Asus F74 - Manual (Page 23)

23 Notebook PC User’s Manual
III. Starting
SECTION 3
GETTING STARTED
Power Connection
Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC converter. This means that you may connect the power cord to any
110V-120V outlet as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries
may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most
hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best to ask an
experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing foreign adapters to another country.
With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC converter, connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet (preferably with
surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC. Connecting the AC-DC converter to the AC outlet
first will allow you to test the AC outlet’s power and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before
connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC.
CAUTION! Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC’s
adapter to power other electrical devices. If there are smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC
converter, seek servicing. Seek servicing if you suspected a faulty AC-DC converter. You may damage both your
battery pack(s) and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC converter.
AC Power Cord
AC-DC Converter
DC Power Cord
AC Power Outlet