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Alienware 13 R3
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: Alienware 13 R3
Regulatory Model: P81G
Regulatory Type: P81G001
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Notes, cautions, and warnings
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.
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trademarks of their respective owners.
2016 - 11
Rev. A01
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Contents
Set up your computer....................................................5
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset — optional............................ 5
HTC Vive.............................................................................................5
Oculus Rift.......................................................................................... 6
Oculus Rift with touch.........................................................................8
Alienware Graphics Amplifier.................................................................... 11
Views............................................................................12
Base.........................................................................................................12
Display..................................................................................................... 13
Back.........................................................................................................14
Left..........................................................................................................15
Right........................................................................................................15
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Specifications...............................................................17
Dimensions and weight............................................................................ 17
System information..................................................................................17
Memory................................................................................................... 18
Ports and connectors.............................................................................. 18
Communications...................................................................................... 18
Audio........................................................................................................19
Storage....................................................................................................19
Keyboard................................................................................................. 19
Camera................................................................................................... 20
Touch pad...............................................................................................20
Battery....................................................................................................20
Video........................................................................................................21
Power adapter......................................................................................... 21
Display.....................................................................................................22
Computer environment........................................................................... 22
Keyboard shortcuts..................................................... 24
Getting help and contacting Alienware........................ 25
Self-help resources................................................................................. 25
Contacting Alienware..............................................................................25
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Set up your computer
Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
Setting up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset
— optional
NOTE: The VR headset is sold separately.
NOTE: If you are using Alienware Graphics Amplifier with your computer,
see Alienware Graphics Amplifier for more information.
HTC Vive
1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/
VRsupport.
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2 Connect the HDMI cable of the HTC Vive headset to the back of your
computer.
3 Connect the USB cable from the Vive hub to the USB 3.0 port on the right side
of your computer.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
Oculus Rift
NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus
certified.
1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/
VRsupport.
2 Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your
computer.
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3 Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port on the right side of
your computer.
4 Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port on the left side of your
computer.
5 Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)
port on the back of your computer.
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6 Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle.
7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.
Oculus Rift with touch
NOTE: The USB dongles are only shipped with computers that are Oculus
certified.
1 Download and run the setup tools for your VR headset at www.dell.com/
VRsupport.
2 Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your
computer.
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