Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your mouse. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Installing AWCC from the Dell Support website ... 13 Using Alienware Command Center 5.5 ... .15 Key features: ....... 15 Setting up lighting and animation .
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Update firmware and restore factory defaults ..23 Using Alienware Command Center 6.0/6.1 ..24 Key features: ....... 24 Setting up lighting and animation .
Features Bottom Left Side 1. Left button 2. Scroll wheel 3. Right button 4. DPI adjustment button 5. Power button 6. USB-C port 7. Forward button 8. Backward button Features...
• 1200: Green ( ) (default) • 1600: Yellow ( ) • 2400: Purple ( ) • 3200: Red ( ) You can change the default DPI settings and customize the DPI stages with the Alienware Command Center (AWCC) application. Features...
Setting up your gaming mouse Connecting the mouse NOTE: Your mouse has a rechargeable battery. For best results, ensure that the battery is fully charged before using it for the first time. NOTE: To improve battery life, turn off the power switch when the mouse is not used.
Wireless mode (2.40 GHz) Laptop Connect the USB wireless dongle to a USB port on your laptop. Desktop 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.
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.
Turning on the mouse Slide the power button down to turn 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.
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 3 seconds, and then stays static green for 9 seconds. After 12 seconds, it reverts to the user default lighting.
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. Launch Alienware Command Center to start the application from the Start menu in the operating system.
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AWCC 5.5 HOME screen: AWCC 6.0/6.1 DASHBOARD screen: Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
Using Alienware Command Center 5.5 In the Alienware Command Center application you can configure supported Dell Gaming devices. Key features: 1. Click the HOME tab from the menu. 2. In the ACTIVE DEFAULT THEME or CUSTOM THEME sections, modify the following features: a.
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The indicator will light blue or green when the battery level is normal and turns red when the battery is critically low. 4. Charging indicator — The battery level indicator will be overlaid with a lightning symbol during battery charging. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
PRESET COLORS. b. Adjust the brightness with the slider. c. Adjust the tempo of the animation effect with the slider. 5. For Spectrum animation, adjust the tempo of the animation effect with the slider. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
Mouse Button 5 — Custom macro to be assigned to mouse button 5. f. Right Click — Right button click function. g. Sniper Mode — Reduce the DPI to the lowest level to improve tracking accuracy. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
SHORTCUT — Launch a program file, launch a folder, a computer or an internet address. d. TEXTBLOCK — Record a block of text. 4. Click the RESET ALL KEYS button to clear all the macro assignments. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
1. Click the FX tab from the menu. 2. Click the SETTINGS tab. On the SETTINGS tab, click Settings and choose AW620M mouse. 3. Configure the following settings: a. Auto Endurance Mode — Check the option box to enable auto endurance mode for battery power saving when the battery is 10% and less.
Configuring the DPI level AW620M has five different DPI stages that can be configured to any level from 1 to 26,000. Any DPI stage can be disabled by setting the level to 0. DPI settings: 1. Click the FX tab from the menu.
Calibration of lift-off distance (LOD) You can calibrate the LOD of the AW620M mouse to allow the mouse to track the height at which its sensor stops tracking the surface it’s on. LOD calibration: 1. Click the FX tab from the menu.
1. Click the FX tab from the menu. 2. Click the SETTINGS tab. On the SETTINGS tab, click Settings and choose AW620M mouse. 3. Click the Update tab to view the firmware version and check if any new firmware is available. You must connect the dongle to the USB port and the mouse with the USB cable to upgrade your device firmware by following the steps on the screen when it is available.
In the Alienware Command Center application, you can configure supported Dell Gaming devices. Key features: 1. Click the AW620M mouse image in the DASHBOARD to access ALIENFX. 2. In the ALIENFX PRESET or CUSTOM PRESET sections, modify the following features: a.
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1. Click the AW620M mouse image in the DASHBOARD to access ALIENFX. 2. In the ALIENFX PRESET or CUSTOM PRESET sections, click the AW620M mouse image and modify the following features: a. LIGHTING — Change the color or enable and disable lighting of the device.
PRESET COLORS. b. Adjust the brightness with the slider. c. Adjust the tempo of the animation effect with the slider. 6. For Spectrum animation, adjust the tempo of the animation effect with the slider. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
Mouse Button 5 — Custom macro to be assigned to mouse button 5. f. Right Click — Right button click function. g. Sniper Mode — Reduce the DPI to the lowest level to improve tracking accuracy. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
SHORTCUT — Launch a program file, launch a folder, a computer or an internet address. e. TEXTBLOCK — Record a block of text. 4. Click the Reset All Keys button to clear all the keybind assignments. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
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. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
Configuring DPI level AW620M has five different DPI stages that can be configured to any level from 1 to 26,000. Any DPI stage can be disabled by setting the level to 0. 1. Click the AlienFX icon. 2. Click the SETTING tab. On the SETTING tab, click the DPI Settings to view the five different DPI stages and their respective DPI levels.
Calibration of lift-off distance (LOD) You can calibrate the LOD of the AW620M mouse to allow the mouse to track the height at which its sensor stops tracking the surface it’s on. LOD calibration: 1. Click the AlienFX icon. 2. Click the SETTING tab. On the SETTING tab, click the Calibration tab.
NOTE: Restore Factory Defaults feature will reset all the mouse settings and configurations to factory default settings. AWCC applies the existing lighting and macro settings to the mouse when it is connected to the system. Alienware Command Center (AWCC)
USB dongle pairing You may need to pair or re-pair a USB dongle with your AW620M mouse. There is no limit to the number of pairs or re-pairs that you may perform. USB dongle pairing tool: 1. Download the latest version of the USB Dongle Pairing Tool at www.dell.com/support/drivers.
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 battery has sufficient battery power. 2. Slide the power button to turn off the mouse, and then turn on again.
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5. Restart your computer. Mouse is not running based on 1. Ensure that the Alienware the configuration selected in Command Center (AWCC) the Alienware Command Center application is installed on your (AWCC) application computer.
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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 2.40 GHz wireless mode, connect the USB wireless dongle to another USB port or connect the USB wireless dongle and USB...
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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.
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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.
Charging power requirement NOTE: The information in this section is applicable only to the European Union (EU) countries. Charging power requirement: The power delivered by the charger must be between minimum 2.5 W required by the radio equipment, and maximum 2.5 W in order to achieve the maximum charging speed.
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Laadimisvõimsuse nõue: maksimaalse laadimiskiiruse saavutamiseks peab laadija tarnitav võimsus jääma raadioseadmete nõutava minimaalse võimsuse 2.5 W ja maksimaalse võimsuse 2.5 W vahele. Lataustehovaatimus: Laturin tuottaman tehon on oltava radiolaitteen vaatiman minimin 2.5 W ja maksimin 2.5 W välillä maksimilatausnopeuden saavuttamiseksi. Puissance requise pour le chargement : L’alimentation fournie par le chargeur doit être comprise entre la puissance minimale requise par l’équipement radio (2.5 W) et la puissance maximale...
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Uzlādes jaudas prasība. Lādētāja nodrošinātajai jaudai jābūt no min. 2.5 W, kas nepieciešama radio aprīkojumam, un maks. 2.5 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 2.5 W. Rekwiżit dwar il-potenza tal-iċċarjġar: Il-potenza pprovduta miċ-ċarġer trid tkun bejn il-minimu ta’...
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Požiadavky na napájanie: Na dosiahnutie maximálnej rýchlosti nabíjania musí byť výkon dodávaný nabíjačkou medzi minimom 2.5 W požadovaným rádiovým zariadením a maximom 2.5 W. Zahteve glede moči napajanja: Za najhitrejše polnjenje mora napajalnik dovajati moč med najmanj 2.5 W (kar zahteva radijska oprema) in največ...
Dell.com/terms, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the “home” page and then clicking the “terms and conditions” link or the “support” link for the warranty terms. Regulatory information • IFT DEALAW23-29285 (AW620M) • IFT DEALUD22-29286 (UD2401t) Statutory information...
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