Gateway and 6000 Series - Manual (Page 17)

Connecting the dial-up modem www.gateway.com
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3 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator turns
on (see
“Front” on page 6 for the location of the battery charge indicator).
If the battery charge indicator does not turn on, complete the following
steps until it turns on:
a Unplug the adapter from your notebook, then plug it back in.
b Press F N +F1 to toggle the status lights on and off.
4 When you finish using your notebook for the first time, turn off your
notebook and leave your notebook connected to AC power until the
battery charge indicator turns blue.
Protecting from power source problems
Warning
High voltages can enter your notebook
through both the power cord and the
modem connection. To protect your
notebook and avoid electrical shock, use
a surge protector. If you have a telephone
modem, use a surge protector that has a
modem jack. If you have a cable modem,
use a surge protector that has an
antenna/cable TV jack. During an
electrical storm, unplug both the surge
protector and the modem.
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your notebook
can increase to levels far above normal levels and cause data loss or system
damage. Protect your notebook and peripheral devices by connecting them to
a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from
reaching your notebook.
Connecting the dial-up modem
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26
AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord.
Your notebook has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a
standard telephone line.
To connect the modem:
1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the right
side of your notebook.