Using the Port Replicator
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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
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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.
Care during use
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Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
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Do not spill anything on the port replicator. The best way to avoid spills is to
avoid eating and drinking near your port replicator.
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Unplug the port replicator from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
personnel if:
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The power cord or plug is damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the port replicator.
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The port replicator does not operate properly when the operating
instructions are followed.
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The port replicator was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
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The port replicator performance changes.
Replacement parts and accessories
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway.
