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Alienware Sentia m3400 User Manual

Alienware Sentia m3400 User Manual (152 pages)

Alienware Sentia m3400: User Guide

Brand: Alienware | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.91 MB

Table of Contents

FCC Statement
2
Important Safety Instructions
3
Instructions for Care and Operation
4
Power Safety
6
Battery Precautions
7
Cleaning
8
Servicing
8
Travel Considerations
9
Table of Contents
13
Quick Start Guide

19
- Overview
  19
  - Advanced Users
    20
  - Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
    20
  - Warning Boxes
    20
  - Not Included
    21
  - System Software
    21
- System Startup
  22
- System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open
  23
- LED Indicators
  24
- Hot-Key Buttons & Keyboard
  25
- Function Keys
  25
- System Map: Front, Rear & Left Views
  27
- System Map: Right View
  28
- System Map: Bottom View
  29
- Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
  30
- Video Features
  31
  - Display Devices & Options
    33
- Power Management Features
  34
Features & Components

35
- Overview
  35
- Hard Disk Drive
  36
- Optical (CD/DVD) Device
  37
  - Loading Discs
    37
  - Handling Cds or Dvds
    38
  - DVD Regional Codes
    39
- 4-In-1 Card Reader
  40
- PC Card Slot
  41
  - Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    41
- Auto Mail Checker
  42
- Application Hot-Key
  44
- Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
  45
  - Configuring the Touchpad and Buttons
    45
- Audio Features
  46
  - Channel Sound Support
    47
- Adding a Printer
  48
  - USB Printer
    48
  - Parallel Printer
    48
  - Power Management
    49
- Overview
  49
  - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
    49
- The Power Sources
  50
  - AC/DC Adapter
    50
  - Battery
    50
- Turning on the Computer
  51
- Power Schemes
  52
- System Power Options
  54
  - Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
    54
  - Standby Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
    54
  - Standby
    55
  - Hibernate
    55
- Configuring the Power Button
  56
- Battery Information
  57
  - New Battery
    57
  - Battery Life
    57
  - Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
    58
    
    Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
    59
  - Battery FAQ
    60
Drivers & Utilities

61
- 4 - 2 What to Install
  61
  - Service Packs
    63
  - Authorized Driver Message
    64
  - Version Conflict Message
    64
  - Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
    64
- Driver Installation
  65
  - Driver Installation Procedure
    66
  - New Hardware Found
    66
  - Service Pack Installation
    66
    
    Manual Driver Installation
    67
  - New Hardware Found
    67
    
    Chipset (Winxp)
    68
    
    Video (Winxp)
    68
    
    Audio (Winxp)
    68
    
    Chipset
    68
    
    Video
    68
    
    Audio
    68
    
    LAN (Winxp)
    69
    
    Modem (Winxp)
    69
    
    Lan
    69
    
    Modem
    69
    
    Touchpad (Winxp)
    70
    
    Pcmcia/Card Reader (Winxp)
    70
    
    Touchpad
    70
    
    Pcmcia/Card Reader
    70
    
    Hot-Key (Winxp)
    71
    
    Automail (Winxp)
    71
  - Wireless LAN
    72
  - Bluetooth
    72
  - PC Camera
    72
  - Port Replicator
    72
  - Port Replicator Serial Port
    72
BIOS Utilities

73
- Overview
  73
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
  74
  - Failing the POST
    75
  - Fatal Errors
    75
  - Non-Fatal Errors
    75
- The Setup Program
  76
  - Entering Setup
    76
  - Setup Screens
    77
- Main Menu
  78
- System Time & Date (Main Menu)
  78
- IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave (Main Menu)
  79
- System/Extended Memory (Main Menu)
  79
- Advanced Menu
  80
- Installed O/S: (Advanced Menu)
  80
- Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu)
  81
- Large Disk Access Mode (Advanced Menu)
  81
- Local Bus IDE Adapter (Advanced Menu)
  81
- Legacy USB Support (Advanced Menu)
  81
- Summary Screen: (Advanced Menu)
  81
- Boot-Time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu)
  81
- Security Menu
  82
- Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
  82
- Set User Password (Security Menu)
  83
- Password on Boot: (Security Menu)
  83
- Boot Menu
  84
- Exit Menu
  86
Upgrading the Computer

87
- Overview
  87
  - When Not to Upgrade
    88
- Removing the Battery
  89
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive
  91
- Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device
  93
- Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
  94
- Upgrading the Processor
  97
Modules & Options

99
- Overview
  99
- Intel Pro/Wireless Mini-PCI WLAN Module
  100
  - Intel WLAN Driver Installation
    101
- Bluetooth Module
  102
  - Bluetooth Driver Installation
    102
- PC Camera
  104
  - Sertek PC Camera Driver Installation (Winxp)
    105
  - PC Camera Audio Setup
    106
  - Bisoncap
    108
  - Eliminating Screen Flicker
    109
- Port Replicator
  110
Troubleshooting

115
- Overview
  115
- Basic Hints and Tips
  116
- Backup and General Maintenance
  117
- Viruses
  118
- Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
  119
- Power
  121
- Display
  123
- Boot Password
  124
- Audio & CD Device
  125
- Keyboard
  126
- Operation
  127
- Modules
  128
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview

129
- Notebook Ports and Jacks
  130
- Built-In Microphone
  130
- Card Reader Port
  130
- DC-In Jack
  130
- External Monitor (VGA) Port
  130
- Headphone-Out Jack
  130
- Line-In Jack
  130
- Microphone-In Jack
  131
- Mini-IEEE 1394 Port
  131
- RJ-11 Phone Jack
  131
- RJ-45 LAN Jack
  131
- Security Lock Slot
  131
- S/PDIF-Out Jack
  132
- S-Video-Out Port
  132
- USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
  132
- DC-In Jack
  133
- External Monitor (VGA) Port
  133
- Optional Port Replicator Ports and Jacks
  133
- Parallel Port
  133
- Serial Port
  133
- RJ-45 LAN Jack
  133
- USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
  134
Intel Video Driver Controls

135
- Intel Video Driver Installation
  135
- Dynamic Video Memory Technology
  136
- Intel Graphics Properties
  137
  - Schemes
    139
- Display Devices
  140
- Attaching Other Displays
  141
- Display Modes
  142
- TV Settings
  146
Specifications

147
- Processor
  148
- Core Logic
  148
- Memory
  148
- Bios
  148
- Security
  148
- Video Adapter
  148
- Storage
  149
- Pcmcia
  149
- Audio
  149
- Keyboard & Pointing Device
  149
- Interface
  149
- Card Reader
  150
- Communication
  150
- Power
  150
- Environmental Spec
  150
Power Management

150
- Physical Dimensions & Weight
  151
- Optional
  151

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