Getting Started; Connecting Ac Power - Gateway Solo 5100 User Manual

Caution!
Replace the power cord if it
becomes damaged. The
replacement cord must be
of the same type and
voltage rating as the
original cord.
12 Using Your Solo 5100 Multimedia Notebook

Getting Started

The best way to get familiar with your new notebook is to start exploring. This
chapter tells you some of the things you may want to know first such as How do I
turn it on?, What do those lights mean?, and Where do I find out more?
To do that exploring, you will need power - the power that comes from either the
electrical outlet (AC power) or from the battery. We suggest that you use the AC
power first to allow your battery to get a full charge. Sometimes software
applications will act strangely if the battery charge is low.

Connecting AC power

Your notebook is powered by one of the longest-lasting batteries available and was
shipped to you partially charged, ready to use. You might, however, want to use the
AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide a constant supply of power
while you are checking out some of the features. Your AC adapter comes as two
parts: a power cord with a plug at one end and a flat connector at the other; and a
cord with the adapter "block." Connect the flat end of the cord to the adapter block,
connect the post end of the cord to your notebook, and then the wall plug.
1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter "block".
To connect the AC adapter