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. When the power adapter is connected to the port replicator and plugged into an outlet, the ring lights up. The icon in the center of the power button indicates the notebook power status: On - notebook is on. Blinking - notebook is in Standby mode. Off - notebook is off. For more information about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving Settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 www.gateway.com 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.com 3 Using the Port Replicator Back USB port Headphone jack IEEE 1394 port Printer port Serial port Monitor port Ethernet jack Power connector Component Headphone jack Icon Description Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged into this jack. 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. Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug a parallel printer into this port. IEEE 1394 port USB port Printer port Serial port Monitor port Ethernet jack Plug a serial device into this port. Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port. Plug a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network cable into this jack. The other end of the cable can be plugged into a cable modem, DSL modem, access point, router, or an Ethernet network jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Power connector 4 www.gateway.com 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.com 5 Using the Port Replicator 3 4 5 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator. Plug the port replicator into the port replicator jack on the notebook. 6 Press the power button located on the top of the port replicator. 6 www.gateway.com 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. Important The notebook's monitor port is disabled when the port replicator is connected to the notebook. If you want to use an external monitor, plug it into the monitor port on the port replicator. Important The notebook's Ethernet jack is disabled when the port replicator is connected to the notebook. If you want to connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network, plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet jack on 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. Important This port replicator does not support Fast IR. www.gateway.com 7 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 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. Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway port replicator. Setting up your port replicator Read and follow all instructions marked on the port replicator and in the documentation before you operate your port replicator. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use. Do not use this port replicator near water or a heat source such as a radiator. Set up the port replicator on a stable work surface. The port replicator should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. Some port replicators are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the port replicator is properly grounded when in use. The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet. 8 www.gateway.com 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. 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. The port replicator does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed. The port replicator was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. The port replicator performance changes. Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. Regulatory compliance statements United States of America 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. www.gateway.com 9 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. 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. Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 2, and RSS-210, Issue 4 (Dec. 2000). "To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing." Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 2, et CNR-210, No. 4 (Dec. 2000). "Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilizé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence." European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): EN55022 (CISPR 22) Electromagnetic Interference EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) Electromagnetic Immunity EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2)-Power Line Harmonics EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3)-Power Line Flicker EN60950 (IEC60950) Product Safety 10 www.gateway.com 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. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or regions for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country or region of use. And deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country or region of use could be an infringement of local law and may be punished as such. 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. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste stream (residential garbage collection). The "Crossed-Out Waste Bin" label affixed to this product is your reminder to dispose of your "end of life" product properly. Substances such as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable, recyclable, and reusable. You can do your part for the environment by following these simple steps: When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional waste collection administration for recycling. In some cases, your "end of life" product may be "traded in" for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. Call Gateway to see if this program is available in your area. www.gateway.com 11 Using the Port Replicator If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your "end of life" product, you ...