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Notes, Cautions and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Connecting the headset to your device using the inline audio cable ....................13 Configuring the headset on your computer ....14 Alienware Command Center (AWCC) ......16 Installing AWCC ................16 Installing AWCC through Windows Update ......17 Installing AWCC from the Dell Support website ...... 17...
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Updating the firmware ..........18 Updating the headset firmware manually ........18 Updating the USB wireless dongle firmware manually ..... 18 Using the headset ............19 Adjusting the headset ..............19 Using features on the headset ........20 Adjusting the volume ..............20 Adjusting Game/Chat balance control ........
What‘s in the box Alienware Dual Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW720H USB-A to USB-C charging cable USB-C wireless dongle Documents 3.5 mm inline audio cable USB-A to USB-C adapter NOTE: Headset must be charged prior to first time use. NOTE: The documents shipped with your headset may vary depending on...
Features Headset LED indicator Power button Volume control Retractable microphone USB–C Charging port Inline audio cable port Game/Chat balance button Microphone mute button...
Charging the headset To charge the headset, connect USB-C end of the USB-A to USB-C cable to the USB-C port on your headset. Connect the other end to the USB port on your computer. NOTE: For best results, ensure battery is fully charged during first time use.
Battery life Complete charging from flat to full may take less than 2.5 hours. Charging indication can be found on both the power and Alienhead LEDs. Battery status LED indicator behavior Power on: LED light stays green and Alienhead logo displays last selected lighting effect.
Turning on/off your headset Press the power button on the right ear cup for two seconds to turn on/off the headset. Auto power off When USB wireless dongle connection is lost (either the computer is turned off or the USB wireless dongle is removed from the USB port), the headset automatically turns off after 30 minutes.
Connecting the headset to your device System requirements One USB port for USB wireless dongle ▪ One USB port for charging (optional) ▪ Microsoft Windows 10 or Microsoft Windows 11, 64-bit ▪ PlayStation®/Xbox/Mobile devices with 3.5mm audio port ▪...
Connecting the headset to your device using the USB wireless dongle 1. Insert the USB wireless dongle into the USB-A to USB-C adapter, and then connect the adapter to the USB port on your computer. 2. The LED lights up blue when connected.
Connecting the headset to your device using the inline audio cable 1. Connect the microphone end of the 3.5 mm inline audio cable to the port on your headset. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the headphone/headset port on your computer or mobile device. 2.
1. On the taskbar, right-click the speaker icon and click Sounds. The Sounds dialog box appears. 2. Click the Playback tab and set the following: Set AW720H Game as the default playback device. ▪ Set AW720H Chat as the default communication device.
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3. Click the Recording tab, set Alienware AW720H Chat as the default device. 4. Click the Communications tab, select Do nothing. Click OK.
NOTE: For more information, please see the AWCC application Online Help. Installing AWCC To use the AWCC features, uninstall Alienware Headset Center (AWHC) if you have already installed AWHC on your computer. You need to install AWCC to configure the features available in Alienware Wireless Gaming Headset AW720H.
Installing AWCC through Windows Update 1. Connect your Alienware USB wireless dongle to your computer through USB port. The AWCC application is downloaded and installed automatically. 2. The AWCC installation may take up to 10 minutes to complete. 3. Go to the program folder to ensure that the AWCC installation is complete.
Updating the headset firmware manually 1. Go to http://www.dell.com/support and search for AW720H. 2. From the Drivers & Downloads tab, download AW720H Headset FW update tool. 3. Connect your headset to your computer through the USB cable.
Using the headset Adjusting the headset Adjust the headband to find your optimal fit. The elastic band can be shifted up and down for the best fit. It is also detachable. When using the microphone, position it approximately two centimeters away from your mouth.
Using features on the headset Adjusting the volume Scroll the volume control wheel to increase or decrease the volume. Scroll up for volume up, scroll down for volume down. Adjusting Game/Chat balance control The volume balance of game and chat is 100% for each mode when using the headset for the first time.
Muting/unmuting the microphone When the microphone is retracted fully into the headset, the microphone will be muted and the mic mute button will be disabled. When the microphone is extended, user can mute or unmute by pressing the microphone mute button. Mic mute LED lights up red when the microphone is muted.
Replacing the ear pads To remove ear pads, hold the ear pad firmly, twist toward the back of the headset and pull straight out. Note that left and right ear pads are different. Match the arrow marks on the ear pad and the ear cup to replace the ear pad.
Ensure that the device/media player is not muted. Check the playback setting on the computer, and ensure that the default device is set to AW720H Game. Check the headset is within range (10 m) of the wireless dongle.
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Problems Possible solutions Check the recording tab in Sounds settings, and ensure that the default device is set to AW720H Chat. Ensure that the headset is within range (10 m) of the wireless dongle. If the headset is connected using the inline audio...
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Ensure that the headset is turned on. do not light up Inline cable connection won’t show lighting. Open Alienware Command Center, and ensure that the lights are turned on. Wireless range is Ensure that the wireless dongle is not covered or too short blocked by metal or electronic objects.
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Alienware Ensure that the headset is powered on and command center connected to the computer via the wireless dongle. does not Reconnect the wireless dongle or restart Alienware recognize the Command Center. headset...
Specifications Specifications Value Headset weight 348 g Headset dimensions Length: 183.91 mm (7.24 inches) Width: 111.67 mm (4.40 inches) Height: 214.39 mm (8.44 inches) Microphones Noise Reduction microphone Speaker 40 mm Dynamic PureSound speaker (Hi-Fi) Speaker maximum input power 50 mW Speaker frequency range 20Hz to 40kHz Operating temperature...
Warranty information Limited warranty and return policies The Alienware Dual Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW720H carries a 2-years limited hardware warranty. If purchased together with a Dell computer, it will follow the system warranty. For U.S. customers: This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell’s end user agreement, which you can find at https://www.dell.com/terms.
Safety information Keep the volume at optimal levels while in use. Do not listen at high volume levels for a long period. Prolonged exposure to a high volume may cause a high sound pressure and may cause a risk of hearing damage.