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Alienware Area-51® m15x CONTENTS Introduction, 5 Chapter 1 System Preparation and Setup, 7 Overview, 8 Standards, 8 Knowing the Parts, 8 Basic sides of the Mobile System, 8 Top Side, 9 Integrated Dual Microphone Array (Built-inDigital), 9 Integrated Camera (on selected models), 9 Display Panel, 10 Power Switch, 10 Instant Keys, 10 Audio Speakers, 10 Keyboard, 10 Touchpad and Buttons, 10 Status Indicators (top), 10 Bottom Side, 11 Component Access Compartment, 11 Battery Voltage Indicator Button, 12 Battery
Alienware Area-51® m15x IEEE1394B Port (Bilingual), 16 Hi-Speed USB Port (2.0/1.
Alienware Area-51® m15x FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Clients), 34 R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), 35 CE Mark Warning, 35 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains, 35 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands, 36 UL Safety Notices, 37 Power Safety Requirement, 37 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries), 38 Optical Drive Safety Information, 39 Laser Safety Information, 39 Service Warning Label, 39 CDRH Regulations, 39 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice, 39
Alienware Area-51® m15x INTRODUCTION Dear Valued Alienware Customer, Welcome to the Alienware family. We are thrilled to include you among the growing number of savvy high-performance mobile users. The Alienware technicians who have crafted your machine have made certain that your high-performance mobile is properly optimized and performs to its fullest potential. We build machines with one single unwavering purpose: Build It As If It Were Your Own.
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Alienware Area-51® m15x CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM PREPARATION AND SETUP
Alienware Area-51® m15x CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM PREPARATION AND SETUP Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your Alienware Area-51® m15x! Standards The following standards are adopted throughout this manual: • Mobile System refers to the notebook computer that you have purchased. • Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this document.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Mobile System. NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each region. SCRN CAPS NUM Integrated Dual Microphone Array (Digital) (1) The built-in mono microphones can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. Integrated Camera ( ) The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Display Panel (3) The Mobile System uses an ultra-clear flat panel which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors without any harmful radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel. WARNING: The display panel is fragile. Do not bend or press on the panel.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Mobile System. WARNING! The bottom of the Mobile System can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Mobile System while it is in operation or after it has recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Battery Voltage Indicator Button (2) Press this button and release to see the battery pack’s remaining power. Battery Voltage Indicator (3) The battery pack voltage indicator estimates how much battery power is remaining. Press the button once and release. One to five LEDs will illuminate. No illumination indicates no power (not charged) and five illuminated LEDs indicate full power (completely charged). Note: This indicator will also illuminate once you insert the battery pack.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Mobile System. Power (DC) Input (1) The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Mobile System and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Mobile System and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Hi-Speed USB Port (2.0/1.1) (4) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Mobile System. Flash Memory Card Reader Slot (1) Normally, an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Mobile System has a built-in high-speed memory card reader that can conveniently read from and write to many flash memory cards as mentioned later in this manual.
Alienware Area-51® m15x IEEE1394B Port (Bilingual) (4) IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hotplugging capabilities like USB. The interface 1394A has a bandwidth up to 400 Mbits/ sec and 1394B up to 800 Mbits/sec. They both can handle many 1394 devices on the same bus. IEEE1394 is also used in high-end digital equipment and should be marked “DV” for Digital Video port.
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Alienware Area-51® m15x CHAPTER 2: Getting started 18
Alienware Area-51® m15x CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED Using AC Power Using Battery Power Switches and Status Indicators NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. Switches and Status Indicators Switches Minus Icon (touch panel): Decreases the speaker audio volume. Plus Icon (touch panel): Increases the speaker audio volume. Bluetooth Key (1) The Bluetooth key toggles the internal Bluetooth ON and OFF.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Alien Command Center Key (3) Press this key to start the Alien Command Center application. Stealth Mode Key (4) Press this key to go into stealth mode. In stealth mode your system will not exceed 65w of power draw which will allow your system to operate in power limited environments (e.g. airplanes, DC/AC convertors). While in stealth mode your system may not have all of the functionalities available.
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Alienware Area-51® m15x CHAPTER 3: USING THE MOBILE SYSTEM 22
Alienware Area-51® m15x CHAPTER 3: USING THE MOBILE SYSTEM NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. Pointing Device The Mobile System’s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure-sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor. Slide finger forward Slide finger right Slide finger left Slide finger backward Scrolling Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking/Tapping With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color. The following 2 examples produce the same results. Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad. Press the left cursor button and release.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button. Or, you can simply double-tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip. The following illustrations produce the same results. Lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject but¬ton. Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard. Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket.
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Alienware Area-51® m15x CHAPTER 4: DECLARATIONS AND SAFETY STATEMENTS 29
Alienware Area-51® m15x CHAPTER 4: DECLARATIONS AND SAFETY STATEMENTS NOTE: Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. DVD-ROM Drive Information The Mobile System comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Mobile System. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Region Definitions Region 1 Canada, US, US Territories Region 2 Czech, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gulf States, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzer¬land, Syria, Turkey, UK, Greece, Former Yugoslav Republics, Slovakia Region 3 Burma, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Region 4 Australia, Caribbean (Except US Territor
Alienware Area-51® m15x Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC. The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF-dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network).
Alienware Area-51® m15x Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
Alienware Area-51® m15x FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems. High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz bands.
Alienware Area-51® m15x R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sufficient for the R&TTE (Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment) directive: • • • • • • • • Essential requirements as in [Article 3] Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a] Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950] Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3.
Alienware Area-51® m15x France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz.
Alienware Area-51® m15x UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
Alienware Area-51® m15x Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato. Sosti¬tuire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fabbrica.
Alienware Area-51® m15x Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user’s manual. WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. Do not attempt to disas¬semble the optical drive.
