Gateway Port Replicator User Guide
Using the Port Replicator • Identifying features • Connecting and disconnecting the port replicator 1
Using the Port Replicator Top Power button Component Power button Icon Description Press to turn the power on or off. This power button works the same as the notebook power button when connected to the notebook. For example, if the notebook power button is set to Standby/Resume mode, pressing this button will place the notebook in Standby mode. The power button has two indicators: The outside clear plastic ring indicates the port replicator power status.
Right Right USB ports Component USB ports Icon Description Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. www.gateway.
Using the Port Replicator Back USB port Headphone jack IEEE 1394 port Component 4 Printer port Icon Serial port Monitor port Ethernet jack Power connector Description Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder or external hard drive) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.
Connecting to the port replicator Connecting to the port replicator You can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook is off, on, or in Standby mode. Attaching to the port replicator To attach your notebook to the port replicator: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter that was packaged with your port replicator. 2 Connect the AC adapter to your port replicator’s power connector. For more information, see “Back” on page 4. www.gateway.
Using the Port Replicator 6 3 4 5 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 6 Press the power button located on the top of the port replicator. Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator. Plug the port replicator into the port replicator jack on the notebook. www.gateway.
Connecting to the port replicator Important The notebook may detect additional devices and add drivers after being attached to the port replicator. This process must be completed for components to work correctly. Follow any on-screen instructions, if necessary. Important The port replicator’s power button controls both the notebook and the port replicator only after the port replicator is connected to AC power.
Using the Port Replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator You can separate your notebook from the port replicator while your notebook is off or on (not in Standby or Hibernate mode). To separate your notebook from the port replicator: 1 If your notebook is off, go to Step 2. -ORIf your notebook is on, click Start, then click Undock Computer. The Undock Computer menu item appears in the Start menu only while the notebook is docked. 2 Unplug the port replicator from the notebook.
Important safety information ■ If you use an extension cord with this port replicator, make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Care during use ■ Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. ■ Do not spill anything on the port replicator. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your port replicator.
Using the Port Replicator Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this port replicator are: shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the port replicator.
Important safety information CE Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11b wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11b products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions, and are not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use.
Using the Port Replicator ■ If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your “end of life” product, you may contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product’s user guide and we will be glad to help you with your effort.
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