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- Page 1 * Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this document. * Whenever extra caution is called for, the information will be boxed in a dark frame preceded by “Note:” or “Warning:” Rev. 1.0 May 2007 us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i1 1 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:06:59 PM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - BEFORE YOU BEGIN, (3) CHECKING WHAT YOU RECEIVED, (3) EXAMINING YOUR COMPUTER, (4) THE TWO SYSTEM LEDS, (8) THE SEVEN STATUS LEDS, (9) THE POWER BUTTON, (10) THE NINE FINGER-TOUCH BUTTONS, (10) -
Page 3: Chapter 1 - Before You Begin
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Chapter 1 - Before You Begin Please read this section before you start using your computer. Checking What You Received Your notebook package should contain the following items: • The Notebook. • AC Adapter. • AC Power Cord. -
Page 4: Examining Your Computer
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Examining Your Computer Before you start using your computer, you need to get acquainted with your notebook’s main features and interfaces: Web Cam LCD Latch LCD Screen Power Button Keyboard Two Click Buttons Seven System LEDs... -
Page 5: Front View
2. S-Video Out Connector 3. Ventilation Holes 4. RJ11 Fax/Modem Connector 5. Audio-In Connector 6. TV-In Connector us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i5 5 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 4. Emergency Latch 5. Eject Button 6. ODD Drive 7. S-Video In Connector 8. DC-In Jack 9. - Page 6 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Left View 1. PCI Express Card Slot 2. Media Card Slot 3. Two USB Connectors 4. Kensington Lock Right View 1. SPDIF-Out Connector 2. Three Audio-Out Ports (Front/ Surround/ Center speakers) 3. Microphone Jack 4. Headphone Jack us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i6 6...
- Page 7 Bottom View 1. Compartment Door 2. Ventilation Holes 3. Two HDD Doors us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i7 7 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 4. Woofer 5. Battery Latch 6. Battery Pack Two Types of Audio Jack 5/8/2007 4:07:03 PM...
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Page 8: The Two System Leds
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference The Two System LEDs The two System LEDs are closely knitted together to reflect the system and battery recharge statuses as below. Blue Blue blinking once per 1.5 seconds Amber Purple Purple blinking once per second... -
Page 9: The Seven Status Leds
For details on finger-touch buttons, please refer to Chapter 1.6. Note: The seven Status LEDs are located near the topside of the keyboard. For the exact location, please refer to the Panoramic View diagram in Chapter 1.2. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i9 9 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:03 PM... -
Page 10: The Power Button
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference The Power Button Power Button This Power Button is programmable by user. For details on how to program this button, please refer to Power Options in the Control Panel of Windows. Note: The Power Button is located near the right side of the keyboard. For the exact location, please refer to the Panoramic View diagram in Chapter 1.2. - Page 11 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Note: The system supports Windows™ MCE and Windows™ XP operating systems. Windows™ MCE supports full media center features. In order to take full advantage of the three buttons (TV Button, DVD Button, Music Button), you are requested to install the Function Key Controller program as supplied in the system driver CD.
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Page 12: Pci Express Card And Media Slots
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference PCI Express Card And Media Slots Please observe the safety measures below: When the PCI Express Card is not inserted into the PCI Express Card slot, make sure this slot is covered by the “PCI Express Card slot door” as supplied together with this notebook. -
Page 13: Operating Temperature
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference When no card (SD/MMC/MS Cards) is inserted into the media slot, make sure this slot is covered by the “media slot door” as supplied together with this notebook. The purpose of this “media slot door” is to prevent foreign matter from entering into the system unit through this slot, when no card is inserted. -
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Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference The <Fn> Key The <Fn> Function Key is located near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard. This key is used together with other keys to activate certain pre-defined functions. To activate these functions, press and hold down <Fn> together with the keys described below: Sleep Switch Press this key combination (Fn+F1) to enter sleep mode.Key - Page 15 The effective range of the Bluetooth® system is 10 meters. Note: Depending on the configuration of the notebook computer you have purchased, some of the function keys may have no function. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i15 15 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:05 PM...
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Page 16: Chapter - Battery
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Chapter 2 - Battery Battery Pack Your notebook is equipped with a high-energy rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and product features used by the customer. -
Page 17: Battery Maintenance
HDD as much as possible and set the LCD as bright as possible. When the battery is empty, wait for the notebook to cool down (especially the battery). The temperature should be within 15-25°C (59-77°F). Then insert the AC adapter to recharge the battery. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i17 17 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:05 PM... -
Page 18: Power Consumption
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Power Consumption Windows™ XP, the latest Windows operating system, has incorporated the latest state-of-the-art ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) power management methodology. In order to fully utilize the power of your battery packs, it would be a good idea for you to spend some time acquiring a basic understanding of the power management concept from your operating system. -
Page 19: Removing The Battery Pack
• Push the battery latch to unlock the position as shown by #1. • The battery pack will pop up as shown by #2. • Remove the battery pack as shown by #3. To insert the battery pack, reverse the steps above. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i19 19 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:06 PM... -
Page 20: Chapter 3 - Memory, (0)
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Chapter 3 - Memory Your notebook is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard JEDEC PC2700 (DDR2-333) S.O.DIMM memory module sockets are available for memory upgrade to 2048MB. The table below illustrates all the possible ways system memory can be configured. -
Page 21: Removing Memory Modules
• Press the spring-locks sideways as shown by #1. • The first memory module will pop up as shown by #2. • Remove the first memory module as shown by #3. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i21 21 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:08 PM... - Page 22 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference • Press the spring-locks sideways as shown by #1. • The second memory module will pop up as shown by #2. • Remove the second memory module as shown by #3. To insert the memory modules, reverse the steps above.
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Page 23: Chapter 4 - The Hdd Drives, (3)
HDD drive. • Both HDD drives are Windows™ bootable: Choose the HDD drive you want the system to boot up from and have this drive installed on the primary socket. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i23 23 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:09 PM... -
Page 24: Removing The Hard Disk Drives
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Removing The Hard Disk Drives Use the procedure below to remove your system’s the hard disk drives. • Make sure the system is properly shutdown. • Flip the system upside down as shown. • Remove the battery pack as shown in Chapter 2. -
Page 25: Safety Instructions
CAUTION: If one of the following situations should arise, the equipment should be checked by an authorized technician: The power cord or plug is damaged. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. The equipment has been exposed to excessive moisture. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i25 25 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:12 PM... - Page 26 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference The equipment does not work well, or you fail to get it to work according to the user’s manual. The equipment has been dropped or damaged. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT IN TEMPERATURES BELOW -20ºC(-4ºF) OR ABOVE 60ºC(140ºF).
- Page 27 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. WARNING: Your notebook contains a Ni-MH or Li-Ion battery pack. There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery pack is handled improperly.
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Page 28: Federal Communications Commission Notice
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Agency Notice Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 29 30 cm (12 inches) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i29 29 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:12 PM...
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Page 30: Canadian Notice
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use. -
Page 31: European Union Notice
The wireless LAN device can currently be used indoors only in the following departments of mainland France. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i31 31 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:12 PM... - Page 32 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Aisne Allier Hautes Alpes Ardennes Ariège Aube Aude Aveyron Charente Corrèze Corse Sud Haute Corse 60 Côte d’Or Dordogne Doubs Drôme Eure Gers Ille et Vilaine The wireless LAN device cannot currently be used in any departments of mainland France other than those listed above.
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Page 33: Japanese Notice
French overseas territories.) Frequency Ranges (MHz) 2400 – 2446.5 2446.5 – 2483.5 Japanese Notice DGT Statement us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i33 33 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference Indoors 10 mW 100 mW Outdoors Not permitted 100 mW on private... -
Page 34: Japanese Modem Notice
Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. - Page 35 BABT or if it is used with, or connected to external software that have not been formally accepted by BABT. us-area51-9750-techref-05-2007.i35 35 Alienware Area-51 m9750 Technical Reference 5/8/2007 4:07:13 PM...