RadioShack Notebook Computer Universal 30W Power Adapter - Manual

7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instruc-tions for your power adapter. Before you use the poweradapter, read all the instructions and cautionary markings inthis manual, on the power adapter, and on the product thatyou will connect to the power adapter. Warnin...

9 PREPARATION ADJUSTING OUTPUT VOLTAGE Warning: Your power adapter provides direct current (DC)voltage. Do not use it with devices that are not specificallyidentified as requiring DC voltage. Do not use it with devicesthat require AC voltage. Damage to the device could result. Caution: Make the prop...

10 • Review the power or ID plate on the AC power adapter usually used to power the device. Look for theword “OUTPUT” followed by a number and V DC. Example: OUTPUT: 18V DC. If the power adapter or computer indicates a “voltagerange,” use the voltage that is closest to the mid-range.Example: OUTPUT:...

11 SELECTING THE ADAPTAPLUG The power adapter comes with three Adaptaplugs. The in-cluded colors and sizes are: • Blue — 5.5 × 2.1 mm • White — 5.5 × 2.5 mm • Green — 6.3 × 3 mm To select the correct Adaptaplug: 1. Disconnect the AC power adapter you are replacing from the AC outlet and from the dev...

12 INSTALLING THE ADAPTAPLUG Warning: To avoid damage to the device you are using,make sure the Adaptaplug is installed correctly. If you havetrouble installing it, take the device to be powered (with all itsaccessories) and your power adapter to your local Ra-dioShack store for assistance. Caution:...

14 USING THE ADAPTER After you have properly adjusted the output voltage and in- stalled the Adaptaplug, follow these steps to use your adapt-er. 1. Insert the Adaptaplug’s tip into the DC input jack on the device to be powered. 2. Insert the power adapter’s cigarette-lighter plug into any DC outlet...

16 REPLACING THE FUSE If the green indicator on the cigarette-lighter plug does notlight after disconnecting the device to be powered, removethe cigarette-lighter plug from the receptacle and check itsfuse. To remove the fuse, turn the plug’s knurled knob (4)counterclockwise, then remove the tip cap...

17 TROUBLESHOOTING Some notebook computers have power supplies in excess ofthe rating of this power adapter (30 watts). In most cases, thishigher rating is used to both charge a completely dischargedbattery and power the computer at the same time. This poweradapter can be used for such applications,...

18 • Completely recharge the battery before using the com- puter. Use the power adapter to charge the battery, butdo not operate the computer during charging. • If the battery is easily removable, remove it from the computer to eliminate the power requirement forrecharging. Note: The power adapter c...

19 SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage ................................................................ 11–16V DC Power ............................................................ 4A (Maximum) In-Rush Current .............................................. 5A, Cold Start @ Room Temperature (77°F/25°C) Stan...

21 COMPATIBLE COMPUTERS The Notebook Computer Universal 30W Power Adapter iscompatible with all notebook computers listed in the followingtable. The table is not necessarily comprehensive, though, soyour notebook computer could work with this adapter eventhough it is not listed. Verify it against yo...

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