Port Replicator USERGUIDE ®
Using the Port Replicator • Top • Right • Back • Connecting to the port replicator • Important safety information 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.
Using the Port Replicator Back USB port Headphone Printer port jack IEEE 1394 port Component Icon Serial port Ethernet jack Monitor port 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. Installing the driver Before using the port replicator for the first time, you must install the driver. To install the driver: 1 Click Start, All Programs, System Recovery, then click Application & Driver Recovery. The Application Recovery program opens. 2 Click the port replicator driver. 3 Click Next. The driver is installed.
Using the Port Replicator Attaching 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. To attach your notebook to the port replicator: 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter that was packaged with your port replicator.
Connecting to the port replicator Important If you are using a USB or parallel port printer connected to the port replicator, you must select Virtual printer port for USB during the Windows printer installation. Windows will not be able to detect your printer if you make a different selection. 5 Plug the port replicator into the port replicator jack on the notebook. Important This port replicator does not support Fast IR.
Using the Port Replicator Disconnecting from the port replicator Caution Do not disconnect the notebook from the port replicator if it is turned on, does not have a charged battery installed, and is not plugged into an AC outlet. 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 the notebook is turned off, go to Step 4.
Regulatory compliance statements 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. Unplug the port replicator from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ The power cord or plug is damaged. ■ Liquid has been spilled into the port replicator.
Using the Port Replicator Canada Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
Environmental information Japanese Notice Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health.
Using the Port Replicator Notices Copyright © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
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