Dell Alienware R3 User manual

Alienware 13 R3 Setup and Specifications

Computer Model: Alienware 13 R3 Regulatory Model: P81G Regulatory Type: P81G001

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2016 - 11

Rev. A01

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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