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Chapter 3: Getting Started
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3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns
on (see “Status indicators” on page 35 for the location of the battery charge
indicator). If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, unplug the
adapter from your notebook or docking station, then plug it back in.
4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn your
notebook off and leave your notebook connected to AC power for at least
24 hours. The battery charge meters may not show a charge for several
hours. For more information about the battery charge meter, see
“Monitoring the battery charge” on page 148.
5 If the battery charge meters do not show a full charge after 24 hours,
contact Gateway Technical Support at support.gateway.com
.
Protecting from power source problems
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook
can increase to 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.
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.
Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both the
power cord and the modem connection. Protect your
notebook by using 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.