Alienware 15 R3 Setup And Specifications

Alienware 15 R3 Setup And Specifications

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Alienware 15 R3
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: Alienware 15 R3
Regulatory Model: P69F
Regulatory Type: P69F001

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  • Page 1 Alienware 15 R3 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: Alienware 15 R3 Regulatory Model: P69F Regulatory Type: P69F001...
  • Page 2 Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ................................16 Battery ................................16 Video ..............................17 Power adapter ................................17 Display ............................17 Computer environment Tobii Aware........................19 ................................19 Features ........................19 Enabling or disabling Tobii Aware Keyboard shortcuts......................20 Getting help and contacting Alienware................22 ............................22 Self-help resources ............................22 Contacting Alienware...
  • Page 4: Set Up Your Computer

    Connect the power adapter and press the power button. Identifier GUID-2F3F61BE-4958-46A3-9935-B1C07A6D5041 Status Released Set up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset—optional NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately. NOTE: If you are using Alienware Graphics Amplifier with your computer, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier. Identifier GUID-7281413A-005C-4627-BE77-4AE552EB06A4 Status Released HTC Vive Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport.
  • Page 5 Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your computer. Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of your computer. Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your computer. Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port at the back of your computer.
  • Page 6: Oculus Rift With Touch

    Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Identifier GUID-96C0F718-8BCA-4E2E-8A30-B1BA3039840C Status Released Oculus Rift with touch NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus certified. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport.
  • Page 7: Alienware Graphics Amplifier

    Connect the Oculus Rift tracker for Touch to the USB Type-A port on the dongle. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Identifier GUID-69D697C5-0C46-4EF8-8244-4657DFFE34B3 Status Released Alienware Graphics Amplifier Alienware Graphics Amplifier enables you to connect an external graphics card to your computer.
  • Page 8 When using the Virtual Reality (VR) headset, connect the HDMI cable to the graphics card installed on your Alienware Graphics Amplifier. The USB cables from the VR headset can be connected either to your computer or your Alienware Graphics Amplifier.
  • Page 9: Views

    Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. Macro keys Run pre-defined Macros. Define the macro keys using the Alienware Command Center. Identifier GUID-55E94E72-5AB5-4123-BCB5-56D902F76DAC Status Released...
  • Page 10: Back

    Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. Infrared emitter Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense depth and track motion. NOTE: The infrared emitter blinks to detect the user’s presence. To stop the emitter from blinking, turn off the Tobii Aware.
  • Page 11: Left

    NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard USB and DisplayPort devices. External graphics port Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics performance. Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
  • Page 12: Right

    Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). Identifier GUID-3C47FE49-D949-4267-BD40-3D525B6B8723 Status Released Right USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Identifier GUID-BFE8153B-B6D2-444F-AF6F-2875979398E7 Status Released System information Table 2. System information Computer model Alienware 15 R3 Processor • Generation Intel Core i5 • Generation Intel Core i7/i7k • Generation Intel Core i5/i7k NOTE: If your computer is shipped with an Intel...
  • Page 14: Ports And Connectors

    Configurations supported 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB Identifier GUID-451738EE-4329-48CC-9DA3-5CF7E73D4CFB Status Released Ports and connectors Table 4. Ports and connectors Network One RJ-45 port • One USB 3.0 port • One USB 3.0 port with PowerShare • One USB 3.0 (Type-C) port •...
  • Page 15: Storage

    Identifier GUID-FFA4B311-7053-4DC5-9294-A42C475DB5E1 Status Released Storage Table 7. Storage specifications Interface • SATA 6 Gbps • PCIe up to 32 Gbps Hard drive One 2.5-inch drive Solid-state drive (SSD) • Two full-size M.2 PCIe/SATA drives • One half-size M.2 PCIe/SATA drive Identifier GUID-3D48CA88-D886-4609-9CEC-55453C453601 Status...
  • Page 16: Battery

    • Vertical: 1092 Dimensions • Height: 56 mm (2.20 in) • Width: 100 mm (3.94 in) Identifier GUID-16DC96FE-0048-4BB2-9222-7019064B7FC6 Status Released Battery Table 11. Battery specifications Type 4-cell “smart” lithium-ion (68 WHr) 6-cell “smart” lithium-ion (99 WHr) Weight (maximum) 0.32 kg (0.71 lb) 0.42 kg (0.93 lb) Voltage 15.20 VDC...
  • Page 17: Power Adapter

    Identifier GUID-060D8D2D-5D9C-431F-9328-1EAC085D46CC Status Released Power adapter Table 13. Power adapter specifications Type 180 W 240 W Input current (maximum) 2.34 A/2.50 A 3.50 A Output current (continuous) 9.23 A 12.30 A Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC Temperature range: Operating...
  • Page 18 Operating Storage Vibration (maximum) 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS Shock (maximum) 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of † ‡ 20 in/s (51 cm/s) 52.5 in/s (133 cm/s) Altitude (maximum) –15.20 m to 3048 m –15.20 m to 10,668 m...
  • Page 19: Tobii Aware

    Identifier GUID-0B276F2E-C064-452E-B406-95A834BCD8D1 Status Released Tobii Aware Tobii Aware application enables the infrared sensors on your computer to manage power, security, and Alien FX lighting. Identifier GUID-33C5018B-96BC-4C8D-B3DE-AB0228E5E55F Status Released Features The following table shows the features of Tobii Aware. Table 16. Features Reduces screen brightness when you are not in front of it.
  • Page 20: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Identifier GUID-6CEA78FB-861A-4241-8E62-AD2560F1EEA0 Status Released Keyboard shortcuts Table 17. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Disconnect Alienware Graphics Amplifier Disable/enable wireless Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Toggle integrated/discrete graphics Switch to external display Decrease brightness Increase brightness Disable/enable touch pad Disable/enable AlienFX Table 18.
  • Page 21 Keys Description...
  • Page 22: Getting Help And Contacting Alienware

    Status Released Getting help and contacting Alienware Self-help resources You can get information and help on Alienware products and services using these online self-help resources: Table 19. Alienware products and online self-help resources Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com Dell Help &...

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