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Chapter 3: Getting Started
This Eee PC may come with either a two or three-prong plug
depending on territory to fit your wall outlet. If a three-prong
plug is provided, you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a
properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Eee
PC.
THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN
USE. BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY
FROM YOUR BODY.
Power System
Using AC Power
The Eee PC power comprises two parts, the power adapter and
the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power
from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Eee PC. Your Eee
PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter for connection to any
100V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or
using power converters. Different countries may require an adapter
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 before
travelling.
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 Eee PC. Connecting the AC-DC
adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet’s power
and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before
connecting the DC power to the Eee PC. The power indicator on the
adapter (if available) will light if the power is within accepted ranges.
