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Radio Shack Notebook Computer Universal 30W Power Adapter Owner's Manual

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273-1825rc.fm Page 1 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM
Cat. No. 273-1825
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Notebook Computer
Universal 30W Power Adapter

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  • Page 1 273-1825rc.fm Page 1 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Cat. No. 273-1825 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Notebook Computer Universal 30W Power Adapter...
  • Page 2 273-1825rc.fm Page 2 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
  • Page 3 273-1825rc.fm Page 3 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack Notebook Computer Universal 30W Power Adapter powers notebook computers and other electronic de- vices by converting a nominal 12-volt input voltage to a regu- lated output voltage of from 6 to 21 volts at up to 30 watts of continuous power.
  • Page 4 273-1825rc.fm Page 4 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Interchangeable Adaptaplug Connectors — three Ra- ® dioShack Adaptaplug adapters are included with your power adapter for connecting it to most notebook computers. Addi- tional Adaptaplugs are available from RadioShack. Power Indicators — the power adapter has two indicators. One is located on the cigarette-lighter plug and lights when input power is available.
  • Page 5 273-1825rc.fm Page 5 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Low Input Voltage Shutdown — a special circuit shuts down the adapter when the input voltage falls below 10V DC. This safeguards batteries used to power the adapter that are susceptible to damage when operated below such voltages. Input Coil Cord —...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    273-1825rc.fm Page 6 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM CONTENTS Safety Instructions ... 7 Preparation ... 9 Adjusting Output Voltage ... 9 Selecting the Adaptaplug ... 11 Installing the Adaptaplug ... 12 Using the Adapter ... 14 Replacing the Fuse ... 16 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    273-1825rc.fm Page 7 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instruc- tions for your power adapter. Before you use the power adapter, read all the instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on the power adapter, and on the product that you will connect to the power adapter.
  • Page 8 273-1825rc.fm Page 8 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM • Slots and openings on the top and bottom of the power adapter are for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation, and to protect the adapter from overheating, be sure these openings are not blocked or covered. •...

  • Page 9: Preparation

    273-1825rc.fm Page 9 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM PREPARATION ADJUSTING OUTPUT VOLTAGE Warning: Your power adapter provides direct current (DC) voltage. Do not use it with devices that are not specifically identified as requiring DC voltage. Do not use it with devices that require AC voltage.
  • Page 10 273-1825rc.fm Page 10 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM • 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 V DC. Example: OUTPUT: 18V DC . If the power adapter or computer indicates a “voltage range,”...

  • Page 11: Selecting The Adaptaplug

    273-1825rc.fm Page 11 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM 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.

  • Page 12: Installing The Adaptaplug

    273-1825rc.fm Page 12 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM INSTALLING THE ADAPTAPLUG Warning: To avoid damage to the device you are using, make sure the Adaptaplug is installed correctly. If you have trouble installing it, take the device to be powered (with all its accessories) and your power adapter to your local Ra- dioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 13 273-1825rc.fm Page 13 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Note: If the polarity symbol is not displayed on the device to be powered, it might appear on an ID plate on the computer power supply or the original power adapter (see “Compatible Computers”...

  • Page 14: Using The Adapter

    273-1825rc.fm Page 14 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM USING THE ADAPTER After you have properly adjusted the output voltage and in- stalled the Adaptaplug, follow these steps to use your adapt- 1. Insert the Adaptaplug’s tip into the DC input jack on the device to be powered.
  • Page 15 273-1825rc.fm Page 15 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM • If the green indicator on the power adapter’s case does not light, disconnect the adapter from the device being powered, then check the Adaptaplug’s connec- tion for the correct orientation. Caution: Save your data frequently! If you operate your note- book computer after removing its internal battery, an interrup- tion in power might result in an immediate computer...

  • Page 16: Replacing The Fuse

    273-1825rc.fm Page 16 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM REPLACING THE FUSE If the green indicator on the cigarette-lighter plug does not light after disconnecting the device to be powered, remove the cigarette-lighter plug from the receptacle and check its fuse.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    273-1825rc.fm Page 17 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Some notebook computers have power supplies in excess of the rating of this power adapter (30 watts). In most cases, this higher rating is used to both charge a completely discharged battery and power the computer at the same time.
  • Page 18 273-1825rc.fm Page 18 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM • Completely recharge the battery before using the com- puter. Use the power adapter to charge the battery, but do not operate the computer during charging. • If the battery is easily removable, remove it from the computer to eliminate the power requirement for recharging.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    273-1825rc.fm Page 19 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage ... 11–16V DC Power ... 4A (Maximum) In-Rush Current ... 5A, Cold Start @ Room Temperature (77°F/25°C) Standby Current (Minimum) ... 14.1 mA @ 11V DC 16.5 mA @ 13.8V DC 18.3 mA @ 16V DC Protection Features ...
  • Page 20 273-1825rc.fm Page 20 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Mechanical Dimensions ... 1.7 Weight ... Less than 8 oz Enclosure ... Injection Molded Cycolac ABS, UL94V-0 Indicators ... Input Power-On LED (Cigarette Lighter) Output Power-On LED (Case) Environmental Temperature: Maximum Performance ... 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) Operation ...

  • Page 21: Compatible Notebook Computers

    273-1825rc.fm Page 21 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM COMPATIBLE COMPUTERS The Notebook Computer Universal 30W Power Adapter is compatible with all notebook computers listed in the following table. The table is not necessarily comprehensive, though, so your notebook computer could work with this adapter even though it is not listed.
  • Page 22 273-1825rc.fm Page 22 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Apple PowerBook 170 Apple PowerBook 180 Apple PowerBook 180C Apple Stylewriter Printer Advantage 486sx/25 Advantage Explorer Advantage Notebooks Ascentia 800 Ascentia 800N Ascentia 810N Ascentia 950N Ascentia P Series Bravo Notebooks...
  • Page 23 273-1825rc.fm Page 23 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Bondwell B200 Bondwell B210 Bondwell B310 Bondwell B310+ Bondwell B310A Brother HJ100i 386SX Canon 200LS Canon BJ-10e Canon BJ-10ex Canon BJ-10sx Canon BJ-20ex Canon BJ-30 Canon BJ-5 Canon BJC-210 Canon BJC-4100...
  • Page 24 273-1825rc.fm Page 24 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Citizen PN60 Coax Coax 386SX Coax SmartBook V- Star Coax Ultrathin 386SX/20 Compaq 5300 Compaq Concerto 4/25 Compaq Concerto 4/33 Compaq Contura 3/20 Compaq Contura 3/25 Compaq Contura 3/25C Compaq Contura 4/25 Compaq...
  • Page 25 273-1825rc.fm Page 25 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Decision Mate Decision Mate Dell 325SLI Dell Latitude 425 Dell Latitude 433 Dell Latitude 433C Dell NL320SLI EPS Notebook Epson ActionNote 4000 Epson ActionNote 700 Epson ActionNote 700C Epson ActionNote 800 Epson...
  • Page 26 273-1825rc.fm Page 26 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Goldstar GS520 Hewlett Packard DeskJet 310 Printer Hewlett Packard DeskJet 320 Printer Hewlett Packard DeskJet 340 Hewlett Packard DeskJet 500 Printer Hewlett Packard DeskJet 500C Printer Hewlett Packard OmniBook 300 Hewlett Packard OmniBook 425...
  • Page 27 273-1825rc.fm Page 27 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. ThinkPad 700 ThinkPad 700C ThinkPad 701C ThinkPad 701CS ThinkPad 720 ThinkPad 720C Keynote Notebook (ADP-38AB) Kodak Diconix 150+ Printer Kodak Diconix 180si Printer Kodak Diconix 701 Printer Lapcom LT529 Lexmark 4070 Printer...
  • Page 28 273-1825rc.fm Page 28 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. NBCC 386SX/20 Note- book NBCC 386SXN Notebook MultiSpeed EL UltraLite Versa 550D Packard Bell PB286LP Panasonic CF150B Polaroid Hand Scanner ProStar Pentium Sharp MX100 Sharp MZ100 Sharp MZ200 Sharp MZ250 Sharp...
  • Page 29 273-1825rc.fm Page 29 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Sharp PC4641 Sharp PC4741 Sharp PC5500 Sharp PC5541 Sharp PC5700 Sharp PC5741 Sharp PC6200 Sharp PC6220 Sharp PC6541 Sharp PC6700 Sharp PC6781 Sharp PC6800 Sharp PC6900 Sharp PC9020 Sony Star Micronics StarJet SJ-48...
  • Page 30 273-1825rc.fm Page 30 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Texas Instruments Extensa 515 Texas Instruments Extensa 550 Texas Instruments Extensa 550CD Texas Instruments Extensa 550CDT Texas Instruments Extensa 555 Texas Instruments Extensa 555CD Texas Instruments Extensa 565CD Texas Instruments Extensa 570CDT...
  • Page 31 273-1825rc.fm Page 31 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Toshiba Portege 300CT Toshiba Portege 610CT Toshiba Portege 620CT Toshiba Portege 650CT Toshiba Portege 660CDT Toshiba T1000 Toshiba T1000LE Toshiba T1000SE Toshiba T1000XE Toshiba T100X Toshiba T1100+ Toshiba T1200 Toshiba T1200F...
  • Page 32 273-1825rc.fm Page 32 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Toshiba T1910CS Toshiba T1950 Toshiba T1950CS Toshiba T1950CT Toshiba T1960 Toshiba T1960CS Toshiba T1960CT Toshiba T200 Toshiba T200CS Toshiba T2400CS Toshiba T2400CT Toshiba T2450CT Toshiba T3400 Toshiba T3400CT Toshiba T3600CT Toshiba...
  • Page 33 273-1825rc.fm Page 33 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Manufacturer Model No. Toshiba Tecra 700CS Toshiba Tecra 700CT Toshiba Tecra 710CDT Toshiba Tecra 720CDT Toshiba Tecra 730CDT Toshiba Tecra 730XCDT Toshiba Tecra 740CDT Trogon 7200 Veridata Execulite 386S WinBook 386SXNB-20B WinBook Wyse 386SX...
  • Page 34 273-1825rc.fm Page 34 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM NOTES...
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  • Page 36 273-1825rc.fm Page 36 Tuesday, June 1, 1999 2:05 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Ra- dioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO...

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