Dell Alienware AW720M User Manual

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Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless

Gaming Mouse

AW720M

User Guide

Mouse Model: AW720M

Regulatory Model: AW720M/UD2201p

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Page 1 Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse AW720M User Guide Mouse Model: AW720M Regulatory Model: AW720M/UD2201p...
Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Alienware Command Center (AWCC) ... .18 Installing AWCC through Windows Update ..18 Installing AWCC from the Dell Support website ..18 Using Alienware Command Center 6.1 and Later . . 20 Key Features.
Page 4 Assign and Create Key Bind ....26 Configuring Device Settings ....29 Configuring DPI Level .
Page 5: What's In The Box
What’s in the box 1. Mouse 2. USB charging cable 3. Clip 4. USB wireless dongle 5. Dongle extender 6. USB-C magnetic dongle for charging 7. Documents What’s in the box...
Page 6: Features
Features Bottom Left Side Right Side 1. Left button 2. Scroll wheel 3. Right button 4. Mode button 5. DPI adjustment button 6. DPI indicator 7. Power button 8. USB-C port 9. Forward button 10. Backward button Features...
Page 7: Magnetic Snap Charging Function
Magnetic Snap Charging Function The magnetic snap head supports fast charging (5V 900mA). Adjustable Dots Per Inch (DPI) Press the DPI adjustment button to instantly change the mouse tracking resolution. DPI setting is indicated by the DPI indicator color. The default five DPI settings available are as follows: •...
Page 8: Setting Up Your Gaming Mouse
Setting up your gaming mouse Connecting the mouse NOTE: - The mouse supports both wired mode and wireless mode. - Your mouse has a rechargeable battery. For best results, ensure that the battery is fully charged before using it for the first time. - To improve battery life, turn off the power switch when the mouse is not used.
Page 9: Wireless Mode (2.4Ghz)
3. Slide the power button down to switch on the mouse. Wireless mode (2.4GHz) Laptop 1. Slide the mode button to “2.4G”. Setting up your gaming mouse...
Page 10 2. Connect the USB wireless dongle to a USB port on your laptop. Desktop 1. Slide the mode button to “2.4G”. 2. Connect the USB-C end of the USB charging cable to the bottom port of the dongle extender. Insert the USB wireless dongle to the top port of the dongle extender.
Page 11: Wireless Mode (Bluetooth)
Wireless mode (Bluetooth) 1. Slide the mode button down to “ ” then continue to slide the button down and hold it for three seconds. The DPI LED will blink indicating your wireless mouse is in pairing mode. 2. Pair your wireless mouse with your Bluetooth-enabled computer. Swift Pair: a.
Page 12 Ensure that the Bluetooth is turned on. d. Click Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth. e. From the list of available devices, click Alienware AW720M. NOTE: If Mouse AW720M is not listed, ensure that the pairing mode is enabled on the wireless mouse.
Page 13: Wired Mode
Wired mode NOTE: The battery starts charging automatically in wired mode. 1. Connect the USB-C end of the USB charging cable to the USB-C port on the mouse. 2. Connect the other end of the USB charging cable to an available USB port on your desktop or laptop.
Page 14: Turning On The Mouse
Turning on the mouse Slide the power button down to switch on the mouse. Charging the battery European Union (EU) has a common charger requirement for wireless products that have embedded rechargeable battery. For more information about the EU charging power requirements, see Charging power requirement.
Page 15 2. Connect the other end of the USB charging cable to an available USB port on your desktop or laptop. Laptop Desktop 3. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator blinks in green for 2 seconds and then stays static green for 10 seconds. After 12 seconds, it reverts to the user default lighting.
Page 16: Wireless Mode
Wireless mode 1. Connect the USB-C end of the USB charging cable to the bottom port of the dongle extender. Insert the USB wireless dongle to the top port of the dongle extender. 2. Connect the other end of the USB charging cable to an available USB port on your desktop or laptop.
Page 17: Battery Indicator Colors
4. Snap the magnetic end of the USB-C magnetic dongle to the magnetic port of the dongle extender. 5. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator blinks in green for 2 seconds and then stays static green for 10 seconds. After 12 seconds, it reverts to the user default lighting.
Page 18: Alienware Command Center (Awcc)
Select Windows 11 under the Operating System. d. Download the appropriate software type for your computer. NOTE: - If you have a non-Alienware or a non-Dell computer: Click on the Download button of the application Alienware Command Center Application – Full Installer.
Page 19 2. Navigate to the folder where you saved the setup files. 3. Double-click the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the application. 4. You will see the Alienware Command Center under the Program Files after the application is installed successfully. 5.
Page 20: Using Alienware Command Center 6.1 And Later
Using Alienware Command Center 6.1 and Later Alienware Command Center is an application to configure supported Dell Gaming devices. Dashboard screen: Dashboard screen on non-Alienware and non-Dell computers: Using Alienware Command Center 6.1 and Later...
Page 21 Dashboard screen on non-Alienware and non-Dell computers (Bluetooth mode): Using Alienware Command Center 6.1 and Later...
Page 22: Key Features
Key Features Bluetooth Mode Connection 1. Click on the Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse image in the DASHBOARD to go to ALIENFX. 2. Under ALIENFX PRESET in SYSTEM, you can see the following tabs, but it cannot be configured using Bluetooth mode: a.
Page 23 KEY BINDS: SETTING: Key Features...
Page 24: Wired / Rf Mode Connection
Wired / RF Mode Connection 1. Click on the Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse image in the DASHBOARD to go to ALIENFX. 2. Under ALIENFX PRESET in SYSTEM, you may perform the following functions: a. LIGHTING: Configure Lighting of the mouse. b.
Page 25: Setting Up Lighting And Animation
Setting up Lighting and Animation Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW720M) allows the user to change the Lighting effect of the through AWCC and store it in the device. 1. Click AlienFX icon. 2. Under ALIENFX PRESET in SYSTEM, select LIGHTING from the Top Right menu bar.
Page 26: Assign And Create Key Bind
Assign and Create Key Bind Key bind is a feature for the user to re-assign the original function of the buttons, the scroll wheel and the DPI button to another function. Key Bind Creation: 1. Click AlienFX icon. 2. Under ALIENFX PRESET in SYSTEM, select KEY BINDS from the Top Right menu bar.
Page 27 d. SHORTCUT – launch a program file, launch a folder, a computer or an internet address. e. TEXTBLOCK – record a block of text. 4. User may click on the RESET ALL KEYS button to clear all the keybind assignment. Key Bind Assignment: 1.
Page 28 g. Mouse Button 5 – Custom macro to be assigned to mouse button 5 (front button on right side of mouse) h. Mouse Button 6 – Custom macro to be assigned to mouse button 6 (rear button on right side of mouse) Assign and Create Key Bind...
Page 29: Configuring Device Settings
Configuring Device Settings User may configure the device settings in AWCC. Device Settings: 1. Click AlienFX icon. 2. Under ALIENFX PRESET in SYSTEM, select SETTING from the Top Right menu bar then Controls. 3. On the SETTING tab, the following settings can be configured by the user: a.
Page 30 f. Double Click – move the slider to adjust the double click duration from Slow to Fast. g. Scroll – move the slider to adjust the number of lines to scroll on every notch of the scroll wheel from 1 to 100. Configuring Device Settings...
Page 31: Configuring Dpi Level
Configuring DPI Level Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse (AW720M) mouse can be configured and preset with 5 different accuracy levels in the Dots Per Inch (DPI) unit. 1. Click AlienFX icon. 2. Under ALIENFX PRESET in SYSTEM, select SETTING from the Top Right menu bar then DPI.
Page 32: Calibration Of Lift-Off Distance (Lod)
Calibration of Lift-Off Distance (LOD) Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse(AW720M) mouse allows the user to calibrate the Lift-Off Distance (LOD), where the mouse will be able to track when it is lifted from the tracking surface at or below the LOD setting. LOD Calibration: 1.
Page 33: Update Firmware And Restore Factory Defaults
Update Firmware and Restore Factory Defaults You may update the firmware of the dongle and the mouse when a new version is available. In addition, you may also reset the mouse setting to its factory default on a single click. Update firmware and restore factory defaults: 1.
Page 34: Firmware Update
Mode Wireless Gaming Mouse without using AWCC. There is no limit to the number of times you may upgrade or downgrade the firmware. Firmware Update Tool: 1. Visit www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. Type “AW720M” in Identify your product or search support text box then click on Search button.
Page 35: Usb Dongle Pairing
Wireless Gaming mouse. There is no limit to the number of pair or re-pair that you may perform. USB Dongle Pairing Tool: 1. Visit www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. Type “AW720M” in Identify your product or search support text box then click on Search button.
Page 36: Specifications
Specifications General Model number AW720M Connection type Tri-mode Wireless (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.1 and wired) System requirement • Windows 7, 32/64 bit (without Alienware support feature) • Windows 8, 32/64 bit (without Alienware support feature) • Windows 8.1, 32/64 bit (without Alienware support feature) •...
Page 37: Environmental
Environmental Temperature: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) Storage humidity 95% maximum relative humidity; non-condensing Wireless RF transmission Supports 2.4GHz and BT5.1 LE Operation distance Up to 10-meter Charging power requirement NOTE: The information in this section is applicable only to the European Union (EU) countries.
Page 38 Strømkrav til opladning: Den effekt, der leveres af opladeren, skal være mellem de minimale 2.5 W, der kræves af radioudstyret, og maksimaleffekten på 5 W for at opnå den maksimale opladningshastighed. Charging power requirement: The power delivered by the charger must be between minimum 2.5 W required by the radio equipment, and maximum 5 W in order to achieve the maximum charging speed.
Page 39 Uzlādes jaudas prasība: Lādētāja nodrošinātajai jaudai jābūt no min. 2.5 W, kas nepieciešama radio aprīkojumam, un maks. 5 W, lai sasniegtu maksimālo uzlādes ātrumu. Įkrovimo galios reikalavimai: Kad būtų pasiektas didžiausias įkrovimo greitis, įkroviklio galia pagal radijo įrangos reikalavimus turi būti ne mažesnė kaip 2.5 W ir ne didesnė kaip 5 W. Rekwiżit dwar il-potenza tal-iċċarjġar: Il-potenza pprovduta miċ-ċarġer trid tkun bejn il-minimu ta’...
Page 40 Requisito de carga: La potencia suministrada a través del cargador debe de ser de entre 2.5 W y 5 W para obtener la velocidad de carga máxima en equipos de radio. Strömförsörjningskrav för laddning: Den ström som levereras av laddaren måste vara mellan minst 2.5 W och högst 5 W enligt radioutrustningens krav för att uppnå...
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problems Possible solutions Mouse is not functioning Turn ON the power switch on the bottom of the mouse and try again. 1. In wireless mode, ensure that the Mouse is not functioning battery has sufficient battery power. 2. Slide the power button to turn off the mouse and then turn on again.
Page 42 Problems Possible solutions Mouse lights do not turn on 1. Press any button to wake the mouse from sleep mode. 2. In wireless mode, ensure that the battery has sufficient battery power. 3. In wired mode, connect the USB charging cable to another USB port.
Page 43 Problems Possible solutions Resolving cursor issues 1. In wired mode, connect the USB charging cable to another USB port. Wait until a notification appears indicating that the driver installation is complete before you use the mouse. 2. In 2.4GHz wireless mode, connect the USB wireless dongle to another USB port or connect the USB wireless dongle and USB charging...
Page 44 Problems Possible solutions Resolving mouse button issues 1. Ensure that there is nothing preventing the mouse buttons from moving. Most mouse buttons make a clicking noise when pressed down. 2. In wired mode, connect the USB charging cable to another USB port.
Page 45 Problems Possible solutions Troubleshooting a slow moving cursor 1. Ensure that the sensor is not obstructed or dirty. 2. Glass or very smooth glossy surfaces are not suitable for the mouse sensor to capture movement. Using a dark colored fabric mouse pad can improve the tracking.
Page 46: Statutory Information
Dell system, it will follow the system warranty. For U.S. customers: This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell’s end user agreement, which you can find at https:/ /www.dell.com/terms. This document contains a binding arbitration clause.

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