Alienware 15 R3 Setup and Specifications Computer Model: Alienware 15 R3 Regulatory Model: P69F Regulatory Type: P69F001
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Contents Set up your computer..........................................................................................................4 Set up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset—optional.................................................................................................4 HTC Vive....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Oculus Rift.......................................................
Set up your computer Connect the power adapter and press the power button. Set 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. 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.
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 at the right side of your computer. 4 Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your computer. 5 Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port at the back of your computer.
Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions 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. 3 Connect the Oculus Rift headset to the USB Type-A port at the right side of your computer.
5 Connect the Oculus Rift tracker to the USB Type-A port at the left side of your computer. 6 Connect a USB Type-C to Type-A dongle to the USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) port at the left side of your computer. 7 Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle. 8 Connect the Oculus Rift tracker for Touch to the USB Type-A port on the dongle. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
NOTE: The USB dongle is not required, if you are connecting the USB 3.0 cables on your VR headset to the USB 3.0 Type-A port on your Alienware Graphics Amplifier. For more information about Alienware Graphics Amplifier, see Alienware Graphics Amplifier User’s Guide at www.dell.com/ support.
Views Base 1 Power button (Alienhead) Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state. Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on. Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer. NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power Options. 2 Macro keys Run pre-defined Macros. Define the macro keys using the Alienware Command Center.
1 Left microphone Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls. 2 Infrared emitter Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense depth and track motion. NOTE: The infrared emitter blinks to detect the user’s presence. To stop the emitter from blinking, turn off the Tobii Aware. For more information about the Tobii Aware, see Tobii Aware. 3 Infrared camera Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.
2 Mini DisplayPort Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 3 HDMI port Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 4 Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.
Right 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Specifications Dimensions and weight Table 1. Dimensions and weight Height 25.40 mm (1 in) Width 389 mm (15.31 in) Depth 305 mm (12 in) Weight 3.49 kg (7.69 lb) NOTE: The weight of your computer varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System information Table 2.
Audio/Video • Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port • • • • • One HDMI 2.0 port One microphone/headphone port (configurable) One headset port One Mini DisplayPort 1.2 One external graphics port Internal: Expansion slots M.2 One 2.5" hard drive SATA 3.0 connector • • • One M.2 2242 card slot for SSD Two M.2 2280 card slots for SSD One M.2 2230 card slot for WiFi/Bluetooth combo card Communications Table 5.
Keyboard Table 8. Keyboard specifications Type Backlit keyboard Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions. Video Table 12. Video specifications Controller Memory Integrated Discrete • • • • • AMD Radeon RX 470 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 • • 6 GB GDDR5 8 GB GDDR5 Intel HD Graphics 530 Intel HD Graphics 630 Shared system memory Power adapter Table 13. Power adapter specifications Type 180 W 240 W Input current (maximum) 2.34 A/2.50 A 3.
Computer environment Airborne contaminant level: G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Table 15. Computer environment Operating Storage Temperature range 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) 10% to 90% (non-condensing) 0% to 95% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum) 0.26 GRMS 1.37 GRMS Shock (maximum)* 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20 in/s (51 cm/s)† 105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 52.
Tobii Aware Tobii Aware application enables the infrared sensors on your computer to manage power, security, and Alien FX lighting. Features The following table shows the features of Tobii Aware. Table 16. Features Dim brightness Reduces screen brightness when you are not in front of it. Turn off screen Turns off the screen when you are not in front of it. Sleep mode Sends your computer to sleep before Windows power plan when you are not in front of the screen.
Keyboard shortcuts Table 17. List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Disconnect Alienware Graphics Amplifier Disable/enable wireless Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Toggle integrated/discrete graphics Switch to external display Decrease brightness Increase brightness Disable/enable touch pad Disable/enable AlienFX Table 18. List of Macro keys Keys Description Macro keys NOTE: You can configure modes and assign multiple tasks for the macro keys on the keyboard.
Getting help and contacting Alienware Self-help resources You can get information and help on Alienware products and services using these online self-help resources: Table 19. Alienware products and online self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Alienware products and services www.alienware.com Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.
