Gateway 450 - Manual (Page 27)

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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 450
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Accessories
Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your
notebook. To order accessories, visit the Accessories Superstore at
www.gateway.com.
Batteries and automobile/airplane power adapters
If you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, you may want
to buy an additional battery so that you can swap batteries when necessary.
See “Changing batteries” on page 143 for more information about using an
additional main battery and “Installing a secondary battery” on page 145 for
more information about using a secondary battery in your notebook.
With an automobile/airplane power adapter, you can save battery power by
plugging your notebook into an automobile cigarette lighter or an airplane
in-flight power receptacle.
Carrying cases
Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space for
accessories or supplies.
Port replicators
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. See “Using the Gateway 450 Port Replicator”
on page 255 for more information about using a port replicator with your
notebook.
Peripheral devices
You can attach devices (such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor) to your
notebook or port replicator.
Memory
Large programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use a lot of
memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you think they should,
try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacing memory” on page 248 for
more information.