23www.gateway.comConnecting the AC adapter$POOFDUJOH UIF "$ BEBQUFS:PVDBOSVOZPVSOPUFCPPLVTJOHBO"$ BEBQUFSPSZPVSOPUFCPPL=TCBUUFSZ5IFCBUUFSZXBTTIJQQFEUPZPVQBSUJBMMZDIBSHFE:PVTIPVMEVTFUIF"$ BEBQUFSSJHIUBXBZUPGVMMZDIBSHFUIFCBUUFSZ"MMPXUISFF IPVSTGPSUIFCBUUFSZUPGVMMZDIBSHFTo connect the AC adapter:1 $POOFDUUIFQPXFSDPSEUPUIF"$ BEBQUFSImportant If the battery is not fully charged before you useyour notebook on battery power for the first time,the battery life may be much shorter than youexpect. If the battery life seems short even afterbeing charged for three hours, the battery mayneed to be recalibrated. For information onrecalibrating the battery, see “Recalibrating thebattery” on page 57.Caution Make sure that you use the AC adapter that camewith your notebook or one of the same typepurchased from Gateway.Replace the power cord if it becomes damaged.The replacement cord must be of the same typeand voltage rating as the original cord or yournotebook may be damaged.