Gateway 200 manual Accessories

Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 200

Accessories

Gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.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 you can swap batteries when necessary. See “Changing batteries” on page 151 for more information about using an additional 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.

Docking station

Although you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a docking station lets you make all of those connections at one time. When you travel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the docking station instead of unplugging all the devices.

A docking station also provides additional ports and other expansion features not included with your notebook. See “Checking Out Your Gateway 200 Docking Station” on page 17 for more information about using a docking station with your notebook.

Peripheral devices

You can attach devices (such as a keyboard, mouse, printer, or monitor) to your notebook or docking station.

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 246 for more information.

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