Gateway 8510GH, User Manual

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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook
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 65 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 73 for more information about using a port replicator
with your notebook.
Printers
You can attach almost any type of printer to your notebook. The most
common types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or black
and white.
Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but 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 they print much
faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers
when you are printing large documents.
USB flash drive
Use a USB flash drive for storing files or transferring files to another
computer.