34Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comBroadband Internet connectionsYou can use your notebook’s Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Manybroadband Internet connections, such as cable modems and DSL modems,connect to your notebook’s Ethernet jack. For more information, see “Usingthe Internet” on page 67 and “Networking Your Computer” on page 181.Installing a printer, scanner, orother peripheral deviceYour computer has one or more of the following ports: IEEE 1394 (also knownas Firewire ® or i.Link® ) and Universal Serial Bus (USB). You use these ports toconnect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras toyour computer. For more information about port locations, see “Checking OutYour Gateway 200ARC” on page 1.IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play and hot swapping, which meansthat your computer will usually recognize such a device whenever you plug itinto the appropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device for thefirst time, your computer will prompt you to install any software the deviceneeds. After doing this, you can disconnect and reconnect the device at anytime.Important Before you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheraldevice, see the device documentation and installationinstructions.Help andSupportFor more information about installing peripheral devices inWindows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword installing devices in the HelpSpotSearch box , then click the arrow.
