Alienware Area-51 m5750 Bedienungsanleitung

Alienware Area-51 m5750 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 (1-2,3)

System at a Glance (1-4)

Top View (1-4,5,6)

Front and Rear Views (1-7,8)

Side Views (1-9,10,11)

Bottom View (1-12,13)

AC Adapter (1-14)

LED Status Indicators (1-15)

Keyboard Features (1-16)

Function (Quick) Keys (1-16)

Windows Keys (1-17)

Numeric Keypad (1-17)

IR Remote Control (1-18)

18-key Remote Control (1-18,19)

26-key MCE Remote Control (Optional) (1-20,21)

Touch Pad (1-22)

Graphic Subsystem (1-23)

Adjusting the Display Brightness (1-23)

Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel (1-23)

Opening and Closing the Display Panel (1-24)

Audio Subsystem (1-25)

Adjusting the Volume Manually (1-25)

Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-25)

Voice Recording (1-25)

Modem and Modem Setting (1-26,17)

Ethernet Adapter (1-28)

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2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY

Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)

Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)

BIOS Action Keys (2-3)

Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4)

Main Setup (2-4)

Advanced Setup (2-4)

Security Setup (2-5)

Power Setup (2-6)

Boot Setup (2-7)

Exit Setup (2-8)

3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT

The Battery Pack (3-2)

Lithium-Ion Battery Technology (3-2)

Battery Low-Power Warning (3-3)

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (3-4,5)

Charging the Battery and Charging Time (3-5)

Checking the Battery Level (3-6)

Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles (3-6)

Using Windows Power Options (3-7)

Windows’ Power Schemes (3-7,8)

Suspend Modes (3-9,10)

Power Button Action (3-11)

Low Battery Warning (3-12)

Power Manual Quick Access (3-13)

4. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (4-2,3,4,5)

Upgrading the System Memory (4-6,7,8,9)

Installing the Wireless Mini-Card to the System (4-10,11,12)

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING

First Step (5-2,3)

Audio Problems (5-4)

Hard Disk Problems (5-5,6)

Optical Drive Problems (5-7)

Display Problems (5-8)

Keyboard and Mouse Problems (5-9)

CMOS Battery Problems (5-10)

Memory Problems (5-11)

Modem Problems (5-12)

Network Adapter / Ethernet Problems (5-13)

Performance Problems (5-14)

Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 Problems (5-15)

APPENDIX A Product Speciﬁcation

APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices

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Preface

Using This Manual

This User’s Manual contains general information about the hardware and software setup,

troubleshooting, and technical speciﬁcations of your notebook computer.

Symbols and Conventions

The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual:

When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is used. For instance,

Fn+F7 means holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time.

When a series of clicking actions is needed in Windows O/S, [ ] and > symbols are used.

For instance, [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display] means clicking the Start icon ﬁrst,

then the Settings, then the Control Panel, then the Display icon.

When you need to make a selection with the touch pad (or mouse), you will be asked to

’select’, ‘click’, ‘double-click’, or ‘right-click’ the item.

Note: Text in this format and symbol means speciﬁc instructions, commentary, sidelights,

or any additional information or notes that you should be aware of.

Warning: Text in this format and symbol means that failure to comply with the given

instructions or information could result in damage to your computer or could cause bodily

harm or loss of life.

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Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse

Environment

Following the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your

investment.

Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it.

• Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.

• Do not subject it to temperatures below 0oC (32oF) or above 35oC (95oF).

• Do not expose your computer to magnetic ﬁelds.

• Do not expose your computer to moisture or rain.

• Do not spill water or liquid on your computer.

• Do not subject your computer to adverse shock and vibration.

• Do not expose your computer to dust and dirt.

• Do not place objects on top of your computer.

• Do not place your computer on rocky surfaces.

Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter.

• Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer.

• Do not let water get into the adapter.

• Do not block the ventilation airway of the adapter.

• Keep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place.

• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it.

• Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from pedestrian trafﬁc.

• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on

the plug.

• Keep the adapter away from children.

• If using an extension cord, the total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged

in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using.

• The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet

should not exceed the fuse rating.

• Do not connect an AC adapter that did not come with your notebook. This

notebook uses the following AC adapter exclusively: Liteon PA-1121-22

(120W) or Li-shin 0227A20120 (120W)

When cleaning the computer, observe these steps:

1. Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.

2. Disconnect the AC adapter.

3. Use a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs:

• The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the product.

• The computer does not operate normally.

Cleaning the Ventilation Grills

It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to maintain optimal thermal

regulation of the notebook. To do this, you may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner

(with appropriate head adapter) to remove the dust buildup on the ventilation grills.

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Chapter Summaries

The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual.

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics

In this chapter, you will learn the basic operations and features of your computer. It

gives you a general understanding of the components of your notebook.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup / Security

In this chapter, you will learn how to change various ﬁrmware settings and what the

settings mean. Also, you will learn how to take advantage of the built-in security

feature provided by the BIOS.

Chapter 3: Battery Power & Power Management

In this chapter, you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use

them to achieve longer battery life.

Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer

In this chapter, you will learn how to upgrade your system memory and the hard disk

drive, and how to to install the wireless mini-card.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

In this chapter, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems.

Appendix A: Product Speciﬁcation

In this section, you will ﬁnd a list of your computer’s system speciﬁcations.

Appendix B: Agency Regulatory Notices

In this section, you will ﬁnd the general electro-magnetic and safety regulatory information.

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CHAPTER ONE

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer.

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Performance Features

High Performance Processor with Napa Chipset

Your notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Pentium M dual-core

(Core Duo) or Mobile Intel Pentium M single-core (Core Solo) processor. Together

with the latest Napa chipset and technologies, the system offers very advanced PC

performance.

Advanced Graphic Engine

The PCI-Express high-end graphic engine offers excellent graphic performance for

the most demanding professionals or gamers. The advanced graphic chip also

incorporates a hardware-based motion-compensation engine, which gives you smooth

MPEG video playback. DirectX 9 graphics capability also adds realism to PC games.

Wide-Screen LCD Display

Your computer is equipped with a wide-screen 17-inch TFT high-resolution display

panel providing you with the best cinematic viewing experience.

RAID Storage System (Optional)

Previously only available on a high-end server system, RAID now comes as an optional

performance feature on your notebook PC. The system supports two SATA hard drives

for RAID Level 0/1. The RAID system safeguards your data from a catastrophic hard

disk failure.

(Please refer to VIA VT6420 S-ATA RAID User Manual in the Factory CD for proper setup

and conﬁguration.)

Bluetooth Communication

Your system has a built-in Bluetooth module that allows you to connect to a Bluetooth

headset, mobile phone, or other Bluetooth radio devices.

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