Connecting the ac adapter – Gateway Laptop User Manual
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CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Connecting the AC adapter
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your
notebook’s main and optional secondary batteries. The
battery(ies) were shipped to you partially charged. You should
use the AC adapter right away to fully charge the battery(ies).
Allow three hours for the battery(ies) to fully charge.
To connect the AC adapter:
1
Connect the power cord to 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 main and optional secondary batteries are 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, t
he battery(ies) ma
y need to be recalibrated. For
information on recalibrating th
e battery(ies),
see