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Identifier GUID-7D2143EA-2C62-498E-97AF-DCEF3DA56624
Status Released
Wi-Fi power cycle
About this task
If your computer is unable to access the Internet due to Wi-Fi connectivity issues a Wi-Fi power cycle procedure may be performed. The
following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a Wi-Fi power cycle:
NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo device.
Steps
1 Turn o your computer.
2 Turn o the modem.
3 Turn o the wireless router.
4 Wait for 30 seconds.
5 Turn on the wireless router.
6 Turn on the modem.
7 Turn on your computer.
Identifier GUID-BB503BA0-303E-41D6-9B1B-06A2EF4C8817
Status Released
Using Game Shift
Game Shift improves gaming performance by increasing the fan speed for optimal thermal cooling of the processor.
Enabling Game Shift
To enable Game Shift, press F7 (if fn default is enabled; otherwise, press fn + F7). For more information, see Keyboard shortcuts.
Alienware Command Center displays a blue G icon, a notication pops up to indicate that Game Shift is enabled.
Disabling Game Shift
When you are not using the computer for gaming, disable Game Shift by pressing F7 (if fn default is enabled; otherwise, press fn + F7).
Game Shift is also disabled when:
• You set your computer to a sleep state.
• You restart your computer.
• Game Shift has been active for 24 consecutive hours.
• You start a new game.
• You terminate the game that has been running on Game Shift.
• You change power plans or thermal proles of the computer.
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