Gateway SYSMAN017AAUS manual Connections, IR module, Docking bar, Unit’s IR port

User’s Guide 23

Connections

The unit uses a variety of hardware to connect to peripheral devices or to other computer systems. When the unit connects to another system, that system is called the “remote system.”

IR module

The IR module uses infrared technology to send signals between the unit and the remote system. The odd-shaped end of the module (the receiver/transmitter) must be placed within nine inches of the IR port located on the back of the unit. The flat side of this end must directly face the IR port. The other end connects to the remote system’s serial port as shown below:

IR receiver/transmitter:	Serial port connector:
point the flat side of this toward	connect this end to the serial port
the unit’s IR port and place it	connector on the remote system.

within 9 inches.
	Unit’s IR port:	Typical serial port:
	located on the back	located on the
	of the unit.	remote system.

When the IR module is active, the IR module icon lights in the status display bar. (See page 8.)

Docking bar

The docking bar, or port replicator, duplicates many of the connectors and ports found on the back of the unit as well as a line out jack for audio, a game port, and an extra PS/2 port. Peripheral devices—such as an external keyboard, mouse, or joystick—connect to the bar, which then connects to the system.