System Startup - Alienware Aurora mALX User Manual

Alienware Aurora mALX Technical Reference

System Startup

Figure 1 - 1 - Top Panel with LCD Closed
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook (e.g.
keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of the computer, then
plug the AC power cord into an outlet, and connect the AC power cord to the
AC/DC adapter.
5. Move and hold the LCD latches in the direction of the arrows to release the
top cover.
6. Raise the lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing angle (DO NOT EXCEED AN
ANGLE of 120 degrees), and press the power button to turn the
computer "on".
7. Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle.
8. The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the
Indicators computer.
Shutdown
Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut
Down/Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows. This will help
prevent hard disk or system problems.
1. LCD Latches
2. LED Power & Communication
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