Dell Alienware M17x R3 (Early 2011) User Manual
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CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP
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eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare
— Connects to eSATA
compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or 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.
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HDMI-input connector
—
Connects to the HDMI‑output connector on your video
device such as a DVD player, camcorder, or gaming device.
NOTE: The HDMI-input connector works only when the computer is on.