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XPS 13 Setup and Specifications

Left

Image: Left view
  1. Power-adapter port

    Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and charge the battery.

  2. 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: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard USB and DisplayPort devices.
  3. USB 3.0 port

    Connect peripherals such as external storage devices and printers. Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.

  4. Headset port

    Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

  5. Battery-charge status button

    Press to check the charge remaining in the battery.

  6. Battery-charge status lights (5)

    Turns on when the battery-charge status button is pressed. Each light indicates approximately 20% charge.

  7. Left speaker

    Provides audio output.


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