The DisplayPort Alternate Mode lets you project video and play audio on an external display that supports DisplayPort. Windows 7/8.x—Select Recording Devices. The Sound window will open with the Recording tab highlighted Dust or dirt inside the USB port on your device might be preventing the charger from being inserted correctly.

Make sure your PC (or phone), the external display, and the cable all support DisplayPort or MHL alternate modes. The USB device that you connected to reported a problem, or there’s a problem with the device driver.

Interfaces

Your PC (or phone) is providing power to other devices, so it has temporarily limited the power it provides to the device you just connected to. The best part is that it’s available in three lengths – 3ft, 6ft, and 10ft. This gives you the flexibility of setting up your monitor is as per your convenience and preference. Make sure your PC, the external display, and the cable all support DisplayPort or MHL alternate modes. These were some of the best and well-performing USB-C to DisplayPort cables to help you connect your powerful laptop to a compatible external display. And while you are at it, keep it in mind not to yank the cable out by holding the cable. Rather, grip the strain relief and gently tug at the cable. This way cables last long. Dust or dirt inside the USB port on your device prevented the charger from being inserted correctly.

Make sure the device or dongle is connected to the USB-C port on your PC (or phone) that supports the correct Alternate Mode. For example, if you're connecting a Thunderbolt Alternate Mode device, make sure you connect to the USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt. Chargers that don't have a standard USB Type-C connector might use a proprietary, nonstandard connector that your PC (or phone) doesn’t support. The Alternate Mode feature must be supported on the PC or phone's hardware and software, and the connected device or dongle. You might also need a specific USB-C cable. The device or dongle you connected to has new features for USB-C that your PC (or phone) doesn’t support. Again, it has standard looks and doesn’t have fancy frills like the braided exterior, textured connectors, and the likes. It’s a simple USB-C to DisplayPort cable, and that’s about it.Chargers that don't have a standard USB Type-C connector might use a proprietary, nonstandard connector that your PC doesn’t support. At the same time, if you are on a Windows system and have more than one DisplayPort-compatible monitor, you can also use the MST mode to daisy chain both the monitors. USB-C to DisplayPort—Utilizes the video capabilities of USB-C ports on supported devices to drive a DisplayPort monitor. USB C to DisplayPort cable supports up to 3840x2160 @ 60Hz (4K)

If your Windows 10 phone is already running the latest version of Windows 10 Mobile, try to connect your device to a Windows 10 PC instead. To charge faster, your PC, charger, and cable must all support the industry standards. Your charger and cable must also support the power levels your PC requires for the faster charging. For example, if your PC requires 12V and 3A for the fastest charging, a 5V, 3A charger won’t give you the fastest charging. All other products will be delivered via the fastest available method (excluding bank holidays and weekends) and generally within 3-5 days, depending on customer location. Plug and Play installation on any Windows, Mac, Chrome OS, or Linux host which supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) video output functionality. Again, it’s a versatile cable and works on macOS and Windows systems. CableMatters claims that this one can support 8K resolution at 60Hz. However, you can rest assured that this DisplayPort cable works perfectly in 4K resolution at 60Hz.Make sure the device or dongle is connected to the USB-C port on your PC that supports the correct Alternate Mode. For example, if you're connecting a Thunderbolt Alternate Mode device, make sure you connect to the USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt™. One of the major advantages of DisplayPort over USB-C is that you can use it more easily in newer, slimmer devices such as notebooks, tablets, phones, or displays. Since the USB Type-C connector is the latest USB interface that almost all new devices sport, this reduces the number of ports required on any one device. Select the Start button, then type device manager and select Device Manager from the list of results.

In the upper left corner of the settings window, in the search box, type "lid" then select Change what closing the lid does from the search results There's a driver in the device you connected to that isn't supported in the version of Windows 10 Mobile your phone is running. For information about the supported devices, see Universal Serial Bus (USB). The USB device might have limited functionality when connected to this port. Plug the USB device into a different USB port on your PC.

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Hard drive retention: Hard drive retention is not available on models with a soldered hard drive, including XPS 9315 2in1, Chromebooks or Venue tablets, except the Venue 11 Pro.