AC Power Cord

[Tuarreg]

I am brand spanking new to this. I know where the magnet power cord is hooked up to, but where in the world do I hook up the AC power cord? Also if I 'm working at home, is the powerbook better off being hooked to the AC power cord instead?

Thanks,

Tuarreg

 

[dakineyj]

The power cord consists of 3 pieces. 1 the power converter with magnetic cord. 2 the 2 prong outlet adapter. 3 the 3 prong grounded wire. On the power supply you can remove the part with the 2 prongs and then attach the 3 prong cord. You remove either piece by sliding it up if the apple logo is right side up.

 

[Tuarreg]

Thanks, dakineyl.

More questions: Why do we have the option of two or three prong adapters? Wouldn't the three prong be the safest way to go? What is point of the two prong?

Sorry for the noob questions.

Tuarreg

 

[getuptogetdown]

I think the main reason they do this is because if you have the 2 prong adapter hooked up you have a shorter cord so if you are near a plug you dont have as much of a cord getting in the way, but if you need to plug in further away, you can hook up the attachment for a longer reach...and im assuming it is 3 prongs because it is further so it may need a little extra power for the longer cord.

 

[mikesmith2]

The 2 prong is for the USA (unless the prongs are round in which case they are for mainland Europe) and the 3 prong is for the UK.

 

[Eric559]

The 2 prong is for the USA (unless the prongs are round in which case they are for mainland Europe) and the 3 prong is for the UK.

The three prong can be used in US. The third prong is a ground.

 

[Tuarreg]

Thanks all! I am loving it too.

Tuarreg

 

[mikesmith2]

The three prong can be used in US. The third prong is a ground.

Is the third prong a different size in the US?

 

[Dysfunction]

Is the third prong a different size in the US?

It's a completely different plug. In the US you can use 2 prong plugs if they're phase specific or if the appliance is double shielded.