ALIENWARE® M11x MOBILE MANUAL
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP10Before Setting Up Your Laptop Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware® M11x!Read all safety and setup in
APPENDIX100WebsitesYou can learn about Alienware products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com• www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacic countr
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 11Product Documentation and Mediae documentation that ships with your Alienware® laptop is designed to provide a
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP12Connect the AC Adapter WARNING: e AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power co
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 13Press the Power Button
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP14Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 15Set Up Microsoft WindowsYour computer is precongured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Wi
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP16Connect to the Internet (Optional)Setting Up a Wired ConnectionIf you are using a dial-up connection, connect the
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP 17Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shi
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP18Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP oerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for oerings
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP
Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicate
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP20is chapter provides information about your new laptop to familiarize you with its various features, and get y
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 211 Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.NOTE: Before you buy
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP225 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both multi-channel digital audio and video signals.NOTE: For a monitor
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 23Right View Features1 231 Audio out/Headphone connectors (2) — Connect to a pair of headphones or to a powered
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP24Back View Features11 AC adapter connector — Connects to an AC adapter to power the computer and charge the bat
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 25
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP26Display Features1 2 3 4
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 271 Microphone — Provides high quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.2 Camera — Built-in cam
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP28Computer Base and Keyboard Features2 3 41
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 291 Power button — Turns the computer on or o when pressed. For more information, see “Power Button” on page 3
3CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP ...9Before Setting Up Your Laptop ...
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP30Power ButtonYou can program this button to perform actions like shutting down the operating system or entering
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 31On AC adapter:Blue or custom AC-color e battery is fully charged.Blue or custom AC-color fading into white o
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP32Function Keys NOTE: Depending on the conguration of the laptop you purchased, some of the function keys may h
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP 33F5 — Decrease Display BrightnessPress <Fn><F5> to decrease the brightness of the display.F6 — Bin
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP34F11 — Play or PausePress <Fn><F11> to play or pause a track.F12 — Fast Forward or Play next trackP
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP36Alienware Command Centere Alienware® Command Center gives you access to Alienware’s exclusive software and is a continu
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 37Connection Type Computer Cable DisplayVGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort (Displ
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP38Turn o your laptop.1. Turn o the display and disconnect it from the power supply. 2. Connect one end of the display ca
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 39Extending the Desktop With the external display connected, right-click on the desktop and select 1. Personalize.Select
4CONTENTSCHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP...35Alienware Command Center...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP40Using the Wireless Controle wireless control allows you to quickly turn all of your wireless radios (Blueto
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 41Power ManagementUnderstanding Power ConsumptionIn order to fully utilize the power of your battery, it would be a good
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP42Customizing Your Power Settings Click 1. Start → Control Panel.Click 2. All Control Panel Items.Double-click the 3.
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 43Conguring the BIOSSystem Setupe System Setup options allow you to:Change the system conguration information after yo
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP44Entering System SetupTurn on (or restart) your laptop.1. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 45System Setup OptionsNOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not ap
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP46Main MenuTotal MemoryDisplays the total memory available in your computer.Memory Bank 0Displays the memory size installe
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 47Advanced MenuIntel® Virtualization TechnologyAllows you to enable or disable the virtualization technology. is option
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP48Advanced MenuBluetooth ReceiverAllows you to enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device.Disabled: e internal Bluet
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 49Advanced MenuSATA OperationAllows you to congure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive control
5 CONTENTSCHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY ... 83Recovery Options...
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP50Security MenuSystem Password StatusDisplays if the supervisor password is clear or set.Set System PasswordAllows you to
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 51Security MenuComputrace®Allows you to activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace® Service
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP52Security Menue Absolute® Anti-eft solution is presently deactivated. Note that the activate or deactivate options will
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP 53Power MenuUSB PowerShareAllows you to enable or disable the USB PowerShare feature on the supported USB port in battery
CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP54Exit MenuExit Saving ChangesAllows you to exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.Exit Discarding Chan
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTSCHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS56is chapter provides guidelines and instructions for increasing the processing power and stora
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 57Turning Off Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open les and exit all ope
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS58Before Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer f
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 59CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working insid
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS60Replacing the Battery Packis battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Ensure that the laptop
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 61211 captive screws (8) 2 compartment doorLoosen the two captive screws that secure the battery pack
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS621231 battery pack 3 battery pack cable2 captive screws (2)To replace the battery pack, perform the rem
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 63Upgrading or Replacing MemoryYour laptop is equipped with a congurable memory unit. e ind
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS64543211 memory module 4 notch2 spring locks (2) 5 memory module connector3 tabTo replace the memory mod
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 65NOTE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower c
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS66211 pull-tab 2 hard driveRemove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.5
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS 673211 hard drive bracket 3 hard drive2 screws (4)
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING AND REPLACING COMPONENTS68Remove the interposer from the hard drive.7. 121 hard drive 2 interposerTo replace the hard drive, per
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTINGCHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
7Dear Valued Alienware Customer,Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number of savvy high-performance m
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING70Basic Hints and TipsComputer does not power on: Is your AC adapter cable securely connected to a working • electrical outl
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 71Backup and General MaintenanceAlways backup your important data on a regular basis and keep copies of your operating • sy
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING72When troubleshooting your computer, remember the following safety guidelines:Before touching any of the computer’s interna
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 73Software Diagnostic Tools Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA)e computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a s
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING74If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears “Do you want to run the remaining
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 75Starting Alienware DiagnosticsNOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optic
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING76After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Alienware 7. Diagnostics Main Menu.Remove the backu
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 77e computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsCAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to pe
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING78A program is designed for an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® Run the Program Compatibility Wizard:e Program Compat
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 79Scan the computer for spyware:If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING80Hard Drive ProblemsAllow the computer to cool before turning it onA hot hard drive may prevent the operating system from s
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 81MemoryMemory errors detected on startupCheck memory modules for correct seating and orientation. Reseat the memory • modu
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING82PowerWhen you press the power button, the computer does not turn onIf the AC adapter cable is connected to a surge protect
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERYCHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY84Recovery OptionsYour computer has the following system recovery options:Operating System Reinstallation Disc• — Contains
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 85Dell DataSafe Local BackupDell DataSafe Local Backup is a backup and recovery application that can restore y
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY86To restore data:Turn o your computer.1. Disconnect all the devices connected to the computer (such as USB drive, printer,
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY 87Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: Dell DataSafe Online Backup may not be available in all regions.NOTE: A broadband connec
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM RECOVERY88
CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONSCHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOPCHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP
CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS90is chapter provides the basic specications of your computer. For more detailed specications, see the Co
CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 91MemoryConnectors two internally-accessible DDR3 SODIMM socketsCapacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GBMemory type 1066 MHz (d
CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS92Ports and Connectors3-in-1 Media Card Reader one combo connectorSIM card one SIM card slotAC AdapterType 65 WOutput c
CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 93Drives/Cards SupportedMedia Card Reader types Secure Digital (SD) memory card• Multi Media Card (MMC)• Memory Stick
CHAPTER 7: BASIC SPECIFICATIONS94BatteryType and dimensions8-cell “smart” lithium ion (63 Whr)Depth 109.4 mm (4.31 inches)Height 11.2 mm (0.44 inches)
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APPENDIX96GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSComputer SetupRead all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before operating
APPENDIX 97Computer UseRoute the power cable and all cables away from where people might walk or trip over • them. Do not allow anything to rest on th
APPENDIX98If you have to remove peripheral cards for any reason, place them on the portion of the • computer’s case that was removed. Do not touch the
APPENDIX 99CONTACTING ALIENWARENOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can nd contact information on your purchase invoice, packi
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