Gateway 3100 Betriebsanweisung
62 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook
Checking Out the Port Replicator
The optional port replicator for the Solo 3100 gives you a convenient way to
attach external devices such as a monitor, a full-size keyboard, or an AC
power adapter. Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on the
notebook’s rear panel, 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 the notebook’s rear panel.
attach external devices such as a monitor, a full-size keyboard, or an AC
power adapter. Although devices can be attached directly to the ports on the
notebook’s rear panel, 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 the notebook’s rear panel.
The replicator uses the following parts to securely hold your notebook:
Component
Description
A. Notebook
release buttons
While pressing these buttons, lift the note-
book off the replicator.
book off the replicator.
B. Notebook
securing tabs
These tabs help secure the notebook to the
replicator and help ensure a constant, strong
connection between the two devices.
replicator and help ensure a constant, strong
connection between the two devices.
C. Notebook
elevating
platforms
platforms
When the notebook release buttons are
pressed, these platforms rise and help
release the notebook from the replicator.
pressed, these platforms rise and help
release the notebook from the replicator.
D. Docking
connector
This is the electronic connection between the
notebook and the replicator.
notebook and the replicator.
A
A
B
B
C
C
D