Gateway 200 manual Protecting from power source problems

Chapter 3: Getting Started

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.

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.

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

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.

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