Radio Shack 80 Watt High-Power User manual

Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
80 Watt High-Power
Notebook Computer
AC Power Adapter

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ˆ 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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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.
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. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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 prod-
uct.
!
!

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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
the
FCC Rules
. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential in-
stallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in-
terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment 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 interfer-
ence 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
ˆ 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, with 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laptop
computers.
Important: To use this power adapter in countries other than
the USA, use a foreign voltage plug adapter (not supplied)
available at your local RadioShack store of the proper configu-
ration for the power outlet.

6Operation
ˆ Operation
ADJUSTING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE
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: Make sure you set the power adapter to the proper
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
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:
Vin = 18V DC
or
18V DC
.
• Review the power or ID plate on the device to be pow-
ered. Look for the word
“INPUT”
followed by a number
and
V DC
. Example:
INPUT: 18V DC
.

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Operation
• 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,
use the voltage closest to the mid-range. Example:
OUT-
PUT: 10–16V DC
; set the power supply to 13V DC.
Note: The specific notation “V DC” might
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 VOLTS 12/13/14/15/
16/17/18/19/20/21/22/23/24 to the desired output voltage.
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

8Operation
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 pow-
ered. 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.
If the tip on the device’s power jack is positive, align +(pos-
itive) marked on the Adaptaplug to TIP marked on the out-
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 +
TIP –

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Operation
If you use the special Compaq plug, align TIP on the Com-
paq plug with TIP marked on the output socket.
Note: If the polarity symbol is not displayed on the device
to be powered, it might appear on an ID plate on the com-
puter power supply or the original power adapter (see
“Compatible Computers” on Page 13).
4. Insert the Adaptaplug into the device to be powered, then
insert the supplied AC power cord into the AC jack on the
adapter. Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a
standard AC outlet. The green indicator lights.
Note: After making the connections described above, check the
power adapter’s cord. If it is hanging loosely or if it is positioned
so that it could be damaged, wind the excess cord around the
adapter — the large grooves on the top and bottom of the
adapter help hold the cord in place. When the cord is the length
you want, slide the cord clip down the cord until it is next to the
part of the cord you wrapped around the adapter. Then, press
the clip over one piece of the wound cord to hold the cord in
place.
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 shutdown
and possible data loss. Such a power interruption could be

10 Troubleshooting
caused by accidentally disconnecting either end of the power
adapter.
ˆ Troubleshooting
Some notebook computers have power supplies in excess of
the rating of this power adapter (80 watts). In most cases, this
higher rating is used to both charge a completely discharged
battery and power the computer at the same time. This power
adapter can be used for such applications, but it is recommend-
ed that the computer’s battery be recharged before using this
adapter to operate the computer.
Caution: Except as noted for notebook computers (see “Com-
patible Computers” on Page 13), the power adapter’s 80 watt
rating must be equal to or greater than the requirement of the
device to be powered.
You should remove your computer’s battery only under the fol-
lowing conditions:
• The computer automatically shuts down while you try to
power it with the AC adapter.
• The computer’s rating label states that the computer
requires greater than 80 watts and the computer’s battery
is completely discharged.
Note: If the computer’s battery is fully charged, do not remove
it.

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Troubleshooting
Cautions:
• Always turn off the computer before you remove its battery.
• Be careful when removing your computer’s battery
because some laptop computers do not have batteries
designed for frequent removal.
In the unlikely event of insufficient power, you may encounter
slower battery charging time or automatic shutdown of the pow-
er adapter. In case of automatic shutdown, try one or more of
these steps to reset the adapter:
• 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 com-
puter to eliminate the power requirement for recharging.
Note: The power adapter can be used to charge the bat-
tery in your notebook computer by connecting it to the com-
puter with the battery installed, and leaving the computer
turned off.
Caution: If the indicator turns off while the power adapter is in
use, the output current is beyond the specification and the over-
load/short circuit protection activates. Disconnect the adapter
from AC power, then unplug the adapter from the device. Re-
connect the power adapter to the AC power. If the indicator still
fails to light, take the adapter to your local RadioShack store for
assistance. If the indicator is on, reconnect the adapter to your
laptop. If the indicator turns off, your laptop is exceeding the
80W rating of the adapter (see “Troubleshooting” on Page 10).

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CARE
Keep the power adapter dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi-
ately. Use and store the power adapter only in normal tempera-
ture environments. Handle the power adapter carefully; do not
drop it. Keep the power adapter away from dust and dirt, and
wipe it with a cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the power adapter’s internal com-
ponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its war-
ranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your
power adapter is not performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.

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Compatible Computers
ˆ Compatible Computers
The 80 Watt High-Power Notebook Computer AC Power Adapt-
er is compatible with all notebook computers listed in the follow-
ing table. The table is not necessarily comprehensive, though,
so your notebook computer could work with this adapter even
though it is not listed. Verify it against your computer’s original
power supply, as manufacturing changes are sometimes made
in mid-production. As long as the voltage and power require-
ments of your computer are satisfied by this Power 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 Lansing Multimedia CD-ROM 12 Blue POS
AST Advantage 486sx/25 21 Blue NEG
AST Advantage Explorer 21 Blue NEG
AST Advantage Notebooks 21 Blue NEG
AST Ascentia 800 19 White POS
AST Ascentia 800N 19 White POS
AST Ascentia 810N 19 White POS
AST Ascentia 950N 18 Blue POS
AST Ascentia P Series 19 White POS
AST Bravo Notebooks 14 Green POS

14 Compatible Computers
AST BravoL/CDX2-66 21 Blue NEG
AST Explorer Notebooks 14 Green POS
Atari Stacy 17 Blue NEG
CAF 386SX 18 White POS
Canon 200LS 19 Blue POS
Canon BJ-30 13 Green POS
Canon BJC-70 13 Green POS
Canon Innova NoteJet 486 20 Green POS
Canon InnovaBook 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
Compaq Contura 3/20 18 Green POS
Compaq Contura 3/25 18 Green POS
Compaq Contura 3/25C 18 Green POS
Compaq Contura 4/25 18 Green POS
Compaq Contura 4/25C 18 Green POS
Compaq Contura 4/25CX 18 Green POS
Manufacturer Model No. Volts Tip
Color Tip Polarity

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Compatible Computers
Compaq Contura 430C 17 Blue POS
Compaq Contura Aero 18 Blue POS
Compaq Presario 305 18.5 Yellow POS
Compaq Presario 1900 24 Special N/A
Compaq Presario — All But 305 &
1900 18 White POS
CompuAdd Companion 15 Green POS
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 433 14 Green POS
Dell Latitude 433C 14 Green POS
Dell NL320SLI 12 Blue POS
EPS EPS Notebook 20 White POS
Epson ActionNote 4000 15 White POS
Epson ActionNote 700 15 White POS
Epson ActionNote 700C 15 White POS
Epson ActionNote 800 19 White POS
Epson ActionNote 866 19 White POS
Epson ActionNote 866C 19 White POS
Epson ActionNote 880C 19 White POS
Epson ActionNote 880CX 19 White POS
Manufacturer Model No. Volts Tip
Color Tip Polarity

16 Compatible Computers
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 OmniBook 300 12 Blue NEG
Hewlett Packard OmniBook 425 12 Blue NEG
Hewlett Packard OmniBook 430 12 Blue NEG
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 POS
IBM ThinkPad 700 15 Green POS
IBM ThinkPad 700C 15 Green POS
IBM ThinkPad 701C 16 White POS
IBM ThinkPad 701CS 16 White POS
Manufacturer Model No. Volts Tip
Color Tip Polarity

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Compatible Computers
IBM ThinkPad 720 15 Green POS
IBM ThinkPad 720C 15 Green POS
Keynote Notebook (ADP-38AB) 19 Blue POS
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
NBCC 386SX/20 Notebook 21 White POS
NBCC 386SXN Notebook 21 White POS
NEC UltraLite Versa 550D 19 White POS
Packard Bell PB286LP 17 Blue POS
Polaroid Hand Scanner 14 Blue POS
ProStar Pentium 20 White POS
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 PC5500 17 Green POS
Sharp PC5541 17 Green POS
Sharp PC5700 17 Green POS
Manufacturer Model No. Volts Tip
Color Tip Polarity

18 Compatible Computers
Sharp PC5741 17 Green POS
Sharp PC6200 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
Tandy 1400FD 15 Blue NEG
Tandy 1400HD 15 Blue NEG
Tandy 140XT 15 Blue NEG
Texas Instruments Extensa 450 20 White POS
Texas Instruments Extensa 450T 20 White POS
Texas Instruments Extensa 510 20 White POS
Texas Instruments Extensa 515 20 White POS
Texas Instruments Extensa 550 20 White POS
Texas Instruments Extensa 550CD 20 White POS
Texas Instruments Extensa 550CDT 20 White 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
Manufacturer Model No. Volts Tip
Color Tip Polarity

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Compatible Computers
Texas Instruments LT286 17 Green POS
Texas Instruments LT286/25 17 Green POS
Texas Instruments LT286/45 17 Green POS
Texas Instruments TI-45 17 Green POS
Texas Instruments TM2000 15 Green POS
Texas Instruments TM4000M 18 Blue POS
Texas Instruments TM5000 12 White POS
Texas Instruments TM5010 12 White POS
Texas Instruments TM5020 12 White POS
Texas Instruments TM5030 12 White POS
Texas Instruments TM5100 12 White POS
Texas Instruments TM5200 12 White POS
Texas Instruments TM5300 12 White POS
Toshiba Expresswriter 301 12 Green POS
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 T1000LE 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1000SE 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1000XE 12 Green POS
Toshiba T100X 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1200 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1200F 12 Green POS
Manufacturer Model No. Volts Tip
Color Tip Polarity

20 Compatible Computers
Toshiba T1200FB 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1200H 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1200HB 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1200HD 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1200XE 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1600 12 Green POS
Toshiba T1800 15 Green POS
Toshiba T1850 15 Green POS
Toshiba T1850C 15 Green POS
Toshiba T1900 18 Blue POS
Toshiba 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
Toshiba T3400 15 Green POS
Manufacturer Model No. Volts Tip
Color Tip Polarity