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Alienware Sentia m3450 User Manual

Alienware Sentia m3450 User Manual (117 pages)

Alienware Sentia m3450: User Guide

Brand: Alienware | Category: Laptop | Size: 10.65 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
3
Notice, I

4
- Instructions for Care and Operation
  4
- Power Safety
  5
- Battery Precautions
  6
- Cleaning
  7
- Removal Warning
  7
- Travel Considerations
  8
- Table of Contents
  11
Quick Start Guide Overview

17
- Advanced Users
  18
- Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users
  18
- Warning Boxes
  18
- Not Included
  18
- System Software
  19
- System Startup
  20
- Top View with LCD Panel Open
  21
- LED Indicators
  22
- Hot-Key Buttons & Keyboard
  24
- Function Keys
  25
- System Map: Front & Rear Views
  27
- System Map: Left View
  28
  - Media Warning
    30
  - Changing DVD Regional Codes
    30
  - Battery Information
    31
- System Map: Bottom View
  31
- Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
  32
- Video Features
  33
- Display Devices & Options
  33
- Power Management Features
  35
Features & Components

36
- Overview
  36
- Hard Disk Drive
  36
- Optical (CD/DVD) Device
  37
- Loading Discs
  37
- Handling Cds or Dvds
  38
- DVD Regional Codes
  39
- 4-In-1 Card Reader
  40
- Expresscard Slot
  40
Alienware Sentia 3450 Technical Reference

41
- Inserting and Removing Expresscards
  41
- Auto Mail Checker
  42
- Application Hot-Key
  43
- Touchpad and Buttons/Mouse
  44
- Audio Features
  45
- Channel Sound Support
  45
- Adding a Printer
  46
- USB Printer
  46
- Install Instructions
  46
- Parallel Printer
  46
Power Management Overview, 3-1

48
- Advanced Conﬁguration and Power Interface
  48
- The Power Sources
  49
- AC/DC Adapter
  49
- Battery
  49
- Turning on the Computer
  50
- Resuming Operation
  50
- Power Schemes
  51
- System Power Options
  52
- Hibernate Mode Vs. Shutdown
  52
- Stand by Mode Vs. Hibernate Mode
  52
- Stand by
  52
- Hibernate
  52
- Conﬁguring the Power Button
  54
- Battery Information
  55
- New Battery
  55
- Battery Life
  55
- Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
  56
- Proper Handling of the Battery Pack
  56
- Battery FAQ
  57
Drivers & Utilities

58
- What to Install
  58
- Module Driver Installation
  58
- Service Packs
  60
- Authorized Driver Message
  61
- Version Conﬂict Message
  61
- Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
  61
- Driver Installation
  62
- Manual Driver Installation
  63
- Windows XP Driver Installation Procedure
  63
- Chipset
  64
- Video (VGA)
  65
- Audio
  65
  - Lan
    66
  - Modem
    66
  - Modem Country Selection
    66
  - Touchpad
    67
  - Hot-Key
    67
  - Automail
    68
    
    Automail Checker
    68
    
    Module Drivers
    68
    
    Pc Camera
    68
    
    Wireless Lan
    69
BIOS Utilities

70
- Overview
  70
- The Power-On Self Test (Post)
  71
- Failing the POST
  72
- Fatal Errors
  72
- Non-Fatal Errors
  72
- The Setup Program
  73
- Entering Setup
  73
- Setup Screens
  73
- Setup Menus
  73
- Main Menu
  74
- System Time & Date (Main Menu)
  74
- System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu)
  74
- Advanced Menu
  75
- Reset Conﬁguration Data (Advanced Menu)
  75
- Security Menu
  76
- Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
  76
- Password on Boot: (Security Menu)
  76
- Boot Menu
  78
- Exit Menu
  79
Upgrading the Computer Overview

80
- Warranty Warning
  80
- When Not to Upgrade
  81
- Removing the Battery
  82
- Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(S)
  83
- Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(S)
  86
- Upgrading the Processor
  87
Modules

89
- Overview
  89
- Bluetooth Module
  89
- PC Camera Module
  89
- PC Camera Driver Installation
  89
- PC Camera Audio Setup
  90
- Bisoncap
  92
- Set Capture File
  92
- Eliminating Screen Flicker
  93
- Pcie WLAN Module
  94
- Intel WLAN Driver Installation
  94
- Port Replicator
  95
- Port Replicator Setup Instructions
  96
- Port Replicator Serial (COM) Port Driver (Winxp)
  96
- Port Replicator Network (LAN) Driver (Winxp)
  96
Troubleshooting

99
- Overview
  99
- Basic Hints and Tips
  99
- Backup and General Maintenance
  100
- Viruses
  100
- Card Reader
  104
- External Monitor (VGA) Port
  104
  - USB 2.0/1.1 Ports
    104
- Display
  104
- Keyboard
  104
  - Serial Port
    105
  - RJ-45 LAN Jack
    105
Intel Video Driver Controls

107
- Intel Video Driver Installation
  107
- Dynamic Video Memory Technology
  107
- Intel Graphics Properties
  108
- Taskbar Icon
  108
- Display Devices
  110
- Attaching Other Displays
  110
- Display Modes
  111
- To Enable Extended Desktop Mode
  113
Speciﬁcations

115
- Processor
  115
- Core Logic
  115
- Memory
  115
- Security
  115
- Bios
  115
- Lcd
  115
- Storage
  115
- Audio
  115
- Interface
  116
- Card Reader
  116
- Expresscard Slot
  116
- Communication
  116
- Power Management
  116
- Power
  116
- Environmental Spec
  116
- Optional
  116

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