User's Manual Part 1

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Connecting the AC adapter
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2 Connect the AC adapter to your notebook’s power connector.
3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
The battery charging indicator turns on (see “Front” on page 2 for the
location of the indicator). If the battery charging indicator does not turn
on, disconnect the adapter from your notebook and repeat Step 2.
4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn the
notebook off and leave the notebook connected to AC power for at least
24 hours. The battery charge meters may not show a charge for several
hours. For more information about battery meters on your model, see
“Monitoring the battery charge” on page 100.
5 If the battery meters do not show a full charge after 24 hours, contact
Gateway Technical Support at www.gateway.com/support/contact.
Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the AC adapter. The
AC adapter has no user-replaceable or user-serviceable
parts inside. The AC adapter has dangerous voltages that
can cause serious injury or death. Contact Gateway about
returning defective AC adapters.