Alienware M18X manual Right View Features

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1ExpressCard slot — Provides support for additional memory, wired and wireless communications, multimedia, and security features. The slot supports 54 mm Express cards.

NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. The slot does NOT support PC Cards.

2Optical drive — Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and

Blu-ray Discs (optional). Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. For more information, see “Using the Optical Drive“ on page 28.

39-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents.

4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

5 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.

6HDMI-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.

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