Connecting The Ac Adapter; Protecting From Power Source Problems - Gateway Notebook Hardware Reference Manual

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Connecting the AC adapter

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.
Make sure that you use the AC adapter
that came with your convertible
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 convertible notebook may
be damaged.
Important
If the battery charge indicator does not
turn blue after three hours, contact
Gateway Customer Care at
support.gateway.com.
Important
If the battery is not fully charged before
you use your convertible 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"

Protecting from power source problems

High voltages can enter your convertible
notebook through both the power cord
and the modem connection. To protect
your convertible 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.
You can run your convertible notebook using an AC adapter or your convertible
Warning
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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Caution
Connect the AC adapter to your convertible notebook's power connector.
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on page 35.
Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns
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on (see
battery charge indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on,
unplug the adapter from your convertible notebook, then plug it back in.
When you finish using your convertible notebook for the first time, turn
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off your convertible notebook and leave your convertible notebook
connected to AC power until the battery charge indicator turns blue.
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your
Warning
convertible notebook can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause
data loss or system damage. Protect your convertible notebook and peripheral
devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges
and prevents them from reaching your convertible notebook.
"Using the status indicators" on page 16
Connecting the AC adapter
for the location of the
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