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coupled with the power management features of your computer, supplies you with more power on-the-
go.
AC adapter
The compact AC adapter charges your battery pack and supplies power to your computer. You can order
a spare AC adapter so you do not need to carry it from the office to your home or destination.
Surge Protection
A large number of computer and high technology equipment damage is directly related to AC power and
telephone line problems. These problems can include surges, spikes, noise, interference, and weather-
related problems, which in turn can cause glitches, hang-ups, crashes, performance slow downs, and
down time with computer equipment. The market is flooded with hundreds of AC power line surge
suppressors advertising high performance surge protection; only a few of them actually provide
adequate protection.
This section provides guidelines for selecting a quality surge suppressor to be used with your GoBook
PRO II, and it helps identify a few sources for products with acceptable performance.
Selecting the Right Surge Protection
Consider the level of quality you need when selecting a surge suppressor. This depends on factors such
as surge environment, the type of equipment to be protected, and the quality of the electrical wiring and
service.
Surge Environment
Surge environment refers to the damage potential from electrical surges in a particular geographical
area. A high quality suppressor should be used if there is frequent lightning activity in the area and the
location service is fed by overhead utility poles.
Type of Equipment to be Protected
If the computer is equipped with a modem, the modem should also be surge protected. Protecting the
power line without protecting the modem line provides only partial protection.
Quality of Electrical Wiring and Service
Wiring should be up to current NEC standards and have verified good AC grounds. It is important that
your computer system be plugged into a grounded AC outlet when charging and that all peripherals
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