Gateway 200ARC, Reference Manual

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Using an optional port replicator
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Using an optional port replicator
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. For more information about
using a port replicator, see the port replicator
user guide.
Installing a printer or other
peripheral device
Important
Before you install a
printer, scanner, or
other peripheral
device, see the device
documentation and
installation
instructions.
Help and
Support
For more information
about installing
peripheral devices,
click Start , then click
Help and Support .
Type the keyword
installing devices
in the Search box,
then click the arrow.
Your notebook has one or more of the following
ports: IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
®
or
i.Link
®
) and Universal Serial Bus (USB). You use
these ports to connect peripheral devices such
as printers, scanners, and digital cameras to your
notebook.
IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play
and hot swapping , which means that your
notebook will usually recognize such a device
whenever you plug it into the appropriate port.
When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for the
first time, your notebook will prompt you to
install any software the device needs. After
doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect
the device at any time.