ADVANCED PORT REPLICATOR II USERGUIDE ®
Using the Port Replicator • • • • • • Top Back Right side Connecting to the port replicator Using the battery charger Important safety information 1
Using the Port Replicator Top Power button Battery charge indicator Docking release latch Battery charging bay release button Docking port Component Icon Description Battery charging bay release button Press to open the battery charging bay. Battery charge indicator ■ Power button Press to turn the notebook power on or off. Docking port Connect the notebook to this port. Warning: Power is passed through this port.
www.gateway.com Back USB ports DVI port Modem jack S-Video out jack Monitor port Ethernet jack Component USB ports Line in jack PS/2 keyboard port Icon Parallel port Power connector Serial port PS/2 mouse port Headphone/ S/PDIF jack IEEE 1394 port Description USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. DVI port Plug a digital monitor or digital television into this port.
Using the Port Replicator Component Icon Description Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port. Serial port Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this port. PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port. Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your port replicator may deactivate the touchpad on your notebook. IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a digital camcorder or MP3 player) into this 4-pin IEEE 1394 port.
www.gateway.com Connecting to the port replicator You can attach your notebook to the port replicator while your notebook is off, on, in Standby, Sleep, or Hibernate mode. Attaching to the port replicator To attach your notebook to the port replicator: 1 Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator. 2 Rest the front edge of the notebook on your desktop, then hold the left edge of the notebook against the alignment rail. 3 Press down on the notebook until it snaps into place.
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, Sleep, or Hibernate mode). To disconnect 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 Press down on the docking release latch.
www.gateway.com Using the battery charger You can use the battery charger to charge a spare battery even if a notebook is also using the port replicator. To charge a battery using the battery charging bay: 1 Press the battery charging bay open button. The battery charging bay cover opens. 2 Insert the battery with the battery contacts down and the label to the back of the port replicator. 3 When the battery is completely charged, pull the battery out of the port replicator.
Using the Port Replicator Using two external monitors To connect two external monitors: 1 Connect a monitor to the DVI port on the port replicator. 2 Connect a monitor to the monitor port on the port replicator. 3 Turn on the notebook. 4 Connect the notebook to the port replicator. Using the ATI video driver Use the following procedure if your notebook uses the ATI video driver. To use two external monitors with ATI video: (Start), All Programs, Catalyst Control Center, then click CCC.
www.gateway.com Important The VGA monitor will display before the DVI monitor. For best results, use the VGA monitor as your primary monitor and the DVI monitor as your secondary monitor. Using the Intel video driver Use the following procedures if your notebook uses the Intel video driver. To use two external monitors with Intel video: 1 Right-click the desktop, then click Graphics Properties. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver opens.
Using the Port Replicator Important safety information Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway port replicator. Your Gateway port replicator is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this port replicator, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the port replicator and in the documentation are followed.
www.gateway.com Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the port replicator. Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Using the Port Replicator California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. 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.
www.gateway.com 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 © 2007 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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