not place the laptop near or over a radiator or heating vent. If your laptop
is placed in a cabinet, ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the
laptop in a humid location or in any area where the laptop may be exposed to rain or
water. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind on or into the laptop.
When placing your laptop, ensure that:
It is placed on a surface that is both level and stable.
e power and other cable connectors are not jammed between the laptop and a wall –
or any other object.
Nothing obstructs airow in front of, behind, or below the laptop.
e laptop has enough room so that optical drives and other external storage drives can
be easily accessed.