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Alienware MJ-12 m7700a User Manual

Alienware MJ-12 m7700a User Manual (162 pages)

Alienware MJ-12 m7700a: 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
  - Display Devices & Options
    34
- Power Management Features
  36
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer

37
- Overview
  37
- Hard Disk Drive
  38
- Optical Device
  39
  - Loading Discs
    39
  - Handling Cds or Dvds
    40
  - DVD Regional Codes
    41
- 10-In-1 Card Reader
  42
- PC Card Slot
  43
  - Inserting and Removing PC Cards
    43
- Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
  44
- Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR
  45
- Audio Features
  46
  - Channel Sound Support
    47
- Audio "DJ" CD Player
  48
- Adding a Printer
  50
  - USB Printer
    50
  - Install Instructions
    50
  - Parallel Printer
    50
Chapter 3: Power Management

51
- Overview
  51
  - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
    51
- The Power Sources
  52
  - AC/DC Adapter
    52
  - Battery
    52
- Turning on the Computer
  53
- Power Schemes
  54
- System Power Options
  56
  - Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
    56
  - Stand by Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
    56
  - Stand by
    57
  - Hibernate
    57
- Configuring the Power Button
  58
- Battery Information
  59
  - New Battery
    59
  - Battery Life
    59
  - Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
    60
  - Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
    61
  - Battery FAQ
    62
Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities

63
- System Software Installation with RAID Option
  63
- What to Install
  64
  - Module Driver Installation
    64
  - Service Packs
    66
  - Authorized Driver Message
    67
  - Version Conflict Message
    67
  - Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
    67
- Driver Installation
  68
  - Manual Driver Installation
    69
- Windows XP
  70
  - Driver Installation Procedure
    70
  - New Hardware Found
    70
  - Module Drivers
    75
    
    Wireless LAN
    75
  - WLAN & Bluetooth Combo
    75
  - TV Tuner
    75
  - PC Camera
    75
- Chipset
  
  71
  - Raid
    71
- AMD Processor
  
  72
- Video (VGA)
  
  72
  - Audio
    72
- Modem
  
  73
  - Lan
    73
- AP-Key Buttons
  
  74
- Touchpad
  
  74
Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities

77
- Overview
  77
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
  78
  - Failing the POST
    79
  - Fatal Errors
    79
  - Non-Fatal Errors
    79
- The Setup Program
  80
  - Entering Setup
    80
  - Setup Screens
    81
- Main Menu
  82
- System Time & Date (Main Menu)
  82
- IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master/Slave (Main Menu)
  83
- System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu)
  83
- Advanced Menu
  84
- Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)
  84
- I/O Device Configuration (Advanced Menu)
  86
- Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu)
  87
- Boot Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu)
  87
- Power on Boot Beep (Advanced Menu)
  87
- Security Menu
  88
- Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
  88
- Password on Boot: (Security Menu)
  89
- Boot Menu
  90
- Exit Menu
  91
Chapter 6: Upgrading the Computer

93
- Overview
  93
  - When Not to Upgrade
    94
- Removing the Battery
  95
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(S)
  96
- Upgrading the System Memory (RAM)
  98
- Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(S)
  100
Chapter 7: Modules

101
- Overview
  101
- The Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules
  102
- Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Module
  103
  - Table
    103
    
    Intel WLAN Driver Installation
    104
    
    Ralink 6833 WLAN Driver Installation
    105
- Bluetooth/Wlan Combo Module
  107
  - MSI 6855B WLAN Driver Installation
    108
- Bluetooth Module
  111
  - Bluetooth Driver Installation
    111
- Mini-PCI TV Tuner Module
  113
- PC Camera
  116
  - PC Camera Driver Installation
    116
  - PC Camera Audio Setup
    117
  - Emamcap
    119
- RAID Setup
  121
  - RAID Mode Setup
    122
  - Hard Disks
    125
  - Operating System Installation Warning
    126
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

129
- Overview
  129
- Basic Hints and Tips
  130
- Backup and General Maintenance
  131
- Viruses
  132
- Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software
  133
- Problems & Possible Solutions
  135
Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)

141
- Overview
  141
- Ports and Jacks
  142
- Built-In Microphone
  142
- DC-In Jack
  142
- Serial Port
  142
- Parallel Port
  142
- DVI-Out Port
  142
- PS/2 Port
  142
- RJ-11 Phone Jack
  143
- RJ-45 LAN Jack
  143
- CATV-In Jack
  143
- S-Video-In Jack
  143
- S-Video-Out Jack
  143
- USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
  143
- Mini-IEEE 1394A Ports
  144
- Line-In Jack
  144
- S/PDIF-Out Jack
  144
- Microphone-In Jack
  144
- Headphone-Out Jack
  144
- Security Lock Slot
  144
Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls

145
- NVIDIA Video Driver Installation
  145
- NVIDIA Display Properties
  146
  - Additional Properties
    147
  - NVIDIA Nview Desktop Manager
    149
- Display Devices
  150
- Attaching Other Displays
  151
- Display Modes
  153
- Enabling TV Display
  154
Appendix C: Specifications

157
- Processor Types
  158
- Core Logic
  158
- Lcd
  158
- Security
  158
- Bios
  159
- Memory
  159
- Storage Options
  160
- Audio
  160
- Keyboard & Pointing Device
  160
- Pcmcia
  160
- I/O Ports
  161
- Communication
  161
- Card Reader
  161
- Power Management
  162
- Power
  162
- Environmental Spec
  162
- Physical Dimensions & Weight
  162
- Optional
  162

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