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ALIENWARE M14x MOBILE MANUAL
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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. This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineeri
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP ................................................9 Before Setting Up Your Laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENTS CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP.................................................... 39 Alienware Command Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Connecting External Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the Wireless Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENT S CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY ..................................................... 93 AlienRespawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 CHAPTER 7: SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 99 APPENDIX . . . . . . .
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Dear Valued Alienware Customer, Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number of savvy highper ‑ formance computer users. The Alienware technicians who have crafted your machine have made certain that your high‑performance system 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. The technicians will not rest until your new machine meets or exceeds ou
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware M14x! 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.
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Product Documentation and Media The 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 finding answers and solutions. The media included with your laptop is referenced in some sections of the documentation and
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Connect the AC Adapter WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 12
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Press the Power Button 13
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Connect the Network Cable (Optional) 14
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s se
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) You can set up wireless display using the following optional wireless display technologies: • Intel Wireless Display — Designed for watching DVDs and streaming videos. • WirelessHD — Designed for graphic intensive applications such as high definition gaming. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Hardware Requirements Intel Wireless Display WirelessHD Transmitter Intel Centrino wireless WLAN SiBeam Wir
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Set Up WirelessHD (Optional) The WirelessHD feature allows you to share high-definition video from your computer display to a TV without the use of cables. To set up WirelessHD, use a WirelessHD receiver kit. For instructions on setting up WirelessHD, see the document that shipped with your WirelessHD receiver kit. NOTE: The WirelessHD receiver kit does not ship with your computer and must be purchased separately. If your computer supports the WirelessHD
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CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP Set Up Intel Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: It is recommended to use WirelessHD instead of Intel Wireless display for graphicintensiv ‑ e applications as there may be a slight delay between the user input and on‑screen display. To set up wireless display: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Ensure that wireless is enabled. For more information, see “Using the Wireless Control“ on page 44. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer and
