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Accessories
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Accessories
Gateway offers various accessories that can help you make the most of using
your computer. To order accessories, visit the
Accessory Store at
accessories.gateway.com .
Networking kit
With a networking kit, you can network (link), two or more computers in your
home. After you have set up a “home” network, you can access the files, drives,
and printers on linked computers, play multiplayer games, and even share one
Internet connection.
Two types of networking kits are available. Wireless networking kits use radio
frequency to link your computers wirelessly. Ethernet networking kits use
network cabling to link your computers.
Imaging equipment
A digital camera lets you take pictures that you can view and edit on your
computer.
A digital video camera lets you take videos that you can view edit on your
computer.
A scanner copies an image, such as a graphic or document, then stores the copy
in a file. You can view and edit scanner files on your computer.
You can attach your digital photographs or scanned images to e-mail messages
or post them on a Web site.
Printers
You can attach almost any type of printer to your computer. The most common
types are inkjet and laser printers, which print in color or in black and white.
For more information about attaching a printer to your computer, see
“Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device” on page 38.
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 usually print much
faster than inkjet printers. Laser printers are better than inkjet printers when
you are printing large documents.