Gateway mx6440 Reference Guide

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CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Notebook
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Connecting the AC adapter
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.
Caution
Make sure that you use
the AC adapter that
came with your
notebook or one of the
same type purchased
from Gateway.
Replace the power
cord if it becomes
damaged. The
replacement cord
must be of the same
type and voltage
rating as the original
cord or your notebook
may be damaged.
Important
If the battery charge
indicator does not turn
blue after three hours,
contact Gateway
Customer Care at
You can run your notebook using an AC adapter 
or your notebook’s battery. The battery was 
shipped to you partially charged. You should use 
the AC adapter right away to fully charge the 
battery. Allow three hours for the battery to fully 
charge.
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.