Wi-Fi Power Cycle; Using Game Shift; Enabling Game Shift; Disabling Game Shift - Dell G3 3590 Service Manual

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Wi-Fi power cycle

About this task
If your computer is unable to access the Internet due to Wi-Fi connectivity issues a Wi-Fi power cycle procedure may be performed. The
following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a Wi-Fi power cycle:
NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo device.
Steps
1 Turn off your computer.
2 Turn off the modem.
3 Turn off the wireless router.
4 Wait for 30 seconds.
5 Turn on the wireless router.
6 Turn on the modem.
7 Turn on your computer.
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Using Game Shift

Game Shift improves gaming performance by increasing the fan speed for optimal thermal cooling of the processor.

Enabling Game Shift

To enable Game Shift, press F7 (if fn default is enabled; otherwise, press fn + F7). For more information, see
Alienware Command Center displays a blue G icon, a notification pops up to indicate that Game Shift is enabled.

Disabling Game Shift

When you are not using the computer for gaming, disable Game Shift by pressing F7 (if fn default is enabled; otherwise, press fn + F7).
Game Shift is also disabled when:
• You set your computer to a sleep state.
• You restart your computer.
• Game Shift has been active for 24 consecutive hours.
• You start a new game.
• You terminate the game that has been running on Game Shift.
• You change power plans or thermal profiles of the computer.
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