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Alienware Area-51® m15x
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Rev 1.0
OCTOBER 2007
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- Page 1 Reproduction of this manual in any manner without the prior written permission of Alienware Corporation is strictly prohibited. Windows™ Vista is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth® is the trademark owned by its proprietor.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® CONTENTS Introduction, 5 Chapter 1 System Preparation and Setup, 7 Overview, 8 Standards, 8 Knowing the Parts, 8 Basic sides of the Mobile System, 8 Top Side, 9 Integrated Dual Microphone Array (Built-inDigital), 9 Integrated Camera (on selected models), 9... - Page 3 Declarations and Safety Statements, 9 DVD-ROM Drive Information, 30 Regional Playback Information, 30 Region Definitions, 31 Overview, 32 Federal Communications Commission Statement, 33 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements, 34 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement, 34 Alienware Area-51 m15x ®...
- Page 4 Alienware Area-51 m15x ® FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Clients), 34 R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), 35 CE Mark Warning, 35 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains, 35 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands, 36 UL Safety Notices, 37 Power Safety Requirement, 37...
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Page 5: Introduction
We invite you to share your experience with your new high-performance mobile with us, so please do not hesitate to either e-mail or call Alienware with any questions or concerns. The entire staff shares your enthusiasm for new technology and we hope that you enjoy using your new Mobile System as much as Alienware enjoyed building it for you. - Page 6 Alienware Area-51 m15x ®...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: System Preparation And Setup
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Page 8: Overview
® CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM PREPARATION AND SETUP Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware Area-51® m15x! Standards The following standards are adopted throughout this manual: • Mobile System refers to the notebook computer that you have purchased. • Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this document. -
Page 9: Top Side
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Mobile System. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each region. SCRN CAPS Integrated Dual Microphone Array (Digital) (1) The built-in mono microphones can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. -
Page 10: Display Panel
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Display Panel (3) The Mobile System uses an ultra-clear flat panel which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors without any harmful radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. -
Page 11: Bottom Side
Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on component upgrades for your Mobile System. Only purchase expansion memory modules from authorized retailers of this Mobile System to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Alienware Area-51 m15x ®... -
Page 12: Battery Voltage Indicator Button
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Battery Voltage Indicator Button () Press this button and release to see the battery pack’s remaining power. Battery Voltage Indicator (3) The battery pack voltage indicator estimates how much battery power is remaining. Press the button once and release. One to five LEDs will illuminate. No illumination indicates no power (not charged) and five illuminated LEDs indicate full power (completely charged). -
Page 13: Left Side
The stereo input/output jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect stereo audio into the Mobile System or out to a multimedia device. This feature can be used to add audio to Mobile System applications or output audio to stereo audio equipment. This port also detects SPDIF audio as well. Alienware Area-51 m15x ®... -
Page 14: Hi-Speed Usb Port (2.0/1.1)
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Hi-Speed USB Port (.0/1.1) (4) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. -
Page 15: Right Side
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Mobile System. Flash Memory Card Reader Slot (1) Normally, an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. -
Page 16: Ieee1394B Port (Bilingual) (4
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® IEEE1394B Port (Bilingual) (4) IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot- plugging capabilities like USB. The interface 1394A has a bandwidth up to 400 Mbits/ sec and 1394B up to 800 Mbits/sec. They both can handle many 1394 devices on the same bus. - Page 17 Alienware Area-51 m15x ®...
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Page 18: Chapter 2: Getting Started
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Page 19: Switches And Status Indicators
Wireless LAN ON and OFF. An on-screen display and relevant status indicator will show that the Mobile System’s built-in Wireless LAN function is activated. Alienware Area-51 Minus Icon (touch panel): Decreases the speaker audio volume. Plus Icon (touch panel): Increases the speaker audio volume. -
Page 20: Alien Command Center Key
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Alien Command Center Key (3) Press this key to start the Alien Command Center application. Stealth Mode Key (4) Press this key to go into stealth mode. In stealth mode your system will not exceed 65w of power draw which will allow your system to operate in power limited environments (e.g. - Page 21 Alienware Area-51 m15x ®...
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Page 22: Chapter 3: Using The Mobile System
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Page 23: Pointing Device
The touchpad’s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fi ngertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad. Alienware Area-51 Cursor Movement Left Click... -
Page 24: Moving The Cursor
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor. Scrolling Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down. -
Page 25: Touchpad Usage Illustrations
If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long, the operation will not be executed. You can set the double-click speed using the Windows Control Panel’s “Mouse” section. The following 2 examples produce the same results. Alienware Area-51 Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Press the left cursor button and release. -
Page 26: Dragging
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. -
Page 27: Removing An Expansion Card
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject but¬ton. Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard. Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket. - Page 28 Alienware Area-51 m15x ®...
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Page 29: Chapter 4: Declarations And Safety Statements
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Page 30: Dvd-Rom Drive Information
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® CHAPTER 4: DECLARATIONS AND SAFETY STATEMENTS NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. DVD-ROM Drive Information The Mobile System comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. -
Page 31: Region Definitions
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US Territories Region Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzer¬land, Syria, Turkey, UK, Greece, Former Yugoslav... -
Page 32: Overview
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC. The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF-dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). -
Page 33: Federal Communications Commission Statement
(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Offi ce of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Offi ce.) Alienware Area-51 m15x ®... -
Page 34: Fcc Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems. -
Page 35: R&Tte Directive (1999/5/Ec)
Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America Japan Europe ETSI 2.412-2.462 GHz 2.412-2.484 GHz 2.412-2.472 GHz Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Ch01 through CH11 Ch01 through Ch14 Ch01 through Ch13... -
Page 36: France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6... -
Page 37: Ul Safety Notices
Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to: H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 or H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm2. Alienware Area-51 m15x ®... -
Page 38: Nordic Lithium Cautions (For Lithium-Ion Batteries)
Alienware Area-51 m15x ® Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. -
Page 39: Optical Drive Safety Information
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Alienware Area-51 m15x ®...
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