Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
Symbols and Conventions
Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse
Environments
Chapter Summaries
1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS
Performance Features (10)
System at a Glance (12)
Top View (12)
Front and Rear Views (15)
Side Views (17)
Bottom View (20)
AC Adapter (23)
LED Status Indicators (24)
Keyboard Features (25)
Function (Quick) Keys (25)
Windows Keys (26)
Embedded Numeric Keypad (26)
Touch Pad (27)
Graphics Subsystem (28)
Adjusting the Display Brightness (28)
Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel (28)
Opening and Closing the Display Panel (28)
Audio Subsystem (29)
Adjusting the Volume in Windows (29)
Voice Recording (29)
Modem and Modem Setting (29)
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