- What is in the Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless box
- Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless Features
- Headset
- Accessories
- Charging the headset
- Battery status
- Setting up your Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless
- System requirements
- Inserting the boom microphone
- Connecting the headset to your device using the USB wireless dongle
- Connecting the headset to your device using Bluetooth
- Connecting the headset to your device using the Inline audio cable
- Using the headset
- Adjusting the headset
- Troubleshooting
- Additional Information
![AW920H - Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_1.jpeg)
Figure 1: Work faster and smarter with the Dell AW920H
![Dell AW920H Contents](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_2.jpeg)
Figure 2: Dell Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless Box Contents
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Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW920H |
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USB-A to USB-C charging cable |
3 |
USB wireless dongle |
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Documents |
5 |
3.5 mm inline audio cable |
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Detachable boom microphone |
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USB-A to USB-C adaptor |
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Soft carry pouch |
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![Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless headset](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_3.jpeg)
Figure 3: Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless headset
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Indicator LED |
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Power button |
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Headset touch control area |
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Port for Inline audio cable and Boom microphone |
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USB-C Charging port |
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Automatic Noise Cancellation (ANC) On / Off slider |
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Microphone mute button |
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Slider switch for 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth pairing |
![Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless accessories](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_4.jpeg)
Figure 4: Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless accessories
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Microphone mute slider |
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Microphone |
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Microphone |
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Microphone mute LED |
To charge the headset, use the USB-A to USB-C cable:
- Connect USB-C end of the cable to headset.
- Connect USB-A end of the cable to computer.
![Charging Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_5.jpeg)
Figure 5: Charging Alienware 920H Tri-Mode Wireless
NOTE: For best results, ensure that the battery is fully charged when using it for the first time.
NOTE: To improve battery life, turn off the power switch when the headset is not used.
The complete charging of battery may take less than 2.5 hours. When the headset is turned off and charging, the LED light and Alienhead logo indicate the battery status.
![AW920H Battery status LED](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_6.jpeg)
Figure 6: Battery status LED
Green |
Fully charged |
Power LED and Alienhead logo lights stay green. |
Blinking Green and Amber |
Charging |
Power on: LED light and Alienhead logo changes between amber and green for 12 seconds, then goes to previous lighting effect. Power off: Light changes between amber and green. |
Blinking Amber |
Battery less than 20% |
Power LED: LED light slowly blinks in amber. Alienhead logo: Light fast blinks in amber for 5 seconds, then go dark for 15 seconds. This cycle repeats until battery dead. |
The headset automatically turns off after 30 minutes when;
- USB wireless dongle connection is lost.
- Bluetooth is not connected.
- Connected computer is turned off.
- Thee USB wireless dongle is removed from the USB port.
To turn the headset on, press the Power button for two seconds.
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- One USB port for USB wireless dongle
- One USB port for charging (optional)
- Microsoft Windows 11 or Windows 10 64-bit, Mobile, PS4, or XboxOne
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Insert the boom microphone firmly into the boom microphone port of the headset when connected using wireless dongle or Bluetooth.
![Detachable boom microphone](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_7.jpeg)
Figure 7: Detachable Boom microphone
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- Plug the USB wireless dongle into the USB-A to USB-C adaptor, and then connect the adaptor to the USB port on your computer.
![Plug the USB wireless dongle](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_8.jpeg)
Figure 8: Plug the USB wireless dongle
- Slide the pairing switch slider on the headset to 2.4 GHz mode. The headset and the USB wireless dongle are prepaired.
![Switch slider on the headset to 2.4GHz mode](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_9.jpeg)
Figure 9: Switch slider on the headset to 2.4 GHz mode
- The LED lights up white when connected.
![White LED when connected](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_10.jpeg)
Figure 10: White LED when connected
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- Turn on the Bluetooth in your computer before connecting the headset using Bluetooth.
![Turn on the Bluetooth in your computer before connecting the headset using Bluetooth](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_11.jpeg)
Figure 11: Turn on the Bluetooth on your computer
- Slide the pairing switch slider to the bottom for two seconds. When you see that the blue light blinks, the pairing mode is on.
![Turn on Bluetooth pairing](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_12.jpeg)
Figure 12: Turn on Bluetooth pairing
- Connect the headset to computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet and so on. The LED lights up blue when connected.
![The LED lights up blue when connected through Bluetooth](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_13.jpeg)
Figure 13: The LED lights up blue when connected through Bluetooth
- Connect one end of the 3.5 mm inline audio cable to the boom microphone port on your headset.
- Connect the other end to the audio or headset port on your computer or mobile device.
![Connecting the headset to your device using the Inline audio cable](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_14.jpeg)
Figure 14: Connecting the headset to your device using the Inline audio cable
- The headset speakers and the microphone on the cable continue to work even when the headset is turned off, as long as the headset is connected to a 3.5 mm inline audio cable. However, the buttons and LEDs stop functioning if the headset is turned off.
- While using the 3.5 mm inline audio cable, the audio source is provided only by the Inline cable. The 2.4G mode and the Bluetooth mode still continue to work even after removing the audio cable.
- When using the 3.5 mm inline audio cable, the headset is compatible with any device with audio jack port like mobile, XboxOne, and PS4.
NOTE: Audio from 3.5 mm inline audio cable will be muted when USB-C cable is connected to a power source for charging.
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Adjust the headband and ear pads to find the optimal fit for your head. When using boom microphone, position it approximately two centimeters away from your mouth.
![Adjust the headband and ear pads](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_15.jpeg)
Figure 15: Adjust the headband and ear pads
The ear cups can be rotated to wear the headset around the neck comfortably, or for easier storage.
![Rotating the ear cups](https://supportkb.dell.com/img/ka06P000000QDKJQA4/ka06P000000QDKJQA4_en_US_16.jpeg)
Figure 16: Rotating the ear cups
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Problems |
Possible solutions |
Headset has no sound |
- Ensure that the headset is turned on, and properly connected through the wireless dongle, Bluetooth, or Inline audio cable.
- Ensure that you are not using the headset with Inline audio connection while charging.
- Ensure that the audio player is playing music, and that the computer volume and media player volume are on and not muted.
- Click the volume icon on your computer. Adjust the volume level on the volume bar.
- Check the playback setting on the computer, and ensure that the default device is set to DEVICE NAME.
- Check that the headset is within range (10 m) of the wireless dongle or connected mobile devices. (if connected through the wireless dongle or Bluetooth)
- Check wireless connection is good.
- Check that the headset is connected to wireless dongle (recommended mode) on your computer during game.
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The person on the other end cannot hear me |
- Ensure that the microphone is positioned close to the mouth.
- Ensure that the microphone is not muted. The mute light on boom microphone should be off.
- Check the record setting on the computer, and ensure that the default device is set to DEVICE NAME.
- Check that the boom microphone is fully inserted into the microphone port. (if connected through the wireless dongle or Bluetooth)
- Ensure that the headset is within range (10 m) of the wireless dongle or connected mobile devices (if connected through the wireless dongle or Bluetooth).
- Ensure that the audio plug end is well inserted into the boom microphone port on your headset and computer respectively (if connected through the inline audio cable).
- Ensure that the mute slider on the inline audio cable is not muted.
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Abnormal sound is coming out of the headset |
- Check if something is obstructing the headset.
- Adjust the volume level up and down, and check if the abnormal sound changes.
- Ensure that the headset is within range (10 meters) of the wireless dongle or connected mobile devices. (if connected through the wireless dongle or Bluetooth)
- Ensure that the inline audio plug is fully inserted into the audio port of the computer or mobile devices. (if connected through the audio cable
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Unbalanced sound in the headset |
Check that the computer volume balance is set correctly.
- Right-click the headset icon.
- Select playback devices.
- Right-click default playback devices, and select Properties.
- Select Levels, and click Balance. Ensure that the L and R values are the same
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Headset lights do not light up |
- Ensure that the headset is turned on.
- Open Alienware Command Center, and ensure that the lights are turned on.
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Wireless range is too short |
- Ensure that the wireless dongle or connected mobile devices with Bluetooth is not covered or blocked by metal or electronic objects.
- Try connecting the wireless dongle to the USB port on the side of your computer, rather than the USB port at the back of your computer.
- Ensure that no other USB device is connected next to the wireless dongle.
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Microphone picks up too much background noise |
- Ensure that the microphone is positioned close to the mouth.
- Open Alienware Command Center, and reduce the microphone volume.
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Microphone mute is not working when connected with inline audio cable |
- Ensure that the audio plug end is well inserted into the boom microphone port on your headset and computer respectively.
- Ensure that the microphone mute button on the inline audio cable is set to MUTE OFF.
- Ensure that the audio plug end with five poles is inserted to the headset port, and the end with four poles is inserted to your computer or mobile.
- Ensure that the microphone mute button on the inline audio cable is set to MUTE OFF.
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Alienware command center does not recognize the headset |
- Ensure that the headset is turned on and the headset is connected to the computer through the USB wire, wireless dongle, or Bluetooth pairing.
- Reconnect the wireless dongle, pair the headset using the Bluetooth, or restart Alienware Command Center.
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Learn how to use and troubleshoot problems with the AW920H. You can find information about Troubleshooting steps, How-To guides, and relevant Support Videos for assistance.
For the Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset User Guide, go to the Dell Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset Documentation. Then click View PDF to the right of Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset AW920H User Guide, located in the Manuals and Documents section.
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