Alienware 13 R3

Setup and Specifications

Notes, cautions, and warnings

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Contents

1 Set up your computer.....4
Set up the Virtual Reality (VR) headset—optional.....4
HTC Vive.....4
Oculus Rift.....4
Oculus Rift with touch.....6
Alienware Graphics Amplifier.....7

2 Views.....8
Base.....8
Display.....8
Back.....9
Left.....9
Right.....10

3 Specifications.....11
Dimensions and weight.....11
System information.....11
Memory.....11
Ports and connectors.....11
Communications.....12
Audio.....12
Storage.....12
Keyboard.....12
Camera.....12
Touch pad.....13
Battery.....13
Video.....13
Power adapter.....13
Display.....14
Computer environment.....14

4 Tobii Aware.....15
Features.....15
Enabling or disabling Tobii Aware.....15

5 Keyboard shortcuts.....16

6 Getting help and contacting Alienware.....17

Set up your computer

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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 $ \underline{\text{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 3.1 Gen 1 port at the right side of your computer.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Oculus Rift

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 $ \underline{\text{www.dell.com/VRsupport}} $.

2. Connect the HDMI cable of the Oculus Rift headset to the back of your computer.

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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.

6. Connect the XBOX controller to the USB Type-A port on the USB dongle.