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2017 – 01
Rev. A00
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Contents
About your power hub .............................5
The features of the Dell power hub PH45W17-BA include:
Portability
You could use your power hub to charge your Dell laptop or mobile devices while on-the-go.
Compliance
Suitable for devices compliant with USB battery charging specification, Revision 1.2 (BC1.2).
Compact design
Small in size and ideal to be placed in pockets or bags.
5 │ About your power hub
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What’s in the box
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Dell PH45W17-BA
Hybrid Adapter + Power Bank
Quick Start Guide
1Power hub2Documents
3Power cord4Power-out cable (4.5mm)
5Power-out cable (7.4mm)6Ferrite core
6 │ What’s in the box
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Features
Power adapter
Power bank
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1Power-out port (to power bank)2Power button/Battery-status button
3Battery-status lights (5)4USB-out port
5Power-out port (to laptop)
7 │ Features
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Attaching the ferrite core
In order to reduce electromagnetic interference, attach the supplied ferrite core to the
power-output cable connected to your laptop.
1 Open the the ferrite core.
2 Clamp the core around the power-output cable as shown in the illustration.
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3 Close the ferrite core, snapping the small latches back together.
8 │ Attaching the ferrite core
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Charging your power bank
WARNING: To avoid injury and damaging your device, use only the power cord
that was shipped with your power bank.
Before first use, charge the power bank using the power cord.
NOTE: It takes approximately three hours to fully charge the power bank.
NOTE: You can charge your devices through the power bank while the power bank is
getting charged.
NOTE: The power cable is shipped with the power bank.
1 Attach the power cord to the power hub.
2 Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet.
• The battery-status light turns flashing white indicating that the battery is getting
charged. See Checking battery charge status for details.
• The battery-status lights turn off when the battery is fully charged or when the power
cable is disconnected.
9 │ Charging your power bank
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NOTE: If the amber battery-status light flashes while the battery is charging, this
indicates a charging error. Check if you have firmly attached the power adapter to the
power bank.
NOTE: For more information on battery-status
lights, see Checking battery charge status.
Proper removal of the power cable
10 │ Charging your power bank
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Charging your device
Charging your laptop
1 Connect the power cable to the power hub.
2 Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet.
3 Connect one end of the power-out cable to the power-out port on the power bank.
4 Connect the other end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop.
11 │ Charging your device
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Charging your mobile devices
Using the power bank, you can charge up to two portable devices simultaneously.
1 Connect the power cable to the power hub.
2 Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet.
3 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the power bank.
4 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charging port on your mobile device.
NOTE: Use the USB cable that came with your mobile device.
12 │ Charging your device
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Disconnecting the power adapter
from your power bank
The power bank and power adapter can work independently to charge your devices.
1 Firmly press the two latches on the power adapter.
Proper power adapter removal
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2 While holding onto the latches, pull the power adapter away from the power bank. The
power bank and power adapter can now be used separately.
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13 │ Disconnecting the power adapter from your power bank
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Alternative charging methods
You can charge your devices by either using the power bank or power adapter independently.
Using the power hub, you can charge up to two devices simultaneously.
Charging your laptop using the power adapter
1 Connect the power cable to the power adapter.
2 Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet.
3 Connect one end of the power-out cable to the power-out port on the power adapter.
4 Connect the other end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop.
14 │ Alternative charging methods
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Charging your laptop using the power bank
1 Connect one end of the power-out cable to the power-out port on the power bank.
2 Connect the other end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop.
NOTE: The battery-status light turns amber when the power bank battery is low.
15 │ Alternative charging methods
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Charging your devices using the power hub
1 Connect the power cable to the power adapter.
2 Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet.
3 Connect one end of the power-out cable to the power-out port on the power hub.
4 Connect the other end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop.
5 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the power hub.
6 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charging port on your mobile device.
16 │ Alternative charging methods
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Checking the battery
Checking battery-charge status
Press the power button to check the battery status of the power bank. The battery-status
lights turn on indicating the battery-charge status of the power bank.
NOTE: The battery-status lights remain illuminated for 5 seconds after you release the
power button.
Battery-status lightLED color and behaviorBattery capacity status
All 5 battery-status lights
are off
All 5 battery-status lights
are on
st-4th
1
battery-status lights
are on
Off100%
White (solid)81% – 99%
White (solid)61% – 80%
st-3rd
1
battery-status lights
are on
st-2nd
1
battery-status lights
are on
st
1
battery-status light
is on
st
battery-status light
1
is on
NOTE: All five battery-status lights turn off when the battery is fully
charged.
17 │ Checking the battery
White (solid)41% – 60%
White (solid)21% – 40%
White (solid)11% – 20%
Amber (solid)
1-10%
(battery low state)
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Checking the battery health
Battery health is a measurement reecting the general condition of the battery. It indicates
how much battery life remains before the power bank must be replaced.
NOTE: The units of SOH (State Of Health) are percentage (%) points.
A battery’s SOH is 100% at the time of manufacture and will deteriorate gradually with
usage.
Press and hold the power button for ve seconds to turn on the power bank then check the
battery health status.
Battery-status lightBattery health status
5th battery-status light is on
th
4th & 5
3rd~5th battery-status lights are on
2nd~5th battery-status lights are on
All 5 battery-status lights are on
battery-status lights are on
81% – 100%
61% – 80%
41% – 60%
21% – 40%
1% – 20%
Error status
The types of error conditions are shown in the table below.
EventBattery-status light color and behaviorStatus
All modesOne second flash ON/OFF interchangably on the 1st
battery-status light (amber) and 2nd battery-status
light (white)
PSID Fail or
Daisy Chain
Flashing amberError caused by
High temperature
improper connection
or damaged power
adapter.
18 │ Checking the battery
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Troubleshooting
Common symptoms
The following table contains information about common issues you might encounter and the
possible solutions.
Common symptomsPossible solutions
The power hub gets unusually hot
when placed inside the pocket/bag.
The power bank battery power gets
drained too fast.
The battery-status light does not
light up.
• Unplug the power output cable immediately.
• Take the power hub out of your pocket/bag
immediately. Then let it cool down.
When connecting to a mobile device, close
applications you are not using or set the device to
airplane mode.
• Check if the power bank is out of battery power.
Charge the power bank.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell or your
dealer for technical assistance.
19 │ Troubleshooting
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Specifications
General
Model numberPH45W17-BA (4-cell, 43Wh)
Supported output19.5 V; 2.3 A
5 V, 1.5 A
USB output5 V, up to 2.1 A
LED5 battery-status lights
Physical characteristics
Weight425g (0.93lb)
Dimension (L x W x H)173 x 78 x 22.5 mm
(6.81 x 3.07 x 0.88in)
Cord length914 mm (35.98in) (Power cord)
1250 mm (49.21in) (Power-out cable)
Interfaces/Ports
InputOne Power-in port (male)
OutputOne Dell proprietary connector (female)
One USB port (battery charging 1.2 compliant)
Environmental
TemperatureOperating: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage:–20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Humidity90% maximum relative humidity;
non-condensing
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Statutory information
Warranty
Limited warranty and return policies
Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS
• Do not expose to moisture or hot climates for extended period of time.
• Do not operate in an enclosed environment (e.g. bag or area with poor ventilation).
• Do not dissassemble, puncture, drop or submerge in liquid.
• If bulging or bubbling develops, discountinue use immediately.
• Not for children under three years old.
FOLLOW AND SAVE THE INSTRUCTIONS!
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legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which will
apply between you and the retailer) and Dell’s warranty terms. Dell may also provide an
additional hardware warranty – full details of Dell’s warranty terms can be found by going to
http://www.dell.com, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the “home”
page and then clicking the “terms and conditions” link or the “support” link for the warranty
terms.
21 │ Statutory information
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