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Using the Gateway PRMPH Port
Replicator
The optional port replicator gives you a convenient way to attach external
devices such as a monitor, a full-size keyboard, or an AC adapter.
Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on your notebook, the
port replicator lets you make all of those connections in one step. The port
replicator also gives you access to additional ports not found on your notebook.
Read this guide to learn:
■ Where ports and jacks are located
■ How to connect
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Front Kensington Docking Docking lock ring port release latch Component Icon Description Kensington™ lock ring Secure your notebook and port replicator to an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock through this ring and into the Kensington lock slot on your notebook. For more information, see “Securing your port replicator” on page 9. Docking port Connect your notebook to this port. Warning! Power is passed through this port. This docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use on
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Back Universal jack 3 Universal jack 1 Universal jack 5 Monitor USB Ethernet Power Serial port ports jack connector port PS/2 mouse port Universal jack 4 S-Video Parallel Modem S/PDIF out jack port jack digital audio PS/2 keyboard port jack Universal jack 2 Component Icon Description USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port. Seria
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Component Icon Description Universal jack 1 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: (blue plug) ■ Off (Default) ■ Stereo in: an external audio input source (such as a stereo) can be plugged into this jack so that you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through your notebook speakers. ■ Stereo out: an amplified external audio device (such as a stereo) can be plugged into this jack so you can play your notebook audio through that device. Important: Stereo out can
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Component Icon Description Universal jack 5 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: -3 (orange plug) ■ Off ■ Stereo in: an external audio input source (such as a stereo) can be plugged into this jack so that you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through your notebook speakers. ■ Stereo out: an amplified external audio device (such as a stereo) can be plugged into this jack so you can play your notebook audio through that device. Important: Stereo out can be co
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Component Icon Description Universal jack 2 This jack is user configurable for one of the following: (pink plug) ■ Microphone: a microphone can be plugged into this jack (Default). Important: A microphone can only be plugged into this jack or universal jack 1 on your notebook. ■ Off ■ Stereo in: an external audio input source (such as a stereo) can be plugged into this jack so that you can record sound on your notebook or play sound through your notebook speakers. ■ Stereo out: an amplified
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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 To attach your notebook to the port replicator: 1 Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator. 2 Align the connector holes on the bottom of your notebook with the docking posts on the port replicator. 3 Press down on your notebook until it snaps into place. Warning Press down on the outside edges of your note
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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 and using Windows XP, click Start, then click Undock Computer. The Undock Computer menu item appears in the Start menu only while your notebook is docked. -OR- If your notebook is on and using Windows 2000, click
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Securing your port replicator You can secure your notebook and port replicator to an object by using the security ring located on the left side of the port replicator and the Kensington lock slot located on the left side of your notebook. To secure your notebook and port replicator: 1 Open the security ring on the port replicator. 2 Attach your notebook to the port replicator. 3 Secure one end of the Kensington cable to a solid object, then run the other end of the cable through the security
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Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information United States of America Telecommunications per FCC part 68 (applicable to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. An FCC-compliant telephone line cord with a modul
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Canada Telecommunications per Industry Canada CS-03 (for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem) The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users’ satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities o
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Additional information See your user’s guide for additional technical support, safety, regulatory, and legal information. © 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. MAN M675 PORTREPLICATOR GDE R0 11/03 w
