Gateway ADC-320, WGM-240 Firmware Update Manual

Updating Your

Gateway

Connected DVD

Player Firmware

Before your Gateway Co nnected DVD Player can use your

802.11 g wirele ss network ing card, you must u pdate your
DVD player’ s firmwar e.

To update your DVD player’s firmware:

1 T urn on the te levisio n connec ted to your DVD player ,

then turn on your DVD player by pressing the power

button on the front of the player.
2Press the Open/Close button to open the DVD tray.
3Insert the Gateway Conne cted DVD Player Firmware

Upgrade CD, then close th e DVD tray. A menu 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

firmw are is up dated, th e DVD tray opens

automatically.
5 Remove the CD and close the DVD tray.
6 To finish the u pdate, tu rn off your D VD player b y

pressing the power button on the front of the player.

Your DVD player’s firmware has been updated, and i t

can now use the 802.11g wireless networking card for

communicat ing with your home ne twork.

Upgrade My Firmware, then press Enter .

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Appendix : Updating Your Gateway Connected DVD Player Firmware

Regul atory compliance statements

Wireless Guidance

The WGM-240 wireless PCMCIA card is int ended to be use
exclusively with the Gateway Connected DVD player .

The WGM -240 802.1 1g wire less LAN (low po wer Radi o
Frequency, RF, transmitt ing device) o perates 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 Rad io Approval Marks on the device rating
label. If the country you will be using the wireless device in is
not listed , please contac t that countri es local Radio Approval
agency for requirements prior to operatio n. Wireless 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 thes e devices are saf e for use. Regardless of the power
levels, care should be taken to minimize human contact during
normal oper ation.

Measurements have been performed to show tha t 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 trans mitter away from th eir bodies w hen 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 Pla yer where this separation
distance can be maintained.

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

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

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Warning

Radio frequen cy wireless comm unication can inter fere
with equipment on commercial aircraft. Current
aviation regulations require wireless devices to be
turned off while trav el ing in an airplane. IEE E 802.11g
(also known as wireless Ethernet or Wifi)
communication devices are examples of devices that
provide wirel ess commun ication. See the user’s guide
for the device that this card will be installed into for
instructions on turning off the wireless functionality.

Warning

Warning

Warning

In enviro nments where the risk of inte rf erence to o ther
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 th e local Radio Approval 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.

Warning

Warning

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 approv ed f or the country in which the
device will be used. Insta ll the Gate way device driv ers
included with your product, or contact Gateway
Technical Support for additional information.

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