Gateway 450 manual Accessories

Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway 450

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.

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