Alienware Area-51m 766, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ows 95 98 ME 2000 NT XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective owners companies The software describe...

Page 3: ...evice 1 15 Remote Control Optional Device 1 16 How to Use the Remote Watch TV and Record Video Clips 1 17 18 19 LED Status Indicators 1 20 21 Keyboard Features 1 22 Function Quick Keys 1 22 Windows Ke...

Page 4: ...MENT The Battery Pack 3 2 Lithium Ion Battery Technology 3 2 Battery Low Power Warning 3 3 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 3 4 5 Charging the Battery and Charging Time 3 5 Checking the Batter...

Page 5: ...8 Keyboard and Mouse Problems 5 9 CMOS Battery Problems 5 10 Memory Problems 5 11 Modem Problems 5 12 Network Adapter Ethernet Problems 5 13 PC Card PCMCIA Problems 5 14 Performance Problems 5 15 Pri...

Page 6: ...O S and symbols are used For instance Start Settings Control Panel Display means clicking the Start icon first then the Settings then the Control Panel then the Display icon n When you need to make a...

Page 7: ...not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration n Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt n Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer n Do not place the c...

Page 8: ...apter to your notebook This Notebook uses exclusively the AC adapter LITE ON PA 1161 02 160W When cleaning the computer observe these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disco...

Page 9: ...eature provided by the BIOS Chapter 3 Battery Power Power Management In this chapter you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use them to achieve longer battery life Chapter 4 Up...

Page 10: ...chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 1 C H A P T E R O N E GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer...

Page 11: ...th MPEG video playback 3D graphics capability also adds realism to PC games Alternatively ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro video processor with dedicated 64MB or 128MB frame buffer may be built into the s...

Page 12: ...puter offers IEEE1394 for ultra high speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2 0 ports to connect to any USB based peripheral devices n Wireless LAN Optional The optional inter...

Page 13: ...chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 4 System At A Glance Front View...

Page 14: ...n Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely 5 Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data It has an embedded numeric keypad and c...

Page 15: ...is where PC Card Type II PCMCIA is inserted Press the eject button to release the PC Card 11 Multifunction Card Reader Optional The built in multifunction card reader allows you to access portable mem...

Page 16: ...event analog recording 16 LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the locking unlocking of certain key functions numeric keypad enable disable cap lock and scroll lock and HDD and optica...

Page 17: ...SETUP EXE 19 Email Quick Key The Email Quick Key launches the MS Outlook Express in Windows XP or 2000 20 Wireless On Off Quick Key When Wireless icon key top appears green the wireless LAN function i...

Page 18: ...the notebook 2 Suspend Status LED Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode See the LED Status Indicator Section for details 3 Battery Status LED The multi color LED indicates th...

Page 19: ...nt port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps This port conforms to the latest USB2 0 plug and play standards 8 Ventilation Grill The fan grill i...

Page 20: ...uch as a printer 13 Power Jack DC in The DC out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer 14 Ethernet LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ 45 cable and also confor...

Page 21: ...ssipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely 2 Swappable Device Bay and Latch Push the latch and pull on the drive hard case to remove the swappable device Note The optical drive resi...

Page 22: ...e hard disk drive stores all the system data The hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity See Chapter 4 for instructions on a hard drive upgrade 4 Battery Pack and Battery Latch The batter...

Page 23: ...o constant DC voltage for the computer 4 AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet Warning Make sure you are using a standard 3 prong AC wall socket with a ground pin If not you may feel a sligh...

Page 24: ...k If the device driver and application have not been installed to your system you may need to do so via the factory CD ROM disc when you first power up the notebook S Video in Video in Audio Left in A...

Page 25: ...device driver and recording application before the remote control can be used See the following illustration for a general description of the keys See section elsewhere in this chapter for TV playback...

Page 26: ...in order to use the card s function n Connect a video source cable or antenna to the TV Tuner Module n The TV Tuner Module is either NTSC or PAL compliant n The recorded video clip is in AVI format n...

Page 27: ...Card is set to the correct region for it to tune in accurately Go to Start Programs TV Card SW Configuration See below n Press TV button on the remote and the PixelView TV Card application will start...

Page 28: ...cation the first time press TV setup button on the PixelView video panel to scan all available channels Note For additional information regarding the TV viewing recording and remote control operations...

Page 29: ...ill light up The following section describes its indication System Status Indicator LED Graphic Symbol Indication Green light indicates the hard drive is being accessed Green light indicates the optic...

Page 30: ...s in Power Off mode Blinking green light indicates the battery power is currently low Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged Persistent green light indicates the notebook is neit...

Page 31: ...aker Volume down Fn F7 Increases Display Brightness Fn F8 Decreases Display Brightness Num Lock Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Us...

Page 32: ...Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Num Lock to enable the embedded numeric keypad The numbers are prin...

Page 33: ...on Right Button Page Up Down Button Equivalent Tapping Action Execution Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and...

Page 34: ...keys to control brightness Press Fn F7 to increase the brightness Press Fn F8 to decrease the brightness Note To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable sett...

Page 35: ...D latch to the right and lift up the lid Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position To close the display cover fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place Warning To avoid damaging...

Page 36: ...tray in Windows 2 Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting click Mute Adjusting the Audio Volume Using the V...

Page 37: ...need to clip the included EMI CORE to the phone line 2 Plug the other end of the line into the analog phone wall outlet Depending on where your computer is used you may need to change settings in the...

Page 38: ...UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle 2 Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concen...

Page 39: ...ature 2 1 C H A P T E R T W O BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE In this chapter you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings You will also learn how t...

Page 40: ...s for the computer s standard operations However there are occasions when you may be required to modify the default settings in the BIOS For example you may need to configure the BIOS power management...

Page 41: ...have finished modifying the BIOS settings exit the BIOS It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command Description ESC Exit Leaves a sub menu to return to...

Page 42: ...nu Description Date N A Type in the current date in MM DD YY format Time N A Type in the current date in HH MM SS format Advanced Setup IDE Configuration Item Selections Sub menu Description Primary I...

Page 43: ...disable the internal wireless LAN module optional Touch Pad Support Disabled Enabled Enable or disable the built in touchpad About Hard Disk Drive Setting Select Auto to let BIOS configure the drive...

Page 44: ...Transfer Note AMIBIOS automatically sets IDE drive parameters Select Auto whenever possible An incorrect setting make cause the computer to malfunction Boot Setup Boot Device Priority Item Selections...

Page 45: ...a Removable Device in the Boot Device selection menu Security Setup Boot Settings Configuration Item Selections Sub menu Description Change Supervisor Password N A Install or Change the Password Chang...

Page 46: ...Supervisor password must be set first The passwords activate two different levels of protection 1 System always asks for password every time it is powered on 2 System asks for password only when you a...

Page 47: ...ctions Sub menu Description Saves Changes and Exit N A After you have completed the BIOS settings select this item to save all settings exit BIOS Setup utility and reboot New system settings will take...

Page 48: ...3 battery power power management 3 1 C H A P T E R T H R E E BATTERY POWER POWER MANAGEMENT In this chapter you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use it to achieve longer batt...

Page 49: ...u can have the system turn off its display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power Efficient power management can help you work longer sessions before having to recharge the battery The Battery Pa...

Page 50: ...Low battery condition occurs at 3 power remaining The power LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4 second interval When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition you will have about...

Page 51: ...tem is not designed for frequent battery pack removal When you need to remove the battery pack please observe the following steps To Remove the Battery Pack 1 Place the notebook bottom side up on a fl...

Page 52: ...in the notebook plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet The charging time is approximately 4 4 5 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 4 5 6 hours when the not...

Page 53: ...k n Store the battery pack in room temperature Higher temperature tends to deplete the battery s power faster n Make good use of the power management function Save To Disk Hibernate saves the most ene...

Page 54: ...r Schemes is designed to provide the user with an easy to use interface The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that is accessible via the control panel window Schemes...

Page 55: ...s time out values in the Plugged in column and in the Running on batteries column Lower time out values will save more battery power Note Also consult Windows user guide for more information on how t...

Page 56: ...tem state and contents are saved to the hard disk drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user No power or very little power is drawn from the battery module under this mode However dependin...

Page 57: ...chapter 3 battery power power management 3 10 Note Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in the suspend mode Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different...

Page 58: ...ck on the Advanced tab In the pull down menu select how you wish the power button to work as Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different Warning In the When I close the lid of m...

Page 59: ...condition Go to the Alarms tab in the Power Options Properties box If you wish to hear audible beeps click on the Alarm Action button and put a check on Sound Alarm Note Consult Windows user guide fo...

Page 60: ...ng on the Battery icon at the lower right hand corner of the task bar If you do not see a battery or AC in icon go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab Check off Always show i...

Page 61: ...ter 4 upgrading your computer 4 1 C H A P T E R F O U R UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER In this chapter you will learn how to upgrade the DRAM hard disk drive and to install the optional wireless LAN mini PCI...

Page 62: ...the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Apply care whe...

Page 63: ...es attached to the notebook 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity 3 Locate and remove 2 Screw A s on the Metal Cover Screw A x2 Metal Cover 4 Remove...

Page 64: ...gainst the metal case 8 Re attach the HDD Cable Connector to the HDD module 9 Re attach and tighten 4 Screw B s If the HDD assembly is not fully inserted into the bay the screw and its hole will not l...

Page 65: ...DRAM has 200 pins and runs on 2 5V The DIMM should be PC1600 PC2100 or PC2700 compliant Warning Memory upgrade is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a quali...

Page 66: ...ly open the LCD lid 3 Find the keyboard latches near the upper edge of the keyboard Latch A Latch A 4 The latch is spring loaded It will retract when pressed and revert back to its original position w...

Page 67: ...MM socket is now seen as shown below DIMM Socket x2 7 If you need to remove an old DIMM from the socket press out on the latches located on both edges of the socket at the same time The DIMM should po...

Page 68: ...ote Notice the notch on the DIMM The notches should fit nicely with the socket 10 Replace DIMM Metal Cover and 3 Screw A s Put the keyboard back to its position Make sure the upper edge of the keyboar...

Page 69: ...n the availability of the mini PCI card Warning Installing a mini PCI card is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you D...

Page 70: ...Remove 3 Screw B s and MiniPCI Socket Metal Cover Screw B x3 Metal Cover Mini PCI Card Socket Wireless Antenna Cable with Connector 2 The mini PCI card will only fit in one direction Align the small...

Page 71: ...ay take some maneuvering You may want to connect the antenna cables before inserting the wireless card into the socket 4 Replace the Mini PCI socket cover and the keyboard according to the steps detai...

Page 72: ...chapter 5 trouble shooting 5 1 C H A P T E R F I V E TROUBLE SHOOTING In this chapter you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems...

Page 73: ...ng scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions n Check to see if the problem...

Page 74: ...do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first n Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous cod...

Page 75: ...een set incorrectly n Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Audio page make sure that C Media Wave Device is the default playback device Sound ca...

Page 76: ...e n If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises n You should back up your files as...

Page 77: ...rive for a period the files may be fragmented Go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation This operation may take a while n Interrupt requests or...

Page 78: ...the tray Make sure the disk is firmly seated onto the spindle n The disk is damaged or not readable The disk cannot be ejected n Normally it takes a few seconds to eject the disk n If the disk cannot...

Page 79: ...nergy in these modes The screen is difficult to read n The display resolution should at least be set to at least1024x768 for optimal viewing 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the D...

Page 80: ...cepts no input n If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work n Try restarting the system The characters on the screen repeat while I type n You may be h...

Page 81: ...e appears during the booting procedure even after rebooting it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts two to five years The battery...

Page 82: ...memory module may not be installed properly Go back to Chapter 4 to review the details of this operation n The memory module may be defective The O S issues an insufficient memory error message durin...

Page 83: ...for how to handle such problems n Make sure the phone line which the computer is connected to is working Connection difficulties n Be sure to disable Call Waiting on the phone line n Be sure to have t...

Page 84: ...ource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem n Make sure the physical connections on both end...

Page 85: ...outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the computer n Remove and insert the PC card again n Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card See Windows on line help for solving IRQ con...

Page 86: ...lly slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly n Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding n Restart the compu...

Page 87: ...system with the printer powered up and connected first The printer does not print what s on the screen n The information displayed on the screen may not exactly be the same as what is printed n If the...

Page 88: ...evice Manager You should see an entry which reads IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed properly...

Page 89: ...appendix A product specification A 1 A P P E N D I X A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION...

Page 90: ...l 16 inch 1600x1200 UXGA or 1400x1050 SXGA active matrix TFT display with up to 16M colors OR l 15 4 inch 1680x1050 WSXGA or 1280x800 WXGA active matrix TFT display with up to 16M colors l nVidia GeF...

Page 91: ...SB963 integrated Ethernet function for 10 100Base TX network standards Realtek 8110S for Gigabit LAN Optional Windows 2000 XP Plug and Play compatible Automatic Jam and auto negotiation for flow cont...

Page 92: ...ht fixed module Optional Purchase 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module Optional Purchase 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module Optional Purchase 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed modul...

Page 93: ...FIR Port One Card Reader slot MMC MS SD supported One PC Card Slot type II One TV Tuner Module connector Coaxial cable RCA Audio Input Jacks RCA Video Input Jack supported Battery Pack AC Adapter l Li...

Page 94: ...Support Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Compatible Microsoft Windows 95 98 98SE ME NT4 0 Physical Specification For 16 LCD model 350 W x 290 D x 40 5 H mm For 15 4 LCD model 350 W x 290 D x 38 5 H mm For 16...

Page 95: ...appendix B agency regulatory notices B 1 A P P E N D I X B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES...

Page 96: ...ion between the equipment and the receiver n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or te...

Page 97: ...ommunications du Canada Power Cord Requirement The power cord supplied with the AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has...

Page 98: ...ponsible for evaluation in a specific country Acceptable agencies are BSI UK OVE Australia CEBEC Belgium SEMKO Sweden FIMKO Finland DEMKO Denmark NEMKO Norway SETI Finland EANSW Australia SEV Switzerl...

Page 99: ...area with soap and water If it contacts the eye flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention n Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 113 n To obta...

Page 100: ...isassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increase the potential...

Page 101: ...e ou d un type recommande par le constructer Mettre au rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemBen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz n...