Owner's Manual

Using the Port Replicator
8
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:
1 If the notebook is turned off, go to Step 4.
2 Make sure that the notebook is not using
any of the devices plugged into the port
replicator.
3 Make sure that the notebook has a charged
battery or is plugged into an AC outlet.
4 Unplug the port replicator from the
notebook.
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
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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.
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Do not use this port replicator near water or a heat source such as a radiator.
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Set up the port replicator on a stable work surface.
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The port replicator should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the rating label.
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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.
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If you use an extension cord with this port replicator, make sure that the total
ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating.