18 www.gateway.comChapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway NotebookFinding your specificationsFor more information about your notebook, such as memory size,memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway’s eSupport page atsupport.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additionalGateway documentation and detailed specifications. For moreinformation, see “Gateway Web site” on page 3.AccessoriesTo order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway.com.BatteriesIf you run your notebook on battery power for extended periods, youmay want to buy an additional battery so you can swap batteries whennecessary. See “Changing batteries” on page 65 for more informationabout using an additional main battery and a secondary battery in yournotebook.Carrying casesGateway has large-capacity carrying cases if you need additional spacefor accessories or supplies.MemoryLarge programs, such as multimedia games or graphics programs, use alot of memory. If your programs are running more slowly than you thinkthey should, try adding more memory. See “Adding or replacingmemory” on page 73 for more information.Port replicatorsAlthough you can attach devices directly to your notebook, a portreplicator lets you make all of those connections at one time. When youtravel with your notebook, you merely disconnect from the portreplicator instead of unplugging all the devices.A port replicator also provides additional ports and other expansionfeatures not included with your notebook. See “Using the Optional PortReplicator” on page 81 for more information about using a port replicatorwith your notebook.
