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XPS 8950 Setup and Specifications

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Image: Front view ofXPS 8950

  1. Slim optical drive (optional)

    The optical drive reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs.

  2. Optical-drive activity light

    The optical-drive activity light turns on when the computer reads from or writes to an optical drive.

  3. Optical-drive eject button

    Press to open the optical drive tray.

  4. Optical-drive emergency eject pinhole

    Used to eject the optical-drive tray manually if the optical-drive eject button fails.

    NOTE: For more information about manually ejecting optical-drive trays, see the knowledge base article 000139665 at www.dell.com/support.

  5. Power button

    Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.

    Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.

    Press and hold to force shut-down the computer.

  6. SD-card slot

    Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types:

    • Secure Digital (SD)
    • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
    • Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
  7. Universal Audio Jack

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

  8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2)

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

  9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare

    Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.

    Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to charge connected USB devices.
    NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep in the BIOS to enable PowerShare feature on your computer.
    NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.

  10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare

    Connect devices such as external storage devices and printers.

    Provides data transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. Provides up to 15 W power output that enables faster charging.

    NOTE: Deep Sleep is enabled by default. Disable Deep Sleep in the BIOS to enable PowerShare feature on your computer.
    NOTE: PowerShare enables you to charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.

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