Gateway M250 User manual

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Using the Port Replicator
• Identifying features
• Connecting and disconnecting the port
replicator

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Using the Port Replicator
Top
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.
Power button

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Right
Right
Component Icon Description
USB ports Plug USB devices (such as a diskette drive, flash
drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse)
into these ports.
USB
ports

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Back
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.
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.
USB 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.
IEEE 1394
port
Headphone
jack
Ethernet
jack
USB
port Monitor
port
Printer
port
Serial
port Power
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:
1Connect the power cord to the AC adapter that was packaged with
your port replicator.
2Connect the AC adapter to your port replicator’s power connector.
For more information, see “Back” on page 4.

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3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
4Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator.
5Plug the port replicator into the port replicator jack on the notebook.
6Press 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 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.

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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:
1If 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.
2Unplug 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.
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.
Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against
personal injury and damage to your Gateway port
replicator.