Can't update OS X - Not enough power

When I try to update OS X, an error message says that I do not have enough power, and that I should plug in my adapter and try again. This happens every time, even though the power is at 100% and the power cable is connected.. What can be the problem?
The update in question in which I am stuck with is the MacBook Air-firmware update for flash storage 1.1. I have Mountain Lion, and can't upgrade it to Mavericks before I have installed this update..

You could not possibly have gotten that error from the App Store if you downloaded the Mavericks Installer.
What at did you download? xCode?
The Mavericks Installer will run automatically once downloaded.
Here is where you should be downloading the Mavericks Installer: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-mavericks/id675248567?mt=12
The button won’t say “Download,” though.

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