Alienware Sentia m3200, Manual

Page 1: ...ration DOS Windows 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 so...

Page 2: ...uick Keys 1 17 Windows Keys 1 18 Embedded Numeric Keypad 1 18 Touch Pad 1 19 Graphics Subsystem 1 20 Adjusting the Display Brightness 1 20 Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel 1 20 Opening and...

Page 3: ...s 3 6 Using Windows Power Options 3 7 Windows Power Schemes 3 7 8 Suspend Modes 3 9 10 Power Button Action 3 11 Low Battery Warning 3 12 Power Manual Quick Access 3 13 4 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Upgrad...

Page 4: ...nce Problems 5 15 Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2 0 Problems 5 16 APPENDIX A Product Specification APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices APPENDIX C Power Cinema Installation and User Manual i 4 All manuals...

Page 5: ...For instance Start Settings Control Panel Display means clicking the Start icon first then the Settings then the Control Panel then the Display icon When you need to make a selection with the touch pa...

Page 6: ...se shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces Here are some...

Page 7: ...ning the computer observe these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Cont...

Page 8: ...vided 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 Upgrading Yo...

Page 9: ...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 All manuals and user guides at all guides co...

Page 10: ...rmance The advanced graphics chip also incorporates a hardware based motion compensation engine which gives you smooth MPEG video playback 3D graphics capability also adds realism to PC games LCD Disp...

Page 11: ...In addition to a full array of built in I O ports the computer offers IEEE 1394 for ultra high speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2 0 ports to connect to any USB based pe...

Page 12: ...computer may come with the 12 1 display in the wide 16 10 aspect ratio or in the standard 4 3 aspect ratio If your computer comes with the wide 12 1 display there is an extra pair of built in loudspea...

Page 13: ...ower suspend button again to return from the suspend mode See Chapter 3 for more details on system suspend function 5 Power Cinema Launch Key Silent Mode Button This is a dual function key Power Cinem...

Page 14: ...ck scroll lock WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the ODD HDD activities See the LED Status Indicator Section for details 7 Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data It has an embedded nume...

Page 15: ...Card MMC Card and MS Pro Card Note In some models the Card Reader may not be available 14 USB Device Optional You may install the USB Thumb Drive into this slot 15 Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button...

Page 16: ...the basics 1 8 17 Built in Stereo Speaker If your system comes with the 12 1 inch wide aspect ratio panel there is an additional pair of speakers built in All manuals and user guides at all guides co...

Page 17: ...ard Slot The slot is where Express is inserted 2 Stereo Headphone SPDIF out Jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect the headphones or external speakers Alternatively you ma...

Page 18: ...wire 1394 Port may not be available 5 USB2 0 Port The Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 compliant port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps This port...

Page 19: ...otocol 9 Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington type security lock to this keyhole for anti theft purposes 10 Power Jack DC in The DC out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer 11...

Page 20: ...eat Do not block this airway completely Note Do not block the Fan Grill outlet Place the machine on hard surface only The bottom case may get very hot 2 Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack...

Page 21: ...nto this slot And make sure you put the latch in the locked position Put the latch in the unlocked position before removing the module 4 Wireless LAN Module Bay Optinal You may install the optional wi...

Page 22: ...ics 1 14 5 System Device Cover The system s processor with cooler assembly hard disk drive and DDR memory module are located under the case cover The system memory and HDD can be upgraded All manuals...

Page 23: ...o 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 slight tingling sensation on any of the computer s metal parts such as th...

Page 24: ...is being charged Blinking blue light indicates the battery power is low when the system is turn ON Persistent blue light indicates the battery is full LED off Dark indicates the system is without bat...

Page 25: ...F7 Increases Display Brightness Fn F8 Decreases Display Brightness Fn Num Lk Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when y...

Page 26: ...for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Fn Num Lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad The numbers are printed in the upper right corner of a k...

Page 27: ...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 hold to drag the cursor Tap twice quickly and...

Page 28: ...se the brightness Press Fn F8 to decrease the brightness Note To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal backlight uses less powe...

Page 29: ...ift 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 the display do not slam it...

Page 30: ...n Windows 1 Click the speaker symbol in the task 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...

Page 31: ...e you 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 i...

Page 32: ...Chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 24 2 Click on the pull down menu and select the country where it is applicable Click on OK to exit All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 33: ...work 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 concentrator or hub in the n...

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Page 35: ...chapter 2 bios setup and security feature C H A P T E R T W O BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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Page 38: ...pter 2 bios setup and security feature _ Main Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description _ _ Advanced Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description _ _ _ _ Note All manuals and user guides at all guides...

Page 39: ...2 bios setup and security feature Item Selections Sub menu Description _ _ _ Boot Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description Item Selections Sub menu Description All manuals and user guides at all gu...

Page 40: ...chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Note Note Security Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description _ _ Note _ All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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Page 42: ...chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Power Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description Note All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 43: ...chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Exit Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description _ _ _ Z _ Z _ Z All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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Page 45: ...anagement 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 battery life All manuals an...

Page 46: ...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 Pack Lithium Ion Battery Your...

Page 47: ...ondition occurs at 3 power remaining The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4 second intervals When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition you will have about...

Page 48: ...talling and Removing the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack 1 Place the notebook bottom side up on a flat and secured surface 2 Push the latch and pull the battery s hard case away from the noteb...

Page 49: ...adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet The charging time is approximately 4 6 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 8 12 hours when the notebook is turned on When the bat...

Page 50: ...ry pack at room temperature Higher temperatures tend to deplete the battery s power faster Make good use of the power management function Save To Disk Hibernate saves the most energy by storing curren...

Page 51: ...e 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 are easy to understand based o...

Page 52: ...gged 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 to use Windows power managemen...

Page 53: ...s 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 depending on how much RAM tha...

Page 54: ...management 3 10 Note Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in the suspend mode Note Actual dialogue box may appear slightly different from what is shown above All manuals and...

Page 55: ...e pull down menu select how you wish the power button to work Note Actual dialogue box may appear slightly different from what is shown above Warning In the When I close the lid of my portable compute...

Page 56: ...er 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 for more information on how to use Windows p...

Page 57: ...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 icon on the task bar Sel...

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Page 59: ...ional wireless LAN mini PCI Warning We strongly recommend you sending your notebook back to your dealer or agent for the specification upgrading When you upgrade your system please turn off the power...

Page 60: ...uctions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacturer s warranty Warning Apply care when handling the har...

Page 61: ...e notebook Remove the battery back 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity 3 Locate and remove Screw A 4 Remove HDD Cover 5 In order to prevent the co...

Page 62: ...parate the module from the thermal connector 7 Remove 3 Screw B s 8 Lift the HDD module away from the bay and carefully separate the module from the HDD connector HDD Connector 9 Locate and remove 4 S...

Page 63: ...e metal case 12 Re attach the HDD module to the HDD connector 13 Put the HDD cover back and re attach Screw A Congratulations You have now completed the hard drive upgrade When you boot up the PC you...

Page 64: ...type DDR2 SDRAM The SO DIMM should be PC4200 compliant Warning A memory upgrade is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for...

Page 65: ...es attached to the notebook Remove the battery back 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity Place the notebook on a flat surface and fully close the L...

Page 66: ...ram below Pull the DIMM module out of the memory socket Store away the DIMM for the future use 6 Install the new DIMM module into the memory socket The DIMM will only fit in one orientation Insert the...

Page 67: ...ce Cover back and tighten 7 Screw C s Congratulations You have just completed the memory upgrade When you boot up the computer you should expect to see an increase in DRAM capacity Note Your computer...

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Page 69: ...chapter 5 trouble shooting 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 5 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 70: ...sible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions Check to see if the problem persists when all the...

Page 71: ...ected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems dur...

Page 72: ...ttings Control Panel and double click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Audio page make sure that Vinyl AC 97 Audio WAVE is the default playback device Sound cannot be recorded Double click the...

Page 73: ...been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises You should back up your files as soon as possible Make sure...

Page 74: ...les may be fragmented Go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation This operation may take a while Interrupt requests or problems with other hardwa...

Page 75: ...he spindle The disk is damaged or not readable The disk cannot be ejected Normally it takes a few seconds to eject the disk If the disk cannot be ejected it may be mechanically jammed Straighten out a...

Page 76: ...difficult to read The display resolution should be set to at least1024x768 for optimal viewing 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Display icon 2 Under the Settings page set scr...

Page 77: ...e connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work Try restarting the system The characters on the screen repeat while I type You may be holding the keys down too long...

Page 78: ...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 i...

Page 79: ...installed properly Go back to Chapter 4 to review the details of this operation The memory module may be defective The O S issues an insufficient memory error message during operation This is often a...

Page 80: ...ch problems Make sure the phone line which the computer is connected to is working Connection difficulties Be sure to disable Call Waiting on the phone line Be sure to have the correct country setting...

Page 81: ...e device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult the Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good The hub o...

Page 82: ...be even with the edge of the computer Remove and insert the Express card again Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card See Windows on line help for solving IRQ conflicts Reboot the computer a...

Page 83: ...protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding Restart the computer This may be normal for Windows...

Page 84: ...ads Texas Instrument OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yell...

Page 85: ...appendix A product specification A P P E N D I X A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION A 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 86: ...nt side Bus DDR2 interface System Memory DDR2 SDRAM 400 533 PC3200 PC4200 compatible 256MB 512MB 2 5 Volt 64 bit bus Two 200 pin DIMM sockets Max 1 GB Display 12 1 inch 1280x800 WXGA TFT display Intel...

Page 87: ...8201CL Ethernet Phyceiver function for 10 100Base TX network standards Windows 2000 XP Plug and Play compatible Automatic Jam and auto negotiation for flow control Auto Negotiation and Parallel detect...

Page 88: ...ad 86 key QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and Windows keys 19 05mm Pitch Built in Touch Pad Express Card Multiple Card Reader Intel ICH6 M PC Card Genesys GL817E Card Reader Single Slot E...

Page 89: ...One 4 in 1 Card Reader slot One Express Card Slot Battery Pack AC Adapter Li ion 6 Cell pack 10 8Vx 4000 mAh SmartPower Power Management Low battery state with low battery warning beep SmartPower Powe...

Page 90: ...Multi boot capability Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 XP DOS PnP Function Self Test Auto Detection Power Management Security Other Features O S Dimension Weight Environmental Limits Physical S...

Page 91: ...appendix B agency regulatory notices A P P E N D I X B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES B 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 92: ...t on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notifie...

Page 93: ...e nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des...

Page 94: ...25 VAC configuration Other Countries The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country Acceptable agencies are BSI UK OVE Australia...

Page 95: ...k of fire burns or damage to your battery pack do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care If you come in contact with the electroly...

Page 96: ...AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optic...

Page 97: ...gt 70dB A oder weniger Zum Netzanschlua dieses Gerates ist eine geprufte Leitung zu verwenden Fur einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerategewicht groBer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als 1 H05VV...

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Page 99: ...appendix C Using Power Cinema A P P E N D I X C USING POWER CINEMA C 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 100: ...ng Power Cinema Software Installation 1 Run the Power cinema Install file under Windows 2 Welcome Page press Next button to continue or Cancel to C 2 abort Installation All manuals and user guides at...

Page 101: ...appendix C Using Power Cinema 3 Setup Status 4 Complete Installation press Finish to complete the Installation rocesses p C 3 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 102: ...pen folde an on ous screen within a mediafunction click Return Use the Up Down Left and Right buttons to navigate within PowerCinema To return to the Welcome function click the Backspace key on the Au...

Page 103: ...eturns to the Welcome page These controls automatically disappear several seconds after the mouse stops moving To facilitate navigation and media playback use the following hotkeys while watching a DV...

Page 104: ...orm ice to select a media source You can select CDR a CD USB Devices for media on a device or HDD for media in hard disk folders Click a ry U Subtitles E Step backw lips this function to listen to k D...

Page 105: ...lly disappear severa d n e Stop t l seconds after the mouse stops moving ettings settings in PowerCinema to allow you to fine tune its in USB vice ice S There are performance to your machine and your...

Page 106: ...ery Status Indicator A battery icon source battery or AC adapter your computer is currently using When your computer is using battery power the icon appears as su Approximate battery life is also dis...

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