Gateway ADC-320, ADC-220 User Manual

Updating Your

Gateway

Connected DVD

Player Firmware

Before your Gateway Co nnected DVD Player can use your

802.11g wire less netwo rking car d, you must update yo ur DVD player’s firmw are.

To update your DVD player’s firmware:

1 Turn on the te levisio n connected to your DVD player ,

then turn on your DVD player by pressing the power

button on the fron t of the play er. 2Press the Open/Close button to open the DVD tray. 3Insert the Gateway Connected DVD Player Firmware

Upgrade CD, then close the DVD tray . A men u appears

on your television. 4 Use the arrow keys on your remote control to

highlight

A screen displays the progress of the upgrade. After the

firmware is updated, the DVD tray open s

automatically. 5 Remove the CD and close the DVD tray. 6 To finish the update, turn off your DVD pla yer by

pressing the power button on the front of the player.

Your DVD player’s firmware has been updated, and it

can now use the 802.11g wireless networking card for

communicating with you r home network.

Upgrade My Firmware, then press Enter.

Appendix : Updating Your Gateway Connected DVD Player Firmware

Regulatory compli ance statement s

Wireless Guidance

The WGM-240 wireless PCMCIA card is intended to be use exclusively with the Gateway Connect ed DVD player .

The WGM-240 802 .11g wir eless LAN (low power Rad io Frequency , RF, t ransmitti ng device) operat es in t he 2400 - 2483.5 MHz band. The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating the wireless LAN.

Limitations, cautions, and concerns are listed below and in the specific country sections (or country group sections). This wireless device is only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on th e device rating label. If the country you will be using the wireless device in is not listed, please cont act that coun tries local Ra dio Approval agency for requirements prior to operation. Wirele ss devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed.

The power output of the WGM-240 wireless LAN device is well below the RF exposure limits as known at this time. Because this wireless device emits less energy than is allowed in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Gateway believes these devices are safe for use. Regardless of the power levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during normal operation.

Measurements have been performed to show that the RF exposure is below what is considered safe limits; however, care should be taken to make sure that the user or bystanders keep the transmitter away from their bodies wh en the w ireless device is transmitting. Measurements indicated compliance with RF exposure limits at the antenna housing's surface.

As stated previously, this ca rd is only intended to be used in the Gateway Connected DVD Player where this separation distance can be maintained.

This wireless device is intended to be used indoors. In some areas, use of this device outdoors is prohibited.

Some circumstances require restrictions on using wireless devices. Examples of common restrictions are listed below:

Warning

Radio frequency wireless comm unication can i nterfere with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current aviation regulations require wireless devices to be turned off while traveling in an airplane . IEEE802.11g (also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi) communication devices are examples of devices that provide wireless communication. See the u ser’ s guide for the device that this card will be installed into for instructions on turning off the wireless functionality.

Warning

In environments where the ri sk of interf eren ce to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, hospitals, and oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated. When in environments where you are uncertain of the sanction to use wireless devices, ask the applicable authority for authorization prior to use or turning on the wireless device.

Every country has different restrictions on the use of wireless devices. When traveling between countries, check with the local Radio Approv al authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country.

Do not operate the wireless device unless all covers and shields are in place and the device it is installed into is fully assembled.

Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service.

Only use drivers approved for the coun try in which the device will be used. Install the Gatewa y d e vice driv ers included with your product, or contact Gateway Technical Support for additional information.

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