Alienware Sentia m3200 Manual de usuario

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

Symbols and Conventions

Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse

Environments

Chapter Summaries

1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

Performance Features (1-2,3)

System at a Glance (1-4)

Front View (1-4,5,6,7,8)

Rear View (1-9,10,11)

Bottom Views (1-12,13,14)

AC Adapter (1-15)

LED Status Indicators (1-16)

Keyboard Features (1-17)

Function (Quick) 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 Closing the Display Panel (1-21)

Audio Subsystem (1-22)

Adjusting the Volume in Windows (1-22)

Voice Recording (1-22)

Modem and Modem Settings (1-23,24)

Ethernet Adapter (1-25)

2. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY

Entering the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)

Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen (2-3)

BIOS Action Keys (2-3)

Modifying the BIOS Settings (2-4)

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Main Setup (2-4)

Advance Setup (2-4,5)

Boot Setup (2-5,6)

Security Setup (2-7,8)

Power Setup (2-9)

Exit Setup (2-9)

3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT

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 Battery Level (3-6)

Prolonging the Battery’s Life and Usage Cycles (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

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive (4-2,3,4,5)

Upgrading the System Memory (4-6,7,8,9)

5. TROUBLE-SHOOTING

First Step (5-2,3)

Audio Problems (5-4)

Hard Disk Problems (5-5,6)

Optical Drive Problems (5-7)

Display Problems (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)

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Expresscard Problems (5-14)

Performance 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

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Preface

Using This Manual

This User’s Manual contains general information about the

hardware and software setup, troubleshooting, and technical

specifications of the notebook computer.

Symbols and Conventions

The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual:

 When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+)

symbol is used. For instance, Fn+F7 means holding Fn and

F7 keys at the same time.

 When a series of clicking actions is needed in a Windows O/S,

the [ ] 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.

 When you need to make a selection with the touch pad (or

mouse), you will be asked to ’select’ or ‘click’ or ‘double-click’

or ‘right-click’ the item.

Note: Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions, commentary,

sidelights, or any additional information or notes that you should be aware of.

Warning: Text in this format and symbol means that failures to comply with the

given instructions or information could result in damage to your computer or could

cause bodily harm or loss of life.

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Protecting Your Computer - Avoid Abusive Handling and

Adverse Environments

Follow the advice below to help ensure that you get the most out of

your investment.

Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it.

 Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near

sources of heat.

 Do not subject it to temperatures below 0oC (32oF) or above

30oC (86oF).

 Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields.

 Do not expose the computer to moisture or rain.

 Do not spill water or liquid on the computer.

 Do not subject the computer to adverse 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 ways of taking care of your AC adapter.

 Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your

computer.

 Do not let water get into the adapter.

 Do not block the ventilation airway of the adapter.

 Keep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place.

 Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of

it.

 Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from

pedestrian traffic.

 When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself

but pull on the plug.

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 Keep the adapter away from children.

 The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should

not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an

extension cord.

 The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single

wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

 Do not connect other AC adapter to your notebook. This

notebook uses exclusively the AC adapter:

Manufacturer: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS, INC.; LI SHIN

INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE CORP, ELECTRICITY POWER

SOURCE(EPS) INC.

Model: PA-1650-02 (65W), PA-1650-08 (65W), 0335A2065 (65W),

F10653-A (65W)

When cleaning 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.

Contact your Tech support or see your service technician if any of

the following occurs:

 Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.

 Liquid has been spilled into the product.

 The computer does not operate normally.

Cleaning the Ventilation Grills:

It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to

maintain optimal thermal regulation of the notebook. To do this, you

may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner (with appropriate head

adapter) to remove the dust buildup on the ventilation grills.

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Chapter Summaries

The following is a summary of the available chapters and

appendices in this manual.

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Basics

In this chapter, you will learn the basic operations and features

of your computer. It gives you a general understanding of the

components of your computer.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup / Security

In this chapter, you will learn how to change various firmware

settings and what the settings mean. Also, you will learn how to

take advantage of the built-in security feature 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: Upgrading Your Computer

In this chapter, you will learn how to upgrade the system

memory, and the hard disk drive.

Chapter 5: Trouble-Shooting

In this chapter, you will learn how to solve common hardware

and software problems.

Appendix A: Product Specification

In this section, you will find a list of the computer’s system

specifications.

Appendix B: Agency Regulatory Notices

In this section, you will find the general electro-magnetic and

safety regulatory information.

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Chapter 1 getting to know the basics

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CHAPTER

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ONE

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

This chapter introduces the features and

components of the computer.

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Chapter 1 getting to know the basics

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Performance Features

 High Performance Processor

The notebook PC is equipped with the powerful Mobile

Intel Pentium M or Celeron M Processor. Together with

the Latest Intel chipset and technologies, the system

offers advanced performance.

 Advanced Graphics Engine

The Intel Integrated GMA900 Extreme3 video processor

gives excellent graphics performance. 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 Display

The computer is equipped with a 12.1-inch TFT in wide

format (16:10 aspect ratio) high-resolution display panel

for clear text and brilliant colors.

 Expandability

The system offers an upgradeable hard disk drive and 2

DDRII SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user

to easily increase storage and system capacities as the

need arises.

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