Gateway MX6708 Hardware Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Notebook www.gateway.com12Connecting the AC adapterWarningDo not attempt to disassemble the ACadapter. The AC adapter has nouser-replaceable or user-serviceableparts inside. The AC adapter hasdangerous voltages that can causeserious injury or death. Contact Gatewayabout returning defective AC adapters.CautionMake sure that you use the AC adapterthat came with your notebook or one ofthe same type purchased from Gateway.Replace the power cord if it becomesdamaged. The replacement cord must beof the same type and voltage rating asthe original cord or your notebook maybe damaged.ImportantIf the battery is not fully charged beforeyou use your notebook on battery powerfor the first time, the battery life may bemuch shorter than you expect. If thebattery life seems short even after beingcharged for three hours, the battery mayneed to be recalibrated. For informationon recalibrating the battery, see“Recalibrating the battery” on page 35.ImportantIf the battery charge indicator does notturn blue after three hours, contactGateway Customer Care atsupport.gateway.com.You can run your notebook using an AC adapter or your notebook’s battery. Thebattery was shipped to you partially charged. You should use the AC adapterright away to fully charge the battery. Allow three hours for the battery to fullycharge.To connect the AC adapter:1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turnson (see “Front” on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator).If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the followingsteps until it turns on:a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.b Press FN +F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.