User Manuals: Alienware Area-51 m7700 Gaming Laptop

User Manuals: Alienware Area-51 m7700 Gaming Laptop

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Alienware Area-51 m7700 User Manual

Alienware Area-51 m7700 User Manual (182 pages)

Alienware Area-51 m7700: User Guide

Brand: Alienware | Category: Laptop | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

FCC Statement
4
Important Safety Instructions
5
Instructions for Care and Operation
6
Power Safety
8
Battery Precautions
9
Cleaning
10
Servicing
10
Travel Considerations
11
- Developing Good Work Habits
  13
- Table of Contents
  15
Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide

21
- Overview
  21
  - Advanced Users
    22
  - Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
    22
  - Warning Boxes
    22
  - Not Included
    22
  - System Software
    23
  - System Startup
    24
- System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open
  25
  - LED Indicators
    26
  - AP-Key Buttons
    27
  - Function Keys & Numeric Keypad
    27
- System Map: Front & Rear Views
  29
- System Map: Left View
  30
- System Map: Right View
  31
- System Map: Bottom View
  32
- Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
  33
- Video Features
  34
  - Video Driver Controls
    34
  - NVIDIA Display Properties
    35
  - Display Devices & Options
    36
- Power Management Features
  37
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer

39
- Overview
  39
- Hard Disk Drive
  40
- Optical Device
  41
  - Loading Discs
    41
  - Handling Cds or Dvds
    42
  - DVD Regional Codes
    43
- 10-In-1 Card Reader
  44
- PC Card Slot
  45
  - Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    45
- Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
  46
- Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR
  47
- Audio Features
  48
  - Channel Sound Support
    49
- Audio "DJ" CD Player
  50
- Adding a Printer
  52
  - USB Printer
    52
  - Install Instructions
    52
  - Parallel Printer
    52
Chapter 3: Power Management

53
- Overview
  53
  - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
    53
- The Power Sources
  54
  - AC Adapter
    54
  - Battery
    54
- Turning on the Computer
  55
- Power Schemes
  56
- System Power Options
  58
  - Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
    58
  - Standby Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
    58
  - Standby
    59
  - Hibernate
    59
- Configuring the Power Button
  60
- Battery Information
  61
  - New Battery
    61
  - Battery Life
    61
  - Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter
    62
  - Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
    63
  - Battery FAQ
    64
Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities

65
- System Software Installation
  65
- ATA Mode Configuration
  66
  - ATA Mode Setup
    67
- RAID Mode Configuration
  70
  - RAID Mode Setup
    71
- What to Install
  79
  - Module Driver Installation
    79
  - Service Packs
    81
  - Authorized Driver Message
    82
  - Version Conflict Message
    82
  - Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
    82
- Driver Installation
  83
  - Manual Driver Installation
    84
- Windows XP
  85
  - New Hardware Found
    85
    
    Chipset (Winxp)
    85
    
    Audio (Winxp)
    86
    
    Modem (Winxp)
    86
    
    LAN (Winxp)
    87
    
    Video (Winxp)
    87
    
    AP-Key Buttons (Winxp)
    87
    
    Touchpad (Winxp)
    87
  - Module Drivers
    88
  - Wireless LAN (Winxp)
    88
  - WLAN & Bluetooth Combo (Winxp)
    88
  - TV Tuner (Winxp)
    88
  - PC Camera (Winxp)
    88
Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities

89
- Overview
  89
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
  90
  - Failing the POST
    91
  - Fatal Errors
    91
  - Non-Fatal Errors
    91
- The Setup Program
  92
  - Entering Setup
    92
  - Setup Screens
    93
- Main Menu
  94
- System Time & Date (Main Menu)
  94
- IDE 0/1 Optical Device (Main Menu)
  95
- Installed Memory (Main Menu)
  95
- Advanced Menu
  96
- System Information (Advanced Menu)
  96
- I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu)
  97
- Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu)
  97
- Hyper-Threading Technology (Advanced Menu)
  97
- Power on Beep (Advanced Menu)
  98
- Card Reader: (Advanced Menu)
  98
- RAID/ATA Mode Select: (Advanced Menu)
  98
- Display Time on LED (Advanced Menu)
  98
- Security Menu
  99
- Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
  99
- Password on Boot: (Security Menu)
  100
- Boot Menu
  101
- Exit Menu
  103
Chapter 6: Upgrading the Computer

105
- Overview
  105
  - When Not to Upgrade
    106
- Removing the Battery
  107
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(S)
  108
- Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
  111
- Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(S)
  113
- Upgrading the Processor
  114
Chapter 7: Modules

115
- Overview
  115
- The Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules
  116
- Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Module
  117
  - IPN2220 (802.11G) Wireless LAN Driver Installation
    118
  - Driver Installation
    119
- Bluetooth/Wlan Combo Module
  120
  - Combo Module Bluetooth Driver Installation
    121
  - Combo Module WLAN Driver Installation
    122
- TV Tuner Module Options
  123
- PC Camera
  126
  - PC Camera Driver Installation
    126
  - PC Camera Audio Setup
    127
  - Bisoncap
    129
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

131
- Overview
  131
- Basic Hints and Tips
  132
- Backup and General Maintenance
  133
- Viruses
  134
- Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
  135
- Power
  137
- Display
  139
- Boot Password
  140
- Audio & CD Device
  141
- Keyboard
  142
- Operation
  143
- Modules
  144
Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)

145
- Ports and Jacks
  146
- Built-In Microphone
  146
- DC-In Jack
  146
- Serial Port
  146
- Parallel Port
  146
- DVI-Out Port
  146
- PS/2 Port
  147
- RJ-11 Phone Jack
  147
- RJ-45 LAN Jack
  147
- CATV-In Jack
  147
- S-Video-In Jack
  147
- S-Video-Out Jack
  147
- USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
  148
- Mini-IEEE 1394A Ports
  148
- Line-In Jack
  148
- S/PDIF-Out Jack
  148
- Microphone-In Jack
  149
- Headphone-Out Jack
  149
- Security Lock Slot
  149
Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

151
- NVIDIA Video Driver Installation
  151
- B - 2 NVIDIA Display Properties
  152
  - Additional Properties
    153
  - Nvidia Nview Desktop Manager
    155
- Display Devices
  156
- Attaching Other Displays
  157
- Display Modes
  159
- Enabling TV Display
  160
Appendix C: ATI Video Driver Controls

163
- ATI Video Driver Installation
  163
- ATI Mobility Radeon Properties
  164
- Display Devices
  166
- Attaching Other Displays
  167
- Display Modes
  168
  - Clone Mode
    169
  - Extended Desktop Mode
    170
- Enabling TV Display
  173
Appendix D: Specifications

175
- Processor Types
  176
- Core Logic
  176
- Security
  176
- Memory
  176
- Bios
  176
- Lcd
  176
- Keyboard & Pointing Device
  178
- Pcmcia
  178
- Storage Options
  178
- Audio
  178
- I/O Ports
  179
- Communication
  179
- Card Reader
  179
- Power Management
  180
- Power
  180
- Environmental Spec
  180
- Physical Dimensions & Weight
  180
- Optional
  181

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