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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 chapter to learn:
■Where ports and jacks...

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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 278.
Docking port Connect your convertible tablet PC to this port.
Warning! Power is passed through this port. This 
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Left side
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Left side
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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.
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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 cable into this jack and the jack 
on an S-Video device (such as a television or VCR). For 
more information, see “Viewing the display on a 
television” on page 150.
USB  ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB 
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www.gateway.com 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.
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.
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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 
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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 
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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:
1Open the security ring on the port replicator.
2Attach your convertible tablet PC to the port replicator....

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Troubleshooting
This chapter provides some solutions to common 
convertible tablet PC problems. Read this chapter to learn 
how to:
■Troubleshoot typical hardware and software problems
■Get telephone support
■Use automated troubleshooting systems
■Get tutoring and training
If the suggestions in this chapter do not correct the 
problem, see “Getting Help” on page 51 for more 
information about how to get help. 

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Safety guidelines
While troubleshooting your convertible tablet PC, follow these safety 
guidelines:
■Never remove the memory bay cover, keyboard, or hard drive kit if your 
convertible tablet PC is turned on, the batteries are installed, or while the 
modem cable, network cable, or AC power adapter are connected to your 
convertible tablet PC.
■Make sure that you are correctly grounded before accessing internal 
components. For more information about...