Gateway M460 - Manual (Page 24)

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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
Finding your specifications
For more information about your notebook, such as memory size,
memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway’s eSupport page at
support.gateway.com . The eSupport page also has links to additional
Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more
information, see
“Gateway Web site” on page 3 .
Accessories
To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com .
Batteries
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 65 for more information
about using an additional main battery and a secondary battery in your
notebook.
Carrying cases
Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional space
for accessories or supplies.
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 73 for more information.
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 Optional Port
Replicator” on page 81 for more information about using a port replicator
with your notebook.