24 www.gateway.comChapter 3: Getting Started3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.The power indicator turns on (see “Front” on page 10 for the locationof the power indicator). If the power indicator does not turn on,unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off yournotebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until thebattery charge indicator turns blue.Protecting from power source problemsDuring a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into yournotebook can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss orsystem damage. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices byconnecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges andprevents them from reaching your notebook.Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. TheAC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceableparts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages thatcan cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway aboutreturning defective AC adapters.Important If the battery charge indicator does not turn blue afterthree hours, contact Gateway Customer Care atsupport.gateway.com.Warning High voltages can enter your notebook through both thepower cord and the modem connection. To protect yournotebook and avoid electrical shock, use a surge protector.If you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector thathas a modem 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.
