Dell Alienware 17 R4 Setup and Specifications - Page 9

Left, USB 3.0 Type-C port

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1. Network port (with lights) Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access. The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity. 2. Mini DisplayPort Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 3. HDMI port Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output. 4. Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3. NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device. 5. External graphics port Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics performance. 6. Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery. Left 1. Security-cable slot (for Noble locks) Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer. 2. USB 3.0 (Type-C) port Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging. 3. USB 3.0 port with PowerShare Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off. NOTE: If the charge on your computer's battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge your computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare port. NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging. 4. Microphone/headphone port (configurable) Connect an external microphone for sound input or headphones for sound output. 5. Headset port Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo). 9

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1.
Network port (with lights)
Connect an Ethernet (RJ45) cable from a router or a broadband modem for network or Internet access.
The two lights next to the connector indicate the connectivity status and network activity.
2.
Mini DisplayPort
Connect to a TV or another DisplayPort-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
3.
HDMI port
Connect to a TV or another HDMI-in enabled device. Provides video and audio output.
4.
Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port
Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display
adapter.
Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.
NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device.
5.
External graphics port
Connect an Alienware Graphics Amplifier to enhance the graphics performance.
6.
Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.
Left
1.
Security-cable slot (for Noble locks)
Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
2.
USB 3.0 (Type-C) port
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices.
Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.
3.
USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is
turned off.
NOTE: If the charge on your computer’s battery is less than 10 percent, you must connect the power adapter to charge
your computer, and USB devices connected to the PowerShare port.
NOTE: If a USB device is connected to the PowerShare port before the computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you
must disconnect and connect it again to enable charging.
4.
Microphone/headphone port (configurable)
Connect an external microphone for sound input or headphones for sound output.
5.
Headset port
Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).
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