Protecting From Power Source Problems; Connecting To A Broadband Modem Or Network - Gateway P-172 Reference Manual

Protecting from power source problems

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming
into your notebook can increase to levels far above normal
levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your
notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a
surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents
them from reaching your notebook.
the modem connection. To protect your notebook and avoid electrical shock, use
a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has
a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surge protector that has an
antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm, unplug both the surge
protector and the modem.
Connecting to a broadband
modem or network
Your notebook has a network jack that you can use to connect
to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired
Ethernet network:
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
Warning
High voltages can enter your notebook through both the power cord and
Insert one end of the network cable into the network
jack on your notebook.
Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or Ethernet network jack.