Alienware Mobile Connect 4.x for iOS User's Guide July 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4 Alienware Mobile Connect application features................................................................................................................ 4 Chapter 2: Compatibility..........................................................................................................................5 Supported computers.........................
Introduction Alienware Mobile Connect enables you to connect your computer to an iPhone and create an integrated experience. You can work on the computer while you answer calls, send text messages, or interact with your notifications. The application uses the keyboard, mouse, touch screen, speakers, and microphone of your computer. The software consists of a computer application that is preinstalled on supported Alienware computers, and an iPhone app that you can download from the App Store.
Compatibility Supported computers Alienware desktops and laptops Supported Windows operating systems ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Windows 10 Home October 2020 Update Windows 10 Pro October 2020 Update Windows 10 S October 2020 Update Windows 10 Home May 2020 Update Windows 10 Pro May 2020 Update Windows 10 S May 2020 Update Windows 10 Home November 2019 Update Windows 10 Pro November 2019 Update Windows 10 S November 2019 Update Supported iOS mobile operating systems ● iOS 14.x ● iOS 13.
Setting up Alienware Mobile Connect Launch the Alienware Mobile Connect application on your computer Alienware Mobile Connect application is configured to start automatically when you turn on your computer. If the Alienware Mobile Connect application is running in the background, click or tap the Alienware Mobile Connect icon on the system tray to restore the application. If you do not see an icon for Alienware Mobile Connect on the system tray, the application is not running.
15. Type Alienware Mobile Connect, and press the Enter key on your keyboard. 16. Select Alienware Mobile Connect 4.x from the search results and click or tap Get. The Alienware Mobile Connect application is successfully downloaded and installed on your computer. Install Alienware Mobile Connect on your iPhone Prerequisites iOS 13 or later versions. Steps 1. Go to App Store on your iPhone. 2. Search for Alienware Mobile Connect. 3. Tap GET, and then tap INSTALL.
The application launches, and the connection options are displayed. You can either scan the QR code that is displayed, using your iPhone or you can type the code manually.
3. Open the Alienware Mobile Connect app on your iPhone. If you are opening the app for the first time, the highlighted app features along with the hyperlinks for Terms and Privacy Policy are displayed. NOTE: You can click or tap the Get the app here hyperlink to scan a QR code that redirects you to the app in the App Store. 4. Select the check box to accept the terms and conditions and tap CONNECT TO PC.
The CAMERA ACCESS tab is displayed. 5. Use either the camera of your iPhone to scan the QR code or type in the code manually to pair your iPhone with the computer. a. To scan the QR code using the camera of your iPhone, do the following: i. Tap SCAN QR CODE on your iPhone. ii. Tap OK if a permission request to access the camera is displayed.
iii. Scan the QR code that is displayed on your Alienware Mobile Connect computer application screen. b. To enter the code manually, do the following: i. Tap USE CODE INSTEAD on your iPhone. ii. A prompt is displayed on your iPhone to enter the code from your computer. iii. Click or tap USE CODE INSTEAD on your computer to get the code. iv. Enter the code on your iPhone, and tap CONNECT. v. Click or tap CLOSE on your computer to return to the connection options window.
. Tap OK to view the permission request, and tap Allow to grant permission. A message is displayed, asking for your permission to access the text messages on your iPhone. 13. Follow the instructions from the Alienware Mobile Connect application on your computer to grant the permission. 14. Tap Done on the iPhone. The name of the computer to which the phone is connected, is displayed on your iPhone.
A message that states READY TO GO is displayed on the computer. 15. Click or tap DONE on the computer. A screen that provides a walkthrough of the tool is displayed.
16. Click or tap START WALKTHROUGH to read about the updated features. NOTE: You can click or tap Skip to skip the walkthrough. 17. Click or tap NEXT to view the next slide. You can either exit the walkthrough in between by selecting EXIT WALKTHROUGH or continue to the next slide by selecting NEXT.
18. Click or tap DONE at the last slide. The Alienware Mobile Connect DASHBOARD is displayed. Results Your iPhone is now paired with your computer, and you can use all the features that are available on the Alienware Mobile Connect application.
Using Alienware Mobile Connect This section describes the various features of the Alienware Mobile Connect application. If your iPhone is paired using the Alienware Mobile Connect application and if it is within the Bluetooth range, the iPhone connects automatically to the computer. The Alienware Mobile Connect application on both the phone and the computer must be running for the features to work. However, the application on the phone or the computer does not necessarily have to run in the foreground.
Enable or disable notifications Steps 1. To disable notifications from a specific application, click or tap the notification icon next to the X icon. All pop-up notifications from the particular application are disabled as well. To temporarily disable all notifications, click or tap the name of the connected phone at the bottom-left and click or tap the Do not disturb icon. 2. Click or tap the notification icon from an application where the notification is disabled, to enable it.
● Decline—Rejects the call. ● Message—Rejects the call with a text message. You can send the text message from a list of predefined messages or type your own Custom Message. When you select Message, the call gets disconnected. After receiving the call, you can use the following options: ● ● ● ● Mute—Mutes the microphone. Keypad—Opens the keypad. Use Phone—Switches the call to your phone. Hang up—Ends the call. Contacts The Alienware Mobile Connect application shows you a list of your phone contacts.
View photos or videos on the computer You can click or tap a photo or a video thumbnail to view it in full size. A group of options are displayed below the file. ● COPY TO PC—Copies the selected photos or videos to the matching folder types such as Pictures or Videos in the Alienware Mobile Connect folder. ● SAVE AS—Enables you to browse and select a folder on your computer to save the file. ● DELETE—Deletes the selected photo or video from your phone.
● Stop Mirroring—You can stop the mirroring. ● Language—You can change the input language when you type inside the mirrored phone window. ● Mirroring Tips—You can see different ways that you can navigate your phone using your computer. NOTE: If you are using iOS 13.4 or earlier, you must set up Assistive Touch on your phone to enable using the mouse pointer on your phone. Start the screen mirroring Steps 1. Open the Alienware Mobile Connect app on your iPhone.
● Calls Settings—Enable or disable making and receiving calls from the Alienware Mobile Connect application. This option is enabled by default. Select the HAVING ISSUES WITH CALLS link to go to a web page with information about known issues for the Phone Calls feature. ● About—The ABOUT section show the version of the Alienware Mobile Connect application. You can view the privacy policy and terms of use and disable the option to send anonymous usage statistics from the application.
