Alienware m15 R2

Setup and Specifications

Notes, cautions, and warnings

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⑪ NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.

△CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Contents

Chapter 1: Set up your Alienware m15 R2.....4
Chapter 2: Views of Alienware m15 R2.....5
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Right.....6
Base.....6
Display.....7
Back.....7
Bottom.....8
Chapter 3: Specifications of Alienware m15 R2.....9
Dimensions and weight.....9
Processors.....9
Chipset.....10
Operating system.....10
Memory.....10
Ports and connectors.....11
Communications.....11
Audio.....12
Storage.....13
Keyboard.....13
Camera.....13
Touchpad.....14
Touchpad gestures.....14
Power adapter.....14
Battery.....15
Display.....16
Video.....16
Computer environment.....17
Chapter 4: Hybrid power.....18
Chapter 5: Keyboard shortcuts.....19
Chapter 6: Alienware Command Center.....20
Chapter 7: Getting help and contacting Alienware.....21

Set up your Alienware m15 R2

i) NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Connect the power adapter and press the power button.

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Views of Alienware m15 R2

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1. Security-cable slot (wedge-shaped)

Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.

2. Network port

Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging your computer, follow this procedure when disconnecting the ethernet port from the RJ-45 port. When disconnecting the ethernet cable from the RJ-45 port, press down on the securing clip to release it from the port and lift at an angle to disconnect the ethernet port from your computer.

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3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.

Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.

NOTE: If your computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must connect the power adapter to charge your devices using the PowerShare port. You must enable this feature in the BIOS setup program.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the