Alienware m15 R3

Setup and Specifications

Notes, cautions, and warnings

i) 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 R3.....4
Chapter 2: Views of Alienware m15 R3.....5
Display.....5
Left.....5
Right.....6
Base.....7
Back.....7
Bottom.....8
Chapter 3: Specifications of Alienware m15 R3.....9
Dimensions and weight.....9
Processor.....9
Chipset.....9
Operating system.....10
Memory.....10
External ports.....10
Internal slots.....11
Ethernet.....11
Wireless module.....11
Audio.....12
Storage.....12
Media-card reader.....13
Keyboard.....13
Camera.....14
Touchpad.....14
Power adapter.....14
Battery.....15
Display.....16
GPU—Integrated.....16
GPU—Discrete.....17
Operating and storage environment.....17
Chapter 4: Keyboard shortcuts.....19
Chapter 5: Alienware Command Center.....20
Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Alienware.....21

Set up your Alienware m15 R3

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.

Views of Alienware m15 R3

Display

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1. Left microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

2. Camera

Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.

3. Camera-status light

Turns on when the camera is in use.

4. Right microphone

Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.

5. Tobii Eye Tracker (optional)

Application that enables you to interact with your computer using your eyes.

6. Left speaker

Provides audio output.

7. Right speaker

Provides audio output.

Left

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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.

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 the charge on your computer's battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.

NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.

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

4. Headset port

Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Right

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1. microSD-card slot

Reads from and writes to the microSD-card. The computer supports the following card types:

Micro Secure Digital (mSD)

Micro Secure Digital High Capacity (mSDHC)

Micro Secure Digital Extended Capacity (mSDXC)

2. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (2)

Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

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1. Touchpad

Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two finger tap to right-click.

2. Left-click button

Press to left-click.