Radio Shack 80 Watt High-Power, 80 Watt High-Power Notebook Computer AC Power Adapter Owner's Manual

80 Watt High-Power
Notebook Computer
AC Power Adapter

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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Contents

Features ................................................................................. 5

Operation ............................................................................... 6

Adjusting the Output Voltage ........................................... 6

Selecting the Adaptaplug ................................................. 7

Troubleshooting .................................................................. 10

Care ............................................................... ... ... .......... 12

Compatible Computers ...................................................... 13

Specifications ..................................................... ................ 23

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2001 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

RadioShack and RadioShack.com, and Adaptaplug

are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.

Compaq is registered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

WARNING:

!

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard,

do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION:

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC­ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres­ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that impor­tant operating and maintenance instructions are

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included in the literature accompanying this prod­uct.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules

. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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Warning:

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

FCC Rules

the

. These limits are designed to provide reason­able protection against harmful interference in a residential in­stallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in­terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip­ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer­ence by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.
Your power adapter is ETL listed to UL standards and meets all

applicable FCC standards.

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Features

Your RadioShack 80 Watt High-Power Notebook Computer AC
Power Adapter is designed to power popular brand notebook
computers which require DC input from 12V to 24V, wi th AC
power input ranging from 100V to 240V. It can also power other
devices within this range by using the appropriate Adaptaplug
adapter. The power adapter features overload and short circuit
protection to protect it from damage.

The power adapter comes with an AC power cord, a zipper
pouch for handy carrying, five standard Adaptaplugs, and a
custom plug to fit several different models of Compaq
computers.

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laptop

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Important:

the USA, use a foreign voltage plug adapter (not supplied)
available at your local RadioShack store of the proper configu­ration for the power outlet.

To use this power adapter in countries other than

Features

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Operation

ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT V O LTAGE

Cautions:

• Do not use the adapter to power a device that exceeds the
80W maximum power rating.

• Make sure the adapter is disconnected from the AC outlet
and your computer before adjusting its voltage setting.

Caution:

voltage before you connect the power adapter to an input power
source.

Follow these steps to adjust the output voltage.

1. Determine the required output voltage setting of the power

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Make sure you set the power adapter to the proper

adapter by one of the following four methods:

• Refer to “Compatible Computers” on Page 13 for volt-

age, tip color, and polarity settings.

• Note the voltage indication marked next to the input jack

on the device to be powered. Example:

18V DC

• Review the power or ID plate on the device to be p ow-

ered. Look for the word
and

.

V DC

. Example:

“INPUT”

INPUT: 18V DC

Operation

Vin = 18V DC

followed by a number

.

or

• Review the power or ID plate on the AC power adapter
usually used to power the device. Look for the word

“OUTPUT”

followed by a number and

OUTPUT: 18V DC

.

V DC.

Example:

If the power adapter or computer indicates a voltage range,
use the voltage closest to the mid-range. Example:

PUT: 10–16V DC

Note:

The specific notation “V DC” might

; set the power supply to 13V DC.

OUT-

not be indicated. Instead, the international
symbol shown to the right might be used.

In rare cases when the voltage setting is between whole
numbers, such as 15.5V DC, use the lower setting first
(15V DC). If the device does not seem to operate properly,
readjust it to the higher value (16V DC).

2. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to rotate

16/17/18/19/20/21/22/23/24

to the desired output voltage.

VOLTS 12/13/14/15/

SELECTING THE ADAPTAPLUG

The power adapter comes with five Adaptaplugs and a Compaq
custom plug. The Adaptaplug colors and sizes are:

• Blue (M) — 5.5 × 2.1 mm

• White (N) — 5.5 × 2.5 mm

• Yellow (D) — 5.5 × 3.3 mm

• Green (Q) — 6.3 × 3 mm

• Yellow (T) — 6.6 × 4.3 mm

Operation

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1. Refer to “Compatible Computers” on Page 13 or examine
the output connector of your computer’s AC adapter and
compare it to the Adaptaplugs supplied with your power
adapter.

2. Select the Adaptaplug that resembles the original plug and
test it by temporarily inserting it into the device to be p ow­ered. It is important that the center contact or pin be the
correct size to ensure proper electrical contact. If it is too
small or large, additional Adaptaplugs are available from
your RadioShack store.

Some computer models require the special Compaq plug.

3. Connect the Adaptaplug to the output socket at the end of
the power adapter’s cord.

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If the tip on the device’s power jack is positive, align

TIP

itive) marked on the Adaptaplug to

marked on the out-

(pos-

put socket. If the tip on the device’s power jack is negative,
align – (negative) to

TIP

. Then insert the Adaptaplug into the

device’s power jack.

TIP –

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Operation

TIP +