Dell Alienware Aurora R3 Users Guide

9CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP 
Connection TypeComputerCableDisplay
VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)
DVI-to-DVI  (DVI cable)
DVI-to-VGA  (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)
HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)
HDMI-to-DVI  (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable)
DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort (DisplayPort cable)
Connect the Display
Connect  the  display  using  the  connector  available  on  the  graphics  card  in  the expansion card slot on your computer.
You  can  purchase  the  DVI-to-VGA  adapter,  HDMI-to-DVI  adapter,  and...

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 

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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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To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in 
“Setting Up Your Internet Connection” on page 13.
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....

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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
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1Alienhead — Lowers the drive panel when pressed. The drive panel can also be lowered when the computer is turned off.
2Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs.
3Optical-drive bay — Can support additional optical drive.
4Media Card Reader/Optical-drive bay — Can support an optional Media Card Reader or an additional optical drive.
5Drive panel — Covers the optical drive(s) or optical-drive bay(s). 
NOTE: The drive panel is shown in the...

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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 cable slot and to unlock the release panel.
3Back panel connectors — Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate...

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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.