Connecting The Ac Adapter - Gateway 200ARC Reference Manual

CHAPTER 3: Using Your Gateway Notebook

Connecting the AC adapter

Warning
Do not attempt to
disassemble the AC
adapter. The AC
adapter has no
user-replaceable or
user-serviceable parts
inside. The AC adapter
has dangerous
voltages that can
cause serious injury or
death. Contact
Gateway about
returning defective AC
adapters.
Caution
Make sure that you use
the AC adapter that
came with your
notebook or one of the
same type purchased
from Gateway.
Replace the power
cord if it becomes
damaged. The
replacement cord
must be of the same
type and voltage
rating as the original
cord or your notebook
may be damaged.
Important
If the battery is not
fully charged before
you use your notebook
on battery power for
the first time, the
battery life may be
much shorter than you
expect. If the battery
life seems short even
after being charged for
three hours, the
battery may need to be
recalibrated. For
information on
recalibrating the
battery, see
"Recalibrating the
battery" on page 44.
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You can run your notebook using an AC adapter
or your notebook's battery. The battery was
shipped to you partially charged. You should use
the AC adapter right away to fully charge the
battery. Allow three hours for the battery to fully
charge.
To connect the AC adapter:
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
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Connect the AC adapter to your
2
notebook's power connector.