Gateway E-2100 E-2100 User's Guide - Page 24

Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway E-2100 Computer Accessories Gateway offers various accessories that can help you make the most of using your computer. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. Networking kit With a networking kit, you can network (link) two or more computers. After you have set up a 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 and pictures that you can view and edit on your computer. A scanner copies an image, such as a graphic or document, then stores the copy in a file. 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. 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. 18 www.gateway.com