Dell XPS 15z Setup Manual page 25

1 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals.
NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read.
2 Mini-DisplayPort connector — Digital interface standard connector that connects to
external DisplayPort monitors and projectors.
NOTE: The mini‑DisplayPort connector also connects to a VGA/DVI connector through
an optional mini‑DisplayPort adapter. You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the mini‑
DsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com.
3
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: 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 feature is automatically shut off when only 10% of the total
battery life remains.
Using Your XPS Laptop
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