Dell Alienware M11x R3 (Early 2011) User Manual

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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP

DisplayPort connector

—

Connects your computer to external monitors and

projectors with DisplayPort.

HDMI connector

—

Connects to a TV for both multi‑channel digital audio and

video signals.

NOTE: For a monitor without built‑in speakers, only the video signal will be read.

USB connector with USB PowerShare

— Connects to USB devices, such as a

mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
The USB Powershare feature allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is
powered on/off or in sleep state.

NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off or in sleep
state. In such cases, turn on the computer to charge the device.

NOTE: You can enable or disable the option of charging the USB devices when the
computer is powered off or in sleep mode through the BIOS settings.

NOTE: If you turn off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops
charging. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again.

NOTE: The USB PowerShare is automatically shut off when only 10% of the total battery
life remains.