18Chapter 2: Getting Startedwww.gateway.com■ Use only the adapter and power cord approved for use with this convertibletablet PC. Use of another type of adapter may create a risk of fire orexplosion.■ If you use an extension cable with your adapter, ensure that the totalampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does notexceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.Basic safety precautionsWhen using your convertible tablet PC and peripheral devices, basic safetyprecautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,and injury to persons, including the following:■ Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use it near abathtub or kitchen sink.■ Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm. Theremay be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.■ The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimumwire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11modular plug.■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect ordisconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of thisproduct during an electrical storm.Warning When working with peripheral devices or replacingmemory modules, always follow installation instructionsclosely. Except for replacing memory or the hard drive, donot attempt to service your convertible tablet PC yourself.(See “Using eSupport” on page 55 and “Telephonesupport” on page 310 for service information.)