Dell Alienware Series Manual

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2 In the Mobile Broadband Utility window, click Connect.3 If prompted, type the access point name (APN) or PIN, the user name, and the password.Setting up audioDell computers and tablets have built-in speakers that support 2‑channel audio. To use the built-in speakers, play the media and set thevolume to your desired level.Dell computers and tablets also support a 3.5 mm audio port allowing you to connect external speakers. If you are setting up 2‑channelaudio, connect the speakers to the 3.5 mm headphone port or the audio port.Dell desktops may support 5.1 or 7.1 audio. If you are setting up 5.1 or 7.1 audio, you must connect the speakers to the appropriate ports forbest audio output.NOTE: For more information on the ports available on your computer or tablet, see theQuick Start Guide shipped with yourcomputer or see theSetup and Specifications at www.dell.com/support.NOTE: For best results, place the speakers as specified in the documents shipped with your speakers.NOTE: On computers with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to the connectors on the card.Configuring 5.1 and 7.1 audioConfigure your computer to provide multi-channel audio output.Windows 10 and 8.11 Type Audio in the search box.NOTE: In Windows 10, click or tap the search icon to access the search box. In Windows 8.1, access the search charm toaccess the search box.2 Click or tap Manage audio devices.3 Under the Playback tab, click or tap Speakers or Headphones.4 Click or tap Configure and click or tap Test.You should hear a tone from each speaker.5 Click or tap Next, and follow the instructions on the screen.Windows 71 Click the Start icon, type Sound in the search box and press Enter.In the results list, click Sound. Or, click Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.2 Select Speakers, and click Configure.The Speaker Setup window appears.3 Under the Playback tab, click or tap Speakers or Headphones.4 Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test.You should hear a tone from each speaker.5 Click Next, and follow the instructions on the screen.Setting up your computer 9