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Alienware m17 R3
Setup and Specifications
Regulatory Model: P45E
Regulatory Type: P45E001
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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2020 - 03
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Set up your Alienware m17 R3.............................................................................................................. |
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2 Views of Alienware m17 R3.................................................................................................................. |
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Right...................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Left........................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Base....................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Display................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Back....................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Bottom................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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3 Specifications of Alienware m17 R3..................................................................................................... |
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Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Processor............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Chipset.................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Operating system................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Memory............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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External ports...................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Internal slots......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Ethernet............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Wireless module.................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Audio.................................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Storage................................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Media-card reader.............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Camera................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Touchpad............................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Power adapter..................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Display................................................................................................................................................................................. |
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GPU–Integrated................................................................................................................................................................. |
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GPU — Discrete................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Operating and storage environment.................................................................................................................................. |
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4 Keyboard shortcuts.............................................................................................................................. |
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5 Alienware Command Center.............................................................................................................. |
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6 Getting help and contacting Alienware.............................................................................................. |
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Set up your Alienware m17 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.
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Views of Alienware m17 R3
Right
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.
Left
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).
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Base
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 area
Press to left-click.
3.Right-click area
Press to right-click.
4.Power button (Alienhead)
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options.
NOTE: This computer supports AlienFX, which lets you choose from an array of color and transition effects across multiple zones on the computer, including the keyboard, and power button. For more information, see Alienware Command Center.
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Display
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.
Back
1.HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
2.Mini DisplayPort
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