Radio Shack DC Power Adapter, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Universal Notebook Computer DC Power Adapter 273 1826 fm Page 1 Thursday October 5 2000 8 39 AM ...

Page 2: ...ng the Fuse 13 Troubleshooting 14 Case Temperature 15 Care 15 Specifications 16 Compatible Computers 18 2000 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack RadioShack com and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation Compaq is registered by the U S Patent and Trademark Office 273 1826 fm Page 2 Thursday October 5 2000 8 39 AM ...

Page 3: ...RVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON NEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres ence 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 impor tant operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this ...

Page 4: ...d result in a risk of fire injury to per sons or damage to personal property Never push any object into the air ventilation slots and openings in the adapter It could short out parts resulting in a fire Slots and openings on the bottom of the adapter are for ventilation To ensure reliable operation and to protect the adapter from overheating be sure these openings are not blocked or covered Unplug...

Page 5: ...amage or stress Disconnect the plugs from the socket by pulling on the plugs rather than the cord directly If your adapter does not operate normally particularly if unusual sounds or smells come from it immediately unplug it and contact your local RadioShack 273 1826 fm Page 5 Thursday October 5 2000 8 39 AM ...

Page 6: ...nts The compact lightweight adapter fits inside most computer car rying cases and can recharge your computer s internal battery The adapter comes with a deluxe padded vinyl case Your adapter s features include User Adjustable Voltage Settings lets you select the spe cific output voltage in one volt increments by simply setting a switch The adapter can be set to deliver any voltage from 9 to 24V DC...

Page 7: ...within an input range between 11 and 16 volts to ensure the proper voltage is delivered to sensitive electronic components Low Input Voltage Shutdown Circuit shuts down the adapter when the input voltage falls below 7 6V DC to safe guard your vehicle s battery Input Coil Cord a special polyurethane material with mem ory capability enables the cord to stretch up to 5 feet and return to its original...

Page 8: ...rmine the required output voltage setting of the adapter by one of the following four methods Refer to Compatible Computers on Page 18 for volt age tip size and polarity settings Note the voltage indication marked next to the input jack on the device to be powered Example Vin 18VDC or 18VDC Review the power or ID plate on the device to be pow ered Look for the word INPUT followed by a number and V...

Page 9: ...such as 15 5VDC use the lower setting first 15VDC If the device does not seem to operate properly readjust it to the higher value 16VDC 2 Use the supplied tool or a small flat bladed screwdriver to turn the voltage selector dial until the arrow points to the desired voltage SELECTING AN ADAPTAPLUG The adapter comes with five Adaptaplugs and a Compaq cus tom plug The Adaptaplug colors and sizes are...

Page 10: ...tact If it is too small or large additional Adaptaplugs are available at your local RadioShack store Note Some Compaq models require the special Compaq plug INSTALLING AN ADAPTAPLUG Warning To avoid damage to the device you are using make sure that the Adaptaplug is installed correctly If you have trou ble installing it take the device to be powered with all its acces sories and your adapter to yo...

Page 11: ...d on the device to be powered it might appear on an ID plate on the computer power supply or the original adapter According to the jack s polarity insert the Adaptaplug into the output cord by aligning the correct polarity symbol or on the Adaptaplug with the word TIP on the output cord USING THE ADAPTER After you have properly adjusted the output voltage and in stalled the Adaptaplug follow these...

Page 12: ...device being powered then check the Adaptaplug s connection for the correct polarity orien tation This could also indicate a problem with your computer or with the adapter Take your adapter and or computer to your lo cal RadioShack store Some automobiles require the ignition to be turned on or to the ACC accessory position to provide power to the cigarette lighter socket You may have a blown fuse ...

Page 13: ...type fuse To remove the fuse turn the knurled knob counterclockwise then remove the tip cap Caution Do not use a fuse with ratings other than those speci fied Doing so might damage your adapter To reassemble the cigarette lighter fuse holder insert the com ponents in the following order 1 fuse 2 tip cap with spring 3 knob 273 1826 fm Page 13 Thursday October 5 2000 8 39 AM ...

Page 14: ...greater than the requirement of the device to be powered Using an adapter that provides less cur rent can damage the adapter or the device being powered In the unlikely event of insufficient power you may encounter slower battery charging time or automatic shutdown of the adapter In case of automatic shutdown try one or more of these steps to reset the adapter Disconnect the adapter from the devic...

Page 15: ...ter care should be taken to avoid blocking the air vents in the case When possible it is recommended that the case be positioned to enable maximum air circulation CARE Keep the adapter dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the adapter only in normal temperature environments Handle the adapter carefully do not drop it Keep the adapter away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a da...

Page 16: ...4 mA 16 VDC Protection Features Fused Input Reverse Voltage Over Current Fuse 5A 250V 1 4 1 1 4 inch Fast blow Automotive Glass Type Cord 4 Foot UL Coiled Cord Extended Length Connector Cigarette Lighter Plug Fused Output Programmable Voltages 9 to 24V DC Voltage Regulation 5 Power 30 Watts Maximum Output Cord About 1 5 Feet with Receptacle 0 45 Meters 273 1826 fm Page 16 Thursday October 5 2000 8...

Page 17: ...32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Operation 22 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Storage 22 to 185 F 30 to 85 C Humidity Operation 10 90 RH Non condensing Storage 5 95 RH Non condensing Altitude Operation 1 000 to 10 000 ft 300 to 3 000 m Storage 1 000 to 49 000 ft 300 to 15 000 m Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 273 1826 fm Page 17 T...

Page 18: ...the voltage and power require ments of your computer are satisfied by this universal adapter you can use it to power the computer Many sizes of Adapta plugs are available from your local RadioShack store if the size you need is not supplied with the adapter Manufacturer Model No Volts Tip Color Tip Polarity Acer 1100LX 18 White NEG ALR Venture 16 21 White POS ALR Venture 386SX 21 White POS Altec L...

Page 19: ...e NEG AST Explorer Notebooks 14 Green POS Atari Stacy 17 Blue NEG Bondwell B200 9 Blue POS Bondwell B210 9 Blue POS Bondwell B310 9 Blue POS Bondwell B310 9 Blue POS Bondwell B310A 9 Blue POS Brother HJ100i 9 Blue NEG CAF 386SX 18 White POS Canon 200LS 19 Blue POS Canon BJ 10e 9 Blue NEG Canon BJ 10ex 9 Blue NEG Canon BJ 10sx 9 Blue NEG Manufacturer Model No Volts Tip Color Tip Polarity 273 1826 f...

Page 20: ... 1000 20 Green POS Canon InnovaBook 350CD 20 White POS Canon InnovaBook 350P 20 White POS Canon InnovaBook 475 20 White POS Coax Coax 386SX 21 White POS Coax SmartBook V Star 19 Blue POS Coax Ultrathin 386SX 20 19 White POS Compaq 5300 18 Blue POS Compaq Armada M300 18 5 Yellow POS Compaq Concerto 4 25 18 Green POS Compaq Concerto 4 33 18 Green POS Manufacturer Model No Volts Tip Color Tip Polarit...

Page 21: ...Yellow POS Compaq Presario 1900 24 Special N A Compaq Presario All But 305 1900 18 White POS CompuAdd Companion 15 Green POS CP Portable Printers 9 Blue NEG CTX International EasyBook 18 White POS Data Point 4808J 19 White POS DEC PC425SE 21 Blue NEG Decision Mate 486SLC 19 White POS Decision Mate Decision Mate SX 19 White POS Dell 325SLI 12 Blue POS Dell Latitude 425 14 Green POS Dell Latitude 43...

Page 22: ...te 866 19 White POS Epson ActionNote 866C 19 White POS Epson ActionNote 880C 19 White POS Epson ActionNote 880CX 19 White POS Epson ActionNote 888CX 19 White POS Epson ActionNote 895CX 19 White POS Everex DesigNote 20 White POS Everex StepNote 486 20 White POS Fora NBL386S 19 White POS Goldstar GS520 18 White POS Hewlett Packard DeskJet 310 Printer 10 White NEG Manufacturer Model No Volts Tip Colo...

Page 23: ...Hewlett Packard OmniBook 530 12 Blue NEG Hewlett Packard OmniBook 600 12 Blue NEG Hewlett Packard OmniBook 600C 12 Blue NEG Hewlett Packard Vectra LS12 17 Blue NEG Honeywell AP L 17 Blue NEG Hyundai Neuron 433SLC 15 White POS IBM PS 2 L40SX 15 Green POS IBM PS 2 N33SX 15 Green POS IBM ThinkPad 350 15 Green POS IBM ThinkPad 350C 15 Green POS IBM ThinkPad 365ED 16 White POS IBM ThinkPad 560 16 White...

Page 24: ...Kodak Diconix 180si Printer 9 Blue NEG Kodak Diconix 701 Printer 10 White NEG Lapcom LT529 9 White POS Lexmark 4070 Printer 9 Blue NEG Librex Adapter SCO2P 12 Blue POS Librex Adapter SPCE813 15 Blue POS Magitronic NoteBook w CD 20 White POS Mitac 40235XT 17 Green POS Mitsuba Ninja 12 1 17 Blue POS MPC M700 18 White POS NBCC 386SX Notebook 21 White POS Manufacturer Model No Volts Tip Color Tip Pola...

Page 25: ...POS ProStar Pentium 20 White POS Sharp MX100 9 Blue NEG Sharp MZ100 9 Blue NEG Sharp MZ200 9 Blue NEG Sharp MZ250 9 Blue NEG Sharp PC2100 9 Blue NEG Sharp PC3010 19 White POS Sharp PC3020 19 White POS Sharp PC3030 19 White POS Sharp PC3050 19 White POS Sharp PC3060 19 White POS Sharp PC3070 19 White POS Sharp PC4500 9 Blue NEG Sharp PC4501 9 Blue NEG Manufacturer Model No Volts Tip Color Tip Polar...

Page 26: ...200 15 Green POS Sharp PC6220 15 Green POS Sharp PC6541 15 Green POS Sharp PC6700 15 Green POS Sharp PC6781 15 Green POS Sharp PC6800 15 Green POS Sharp PC6900 15 Green POS Sharp PC9020 18 Blue POS Sony MZ1 11 Blue POS Star Micronics StarJet SJ 48 9 Blue NEG Tandy 100FD 9 Blue NEG Tandy 1400FD 15 Blue NEG Tandy 1400HD 15 Blue NEG Tandy 1400LT 9 Blue NEG Manufacturer Model No Volts Tip Color Tip Po...

Page 27: ...e POS Texas Instruments Extensa 555 20 White POS Texas Instruments Extensa 555CD 20 White POS Texas Instruments Extensa 565CD 20 White POS Texas Instruments Extensa 570CDT 20 White POS Texas Instruments Extensa 575CD 20 White POS Texas Instruments Extensa 575CD 20 White POS Texas Instruments LT286 17 Green POS Texas Instruments LT286 25 17 Green POS Texas Instruments LT286 45 17 Green POS Texas In...

Page 28: ...S Toshiba Portege 300CT 15 Green POS Toshiba Portege 610CT 15 Green POS Toshiba Portege 620CT 15 Green POS Toshiba Portege 650CT 15 Green POS Toshiba Portege 660CDT 15 Green POS Toshiba T1000 9 White POS Toshiba T1000LE 12 Green POS Toshiba T1000SE 12 Green POS Toshiba T1000XE 12 Green POS Toshiba T100X 12 Green POS Toshiba T1100 9 Blue NEG Toshiba T1200 12 Green POS Toshiba T1200F 12 Green POS To...

Page 29: ...ba T1900C 18 Blue POS Toshiba T1910 18 Blue POS Toshiba T1910CS 18 Blue POS Toshiba T1950 18 Blue POS Toshiba T1950CS 18 Blue POS Toshiba T1950CT 18 Blue POS Toshiba T1960 18 Blue POS Toshiba T1960CS 18 Blue POS Toshiba T1960CT 18 Blue POS Toshiba T200 15 Green POS Toshiba T200CS 15 Green POS Toshiba T2400CS 18 Blue POS Toshiba T2400CT 18 Blue POS Toshiba T2450CT 18 Blue POS Manufacturer Model No ...

Page 30: ...4850CT 18 Blue POS Toshiba T4900CT 18 Blue POS Toshiba Tecra 700 15 Green POS Toshiba Tecra 700CDT 15 Green POS Toshiba Tecra 700CS 15 Green POS Toshiba Tecra 700CT 15 Green POS Toshiba Tecra 710CDT 15 Green POS Toshiba Tecra 720CDT 15 Green POS Toshiba Tecra 730CDT 15 Green POS Toshiba Tecra 730XCDT 15 Green POS Toshiba Tecra 740CDT 15 Green POS Trogon 7200 21 Blue POS Veridata Execulite 386S 19 ...

Page 31: ...ision Mate 486SLC 19 White POS Wyse Decision Mate SX 19 White POS Zenith SuperSport 286 17 Blue NEG Zenith SuperSport 286e 17 Blue NEG Zenith SuperSport 386SX 17 Blue NEG Zenith Z Star EX 20 White POS Zeos Contenta Sub Notebook 14 Green POS Manufacturer Model No Volts Tip Color Tip Polarity 273 1826 fm Page 31 Thursday October 5 2000 8 39 AM ...

Page 32: ...he warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the de fect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All re placed parts and products and products on wh...