Alienware Area-51 m7700 User Manual

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Preface
Contents
Notice ...........................................................................I
FCC Statement ...................................................II
Instructions for Care and Operation .................IV
Power Safety .....................................................VI
Battery Precautions ..........................................VII
Cleaning ........................................................ VIII
Servicing ........................................................ VIII
Travel Considerations .......................................IX
Quick Start Guide
Overview ..................................................................1-1
Advanced Users .....................................................1-2
Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users .................1-2
Warning Boxes .......................................................1-2
Not Included ...........................................................1-2
System Software .....................................................1-3
System Startup .......................................................1-4
System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open .......1-5
LED Indicators .......................................................1-6
AP-Key Buttons .....................................................1-7
Function Keys & Numeric Keypad ........................1-7
System Map: Front & Rear Views ...........................1-9
System Map: Left View .........................................1-10
System Map: Right View ....................................... 1-11
System Map: Bottom View .................................... 1-12
Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel ............ 1-13
Video Features ....................................................... 1-14
Video Driver Controls ........................................ 1-14
Display Devices & Options ................................. 1-16
Power Management Features ................................. 1-17
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio &
Printer
Overview .................................................................. 2-1
Hard Disk Drive ....................................................... 2-2
Optical Device ......................................................... 2-3
Loading Discs ........................................................ 2-3
Handling CDs or DVDs ......................................... 2-4
DVD Regional Codes ............................................ 2-5
10-in-1 Card Reader ................................................. 2-6
PC Card Slot ............................................................ 2-7
Inserting and Removing PC Cards ........................ 2-7
TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse ................................. 2-8
Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR ............... 2-9
Audio Features ....................................................... 2-10
8 Channel Sound Support ................................... 2-11

Alienware Area-51 m7700 Specifications

General

Operating System	Windows XP
Battery	12-cell Lithium-Ion
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800
Display	17-inch WUXGA
Memory	Up to 4GB DDR2
Storage	Up to 200GB HDD
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Weight	5.4 kg (9.9 lbs)