Vivanco UNIVERSAL CAR AIRPLANE NOTEBOOK VOLTAGE CONVERTER Instructions For Use Manual page 6

UNIVERSAL AUTO/AIR NOTEBOOK POWER ADAPTER
Operation Instructions: Auto/Boat/Recreational Vehicle
1. If your notebook computer is switched on, please turn it off.
2. If not already attached, please attach the "In-Flight->Auto" adapter to the in-flight plug.
Make sure that it is fully attached and engaged.
3. Remove the vehicle's cigarette lighter and insert the cigarette lighter plug into the socket.
4. Turn on your vehicle's ignition.
NOTE: In some vehicles, power to the cigarette lighter is always on and it may not be necessary to turn on the ignition.
5. The green light on the adapter glows green. This indicates that power is available.
If the light does not glow, check all connections.
6. If the LED on the adapter does not glow, first check if the plug is properly inserted.
NOTE: The vehicle may also need to be running in order to get power.
7. If the indicator light still does not come on, you may need to check the vehicle's cigarette lighter fuse
and/or the "In-Flight->Auto" adapter fuse.
Refer to your vehicle manual for further directions on how to check a car fuse properly.
NOTE:
The fuse from the "In-Flight ->Auto" plug-adapter can be easily removed by unscrewing the black round disc
located at the tip of the adapter and removing the fuse. Replace the fuse with one of identical specifications at
any local hardware or mechanical store.
8. Insert the tip plug into the power socket on your notebook computer.
9. Turn on your computer to begin working or to begin charging your battery.
CAUTION:
· It is not recommended to have the Auto/Air Adapter plugged into your computer when starting the engine.
The power may be interrupted and this will cause your system to be reset.
· Avoid touching the Auto/Air Adapter during use, as it may get warm. This is normal.
Avoid placing the adapter in direct sunlight or next to heat-sensitive materials.
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UNIVERSAL AUTO/AIR NOTEBOOK POWER ADAPTER
Operation Instructions: In-Flight
NOTE:
Although most airlines use the in-flight connector for in-flight use, some airlines such as American use the
cigarette adapter. In this case follow the operation instructions for Auto/Boat... of the previous section.
1. If your notebook computer is switched on, please turn it off.
2. To uncover the in-flight connector, first remove the "In-Flight->Auto" adapter.
To remove, push down on the black button located above the green light indicator.
As you push down on the tab, pull the cigarette plug apart to reveal the "In-Flight->Auto"adapter.
3. On most airlines, the seat socket where the in-flight plug is to be inserted is located in the arm of your seat,
in the same location you use to plug-in headphones, or under the seat. Please ask the flight attendant for
assistance in locating this socket.
4. Insert the in-flight plug into the seat socket. The light on the in-flight plug should glow, indicating
that power is available. If the light on the adapter does not glow, check to see if the plug is properly
inserted. You may also check with a flight attendant to make sure that power is on in the aircraft.
5. Plug the tip plug into the power socket on your notebook computer.
6. Turn on your computer to begin working or to begin charging your battery.
Simply leave the Auto/Air Adapter plugged in without turning on your computer to charge your battery.
CAUTION:
Avoid touching the Auto/Air Adapter during use, as it may get warm.
This is normal. Avoid placing the adapter in direct sunlight or next to heat-sensitive materials.
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