Dell Alienware M17x R2 (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 15)

15 CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LAPTOP
4 DisplayPort connector — Connects your computer to external
monitors and projectors with DisplayPort.
5 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or
broadband device.
6 USB connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse,
keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
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USB/eSATA 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 turned off or in standby mode. If you turn off your computer
while charging a USB device, the device will stop charging. To continue
charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is turned
off or in standby mode. In such cases turn on the computer to charge the
device.
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IEEE 1394 A connector — Connects to high-speed serial
multimedia devices such as digital video cameras.
Left View Features
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1 Security cable slot — Attaches a commercially available security
cable to the computer.
NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the
security cable slot on your computer.
2 VGA connector — Connects to video devices, such as a monitor or
projector.
3 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both audio and video signals.
NOTE: For a monitor without built-in speakers, only the video signal will be
read.