Gateway E-4650 - Manual (Page 59)

Protecting against power source problems 51
5
Managing Your
Computer
Protecting against power source
problems
Surge suppressors, line conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies can
help protect your computer against power source problems.
Surge suppressors
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your
computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system
damage. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them
to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and helps prevent them from
reaching your computer.
Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the
power cord and the modem connection. Help protect your
computer 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.