Gateway MX6708 8511838 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide - Page 47

Using an optional port replicator

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Important If the remove hardware icon does not appear on the taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. Using an optional port replicator To remove a PC Card: 1 Click the remove hardware icon in the taskbar, the PC Card name, then click Stop. -OR- Turn off your notebook. 2 Release the eject button by pressing the PC Card eject button once. 3 Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject button again. Using an optional port replicator Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a port replicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the port replicator instead of unplugging all the devices. A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook. For more information about using a port replicator, see the port replicator user guide. 41

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Using an optional port replicator
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To remove a PC Card:
Important
If the remove
hardware icon does
not appear on the
taskbar, click the show
hidden
icons
button.
1
Click the remove hardware
icon in the
taskbar, the PC Card name, then click
Stop
.
-OR-
Turn off your notebook.
2
Release the eject button by pressing the
PC Card eject button once.
3
Eject the PC Card by pressing the eject
button again.
Using an optional port replicator
Although you can attach devices directly to your
notebook, a port replicator lets you make all of
those connections at one time. When you travel
with your notebook, you merely disconnect from
the port replicator instead of unplugging all the
devices.
A port replicator also provides additional ports
and other expansion features not included with
your notebook. For more information about
using a port replicator, see the port replicator
user guide.