Alienware M18X Laptop User Manual


 
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP .................................... 7
Before Setting Up Your Laptop .......................................8
Connect the AC Adapter ..............................................9
Press the Power Button ..............................................9
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)................................10
Set Up Microsoft Windows...........................................10
Set Up WirelessHD (Optional)........................................ 11
Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) ................................... 11
Connect to the Internet (Optional) ...................................12
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP ............................15
Left View Features ..................................................16
Right View Features .................................................17
Back View Features..................................................18
Computer Base and Keyboard Features ............................. 20
Status Lights .......................................................21
Media Control Keys..................................................21
Power Button .......................................................22
Function Keys ......................................................23
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP
.........................................25
Alienware Command Center .........................................26
Connecting External Displays ........................................26
Using Removable Media and Cards...................................27
Using the Optical Drive ............................................. 28
Using the Integrated Camera ....................................... 28
Using the Wireless Control.......................................... 28
Battery Pack ........................................................29
Power Management.................................................29
Free Fall Sensor .................................................... 30
Conguring the BIOS ................................................31
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ....37
Before You Begin................................................... 38
Replacing the Battery Pack ......................................... 40
Upgrading or Replacing Memory .....................................41
Upgrading or Replacing the Hard Drive(s) ........................... 43