Gateway M405 User Guide - Page 28

Chapter 2: Getting Started Basic safety precautions When using your notebook and peripheral devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: ■ Do not use your notebook near water. For example, do not use it near a bathtub or kitchen sink. ■ Avoid using the wired modem or LAN during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. ■ The cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug. ■ To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of your notebook during an electrical storm. Warning When working with peripheral devices or replacing memory modules, always follow installation instructions closely. Except for replacing memory or the hard drive, do not attempt to service your notebook yourself. (See "Using eSupport" on page 44 and "Telephone support" on page 279 for service information.) Connecting the AC adapter 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 24 hours for the battery to fully charge. Important If the battery is not fully charged before you use your notebook on battery power for the first time, the battery life may be much shorter than you expect. If the battery life seems short even after being charged for 24 hours, the battery may need to be recalibrated. For more information, see "Recalibrating the battery" on page 142. 18 www.gateway.com