Gateway M-150S, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories
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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 67 for more information about using an additional
battery.
Carrying cases
Gateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need
additional space for accessories or supplies.
Hard drives
If you want to increase your internal storage space, try
replacing your existing hard drive with a larger drive. See
“Replacing the hard drive kit” on page 107 for more
information.
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 modules” on
page 103 for more information.
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.