gateway offers accessories that can help you make the most of using your notebook.

    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 119 for more information about using an additional main battery and "installing a secondary battery" on page 121 for more information about using a secondary battery on 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 171 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.

    printers

    you can attach many types of printers to your notebook. the most common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black and white. see "installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 34 for more information about attaching a printer to your notebook.

    inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but usually they are slower than laser printers. using an inkjet color printer, you can print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as documents.

    laser printers and cartridges are more expensive, but usually they print much faster than inkjet printers. laser printers are better than inkjet printers when you are printing large documents.