Gateway MX6708 User manual

USER GUIDE
Gateway Port Replicator

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Using the Port Replicator
•Top
•Right
•Back
• Connecting to the port replicator
• Important safety information

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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.

Right
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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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Back
IEEE 1394 port
Headphone
jack
Ethernet jack
USB port
Monitor port
Printer port Serial port
Power connector
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.

Connecting to the port replicator
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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
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.
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.
3Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
4Connect external devices to the ports on
the port replicator.

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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.
5Plug the port replicator into the port
replicator jack on the notebook.
6If the notebook is not turned on, press the
power button located on the top of the
port replicator.

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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:
1If the notebook is turned off, go to Step 4.
2Make sure that the notebook is not using
any of the devices plugged into the port
replicator.
3Make sure that the notebook has a charged
battery or is plugged into an AC outlet.
4Unplug the port replicator from the
notebook.

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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.
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.
■If you use anextension cord with this port replicator, make surethatthe 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.