Gateway m275 port replicator User Manual

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Using the Gateway M275 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 convertible 
tablet PC, 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 
convertible tablet PC.
Read this guide to learn:
■Where ports and jacks are located
■How to connect and disconnect the port replicator
■How to secure the port replicator with a locking cable
ImportantSee your notebook’s user’s guide for important technical 
support, safety, regulatory, and legal information. 
						

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Front
Component Icon Description
Kensington™  lock ring Secure your convertible tablet PC and port replicator to 
an object by connecting a Kensington cable lock through 
this ring and into the Kensington lock slot on your 
convertible tablet PC. For more information, see 
“Securing your port replicator” on page 8.
Docking port Connect your convertible tablet PC to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This 
docking connection is certified to UL 1950 for use only 
with convertible tablet PCs designed for your Gateway 
port replicator.
Docking release latch Press the release latch to attach the convertible 
tablet PC. Lift the release latch to release your 
convertible tablet PC.
Docking 
portDocking 
release 
latch Kensington 
lock ring 
						

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Left side
Component Icon Description
USB port Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a 
diskette drive, flash drive, Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, 
scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.
USB port 
						

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Back
Component Icon Description
S/PDIF  digital  audio  jack Plug an optical (Toslink) AC-3 digital audio cable into this 
jack.
S-Video  out  jack Plug a standard S-Video device (such as a television or 
VCR) into this jack.
USB  ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB 
Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, 
keyboard, or mouse) into these ports.
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 
The built-in speakers on your convertible tablet PC are 
turned off when speakers or headphones are plugged 
into this jack.
This jack is turned off when headphones are plugged into 
your convertible tablet PC’s headphone jack.
Line in jack Connect an external audio input source (such as a 
stereo) to this jack so that you can record sound on your 
convertible tablet PC or play sound through your 
convertible tablet PC speakers.
S/PDIF digital 
audio jack
Headphone jack
Line in jackPower connector
Ethernet 
jack Serial 
portMonitor 
port Parallel 
portUSB 
ports S-Video
out jack
PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 mouse port
Microphone jack 
						

							5www.gateway.com Parallel port Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Serial port Plug a serial device (such as a digital camera) into this 
port.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port.
Ethernet jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack.
PS/2  keyboard  port Plug a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard into this port. 
Attaching a PS/2 keyboard to your port replicator may 
deactivate the built-in keyboard.
PS/2 mouse port Plug a Personal System/2 (PS/2) mouse into this port. 
Attaching a PS/2 mouse to your port replicator may 
deactivate the touchpad.
Component Icon Description 
						

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Connecting to the port replicator
You can attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator while your 
convertible tablet PC is off, on, or in Standby mode.
Attaching to the port replicator
To attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator:
1Make sure the docking release latch is in the fully raised position.
2Align the connector holes on the bottom of your convertible tablet PC with 
the docking posts on the port replicator.
3Press down on the docking release latch until your convertible tablet PC 
moves into place, docking with the port replicator.
4Connect external devices to the ports on the port replicator.
ImportantYour convertible tablet PC 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. 
						

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Disconnecting from the port replicator
You can separate your convertible tablet PC from the port replicator while your 
convertible tablet PC is off or on (not in Standby or Hibernate mode).
To separate your convertible tablet PC from the port replicator:
1If your convertible tablet PC is off, go to Step 2.
-OR-
Click/Tap 
Start, then click/tap Undock Computer. The Undock Computer 
menu item appears in the Start menu only while your convertible tablet PC 
is docked.
2Pull up on the docking release latch. Your convertible tablet PC will move 
out and away from the port replicator.
3Lift your convertible tablet PC off of the port replicator. 
						

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Securing your port replicator
You can secure your convertible tablet PC 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 convertible tablet PC.
To secure your convertible tablet PC and port replicator:
1Rotate out the security ring on the port replicator.
2Attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator.
3Secure one end of the Kensington cable to a solid object, then run the other 
end of the cable through the security ring and lock it into the slot provided 
on the left side of your convertible tablet PC.
ImportantIf your are using a PC Card in your convertible tablet PC, 
attach the Kensington cable to the Kensington slot located 
on the right side of your convertible tablet PC.
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