Dell Alienware Aurora Owners Manual

11CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP 
Press the Power Button 
Press the power button on the top of the computer.
Connect the Power Cable 
WARNING: The power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using  an  incompatible  cable  or  improperly  connecting  the  cable  to  a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 

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Setting Up a Wireless Connection  
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see 
the documentation that shipped with your router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. 
To set up your connection to a wireless router:
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.1. 
Click 2. Start → Control Panel.
In the search box, type 3. network, and then click Network and Sharing 
Center→ Connect to a network....

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.
If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.
Have  your  ISP  information  ready.  If  you  do  not  have  an  ISP,  the Connect  to  the Internet wizard can...

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15CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW  YOUR DESKTOP 
This chapter provides information about your new desktop to familiarize you with its various features, and to get you up and running quickly.
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW  
YOUR DESKTOP
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DESKTOP 

16CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW  YOUR DESKTOP 
1Hard drive activity light — Blinks to indicate hard drive activity when the computer reads or writes data.
CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 
2Alienhead — Lowers the drive panel when pressed. The drive panel can also be lowered when the computer is turned off.
3Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs.
4Optical drive bays (2) — Can support additional optical...

17CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW  YOUR DESKTOP 
1Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security cable to the computer.
NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer.
2Latch — Closes or opens the security cable slot and locks or unlocks the release panel. Slide the latch to the right to open the security lock slot and to unlock the release panel.
3Back panel connectors — Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate...

18CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW  YOUR DESKTOP 
Back Light Button
Press the back light button to turn on the light to view the back panel connectors. This light automatically turns off after a few seconds. 
NOTE: In  Alienware  Aurora  Standard,  the  back  light  will  function  only when  the  computer  is  turned  on.  In  Alienware  Aurora  ALX,  the  back  light will function even when the computer is turned off, as the light is powered by internal batteries. 

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Back Panel Connectors
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NOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on your computer. For details, see “Specifications” on page 59.
1 Optical S/PDIF connector 
  — Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical digital cables. This format carries an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process (available on Aurora and Aurora ALX only).
2 eSATA connector — Connects to eSATA...

20CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW  YOUR DESKTOP 
Connecting External Speakers
Your  Alienware  desktop  has  five  integrated  audio  out  connectors  and  one audio in connector.  The  audio  out  connectors  deliver  quality  sound  and  support 7.1  surround audio. You can connect the audio input connector from a home stereo or speaker system for a heightened gaming and media experience. 
NOTE: On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
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1 Side L/R surround connector —...