18Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.comProtecting from power source problemsDuring a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebookcan increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage.Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surgeprotector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching yournotebook.Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both thepower cord and the modem connection. Protect yournotebook by using a surge protector. If you have atelephone modem, use a surge protector that has amodem jack. If you have a cable modem, use a surgeprotector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During anelectrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and themodem.
