Gateway Network Card M250 User Manual

Gateway Port Replicator  
User Guide  
 
 
Using the Port Replicator  
• Identifying features  
• Connecting and disconnecting the port  
replicator  
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Using the Port Replicator  
Top  
Power button  
Component  
Icon  
Description  
Power button  
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.  
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Right  
Right  
USB  
ports  
Component  
Icon  
Description  
USB ports  
Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash  
drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse)  
into these ports.  
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Using the Port Replicator  
Back  
USB  
port  
Headphone  
jack  
Printer  
port  
Serial  
port  
Monitor Ethernet  
port jack  
Power  
connector  
IEEE 1394  
port  
Component  
Icon  
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.  
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IEEE 1394 port  
USB 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.  
Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive,  
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this  
port.  
Printer port  
Plug a parallel printer into this port.  
Serial port  
Plug a serial device into this port.  
Monitor port  
Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.  
Ethernet jack  
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.  
Power connector  
Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.  
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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.  
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Using the Port Replicator  
3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.  
4 Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator.  
5 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.  
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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  
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.  
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  
Important  
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.  
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.  
This port replicator does not support Fast IR.  
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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.  
-OR-  
If 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.  
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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.  
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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  
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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.  
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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.  
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by  
understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable),  
recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was  
delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.  
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce  
electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of “end  
of life” products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially  
hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.  
Notices  
Copyright © 2005 Gateway, Inc.  
All Rights Reserved  
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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. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions.  
Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to  
continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may  
appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at  
www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental,  
or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the  
possibility of such damages.  
In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in  
this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.  
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Gateway and the Black-and-White Spot Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway,  
Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. SpotShop, Spotshop.com, and Your:)Ware are trademarks of  
Gateway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark  
of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks  
of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification  
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