Dell Alienware M17x (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 23)

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CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING DEVICES
Connecting USB Devices
Plug the USB device into an available USB connector on your notebook. Windows
Vista will detect the device and attempt to install the appropriate driver
automatically. In some cases, Windows may require a driver. This driver is located
on the software CD that is included with the device.
If your keyboard or mouse uses a USB connection, insert its USB connector into an
available USB connector on the notebook. For further information, please refer to
your device’s documentation.
The USB/eSATA combo connector with USB PowerShare feature can connect to
eSATA compatible devices and USB devices. This connector can also be used for
charging USB devices when the computer is on/off or in sleep state.
The USB PowerShare feature is enabled in the BIOS setup by default. When the
notebook is on battery mode, you can disable the feature through the Advanced
Menu in BIOS (for details, refer to “Entering System Setup” on page 27).
NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be automatically shut off when only 10% of
total battery life remains.
Connecting FireWire (IEEE 1394) Devices
Plug the FireWire device into the FireWire connector on your notebook. Windows
Vista will detect the device and attempt to install the appropriate driver
automatically. In some cases, Windows may require a driver. This driver is located
on the software CD that is included with the device.
For further information, please refer to your device’s documentation.
Connecting Printers
Connecting a Plug and Play Printer
If your printer supports plug and play, Windows Vista will detect it and attempt
to install the printer automatically. In some cases, Windows may require a driver
for the printer. This driver is located on the software CD that is included with the
printer.
Connect the printer’s USB cable to an available USB connector, located at the 1.
sides of the notebook.
Connect the printer’s power cord to a grounded, three-prong power-strip,
2.
uninterruptible power supply, or wall outlet.
Turn on the printer and Windows Vista will automatically detect it and install
3.
the appropriate driver.
Connecting a Non Plug and Play Printer
Click the 1. Start button (Windows logo).
Click 2. Control Panel.
Click 3. Hardware and Sound.
Click 4. Add a printer and follow the instructions on the screen.
For further information, please refer to your printer’s documentation.