Alienware 17 R4 Setup and Specifications Regulatory Model: P31E Regulatory Type: P31E001
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Contents 1 Set up your computer.............................................................................................................................4 Set up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset—optional.............................................................................................................4 HTC Vive......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Oculus Rift....
Set up your computer Connect the power adapter and press the power button. Set up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset—optional NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately. NOTE: If you are using Alienware Graphics Amplifier with your computer, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier. HTC Vive 1. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport. 2. Connect the HDMI cable of the HTC Vive headset to the back of your computer. 3. Connect the USB cable from the Vive hub to the USB 3.
. Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port at the back of your computer. 6. Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Oculus Rift with touch NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus certified. 1. Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/VRsupport. 2.
5. Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your computer. 6. Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port at the left side of your computer. 7. Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle. 8. Connect the Oculus Rift tracker for Touch to the USB Type-A port on the dongle. 9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Views Base 1. Power button (Alienhead) Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. 2. Macro keys Run pre-defined Macros. Define the macro keys using the Alienware Command Center. Display (with Tobii Aware) 1.
Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense depth and track motion. NOTE: The infrared emitter blinks to detect the user’s presence. To stop the emitter from blinking, turn off the Tobii Aware. For more information about the Tobii Aware, see Tobii Aware. 3. Infrared camera Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication. 4. Camera Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos. 5. Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use. 6.
1. Network port (with lights) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 2. Mini DisplayPort Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 3. HDMI port Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 4. Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.
Right 1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Specifications Dimensions and weight System information Table 1. System information Processor • • 6th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k 7th Generation Intel Core i7/i7k NOTE: If your computer is shipped with an Intel Core i7k processor, you can overclock the processing speed beyond the standard specifications. Chipset • • Intel CM236 Intel CM238 Memory Table 2.
Communications Table 4. Communications specifications Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board Wireless • • • Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.1 Miracast Audio Table 5. Audio specifications Controller Realtek ALC 3266 Speakers Stereo Speaker output • • Average: 4 W Peak: 5 W Subwoofer output • • Average: 2 W Peak: 2.
Camera Table 8. Camera specifications Resolution • • Diagonal viewing angle 74 degrees Still image: 2.07 megapixels Video: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at 30 fps (maximum) Touch pad Table 9. Touch pad specifications Resolution • • Horizontal: 1727 Vertical: 1092 Dimensions • • Height: 56 mm (2.20 in) Width: 100 mm (3.94 in) Battery Table 10. Battery specifications Type 4-cell “smart” lithium-ion (68 WHr) 6-cell “smart” lithium-ion (99 WHr) Weight (maximum) 0.32 kg (0.71 lb) 0.42 kg (0.
Power adapter Table 12. Power adapter specifications Type 180 W 240 W 330 W Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC 100 VAC–240 VAC Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz 50 Hz–60 Hz Input current (maximum) 2.34 A/2.50 A 3.50 A 4.40 A Output current (continuous) 9.23 A 12.30 A 16.92 A Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDC 19.
Operating Altitude (maximum) Storage –15.20 m to 3048 m –15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) * Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. ‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position.
Tobii Aware Tobii Aware application enables the infrared sensors on your computer to manage power, security, and Alien FX lighting. Features The following table shows the features of Tobii Aware. Table 15. Features Dim brightness Reduces screen brightness when you are not in front of it. Turn off screen Turns off the screen when you are not in front of it. Sleep mode Sends your computer to sleep before Windows power plan when you are not in front of the screen.
Keyboard shortcuts Table 16. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Disconnect Alienware Graphics Amplifier Disable/enable wireless Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Toggle integrated/discrete graphics Switch to external display Decrease brightness Increase brightness Disable/enable touch pad Disable/enable AlienFX Table 17. List of Macro keys Keys Description Macro keys NOTE: You can configure modes and assign multiple tasks for the macro keys on the keyboard.
Getting help and contacting Alienware Self-help resources You can get information and help on Alienware products and services using these online self-help resources: Table 18. Alienware products and online self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.
