Rocket Fish RF-PRAC User manual

Rocketfish AC Power Adapter
Adaptateur d’alimentation CA
Rocketfish
Adaptador de alimentación de
CA Rocketfish
RF-PRAC
User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Guía del Usuario

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Rocketfish RF-PRAC
Rocketfish AC Power
Adapter
Contents
Introduction ................................................................. 2
Safety information ..................................................... 3
Features ......................................................................... 4
Using the AC power adapter.................................. 4
Specifications............................................................... 6
Connector tip compatibility ................................... 7
Legal notices ................................................................ 8
Three-year limited warranty.................................11
Français........................................... 15
Español ........................................... 29
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Rocketfish universal laptop
power adapter. This adapter plugs into any AC power outlet
anywhere in the world, and provides a reliable power source
to run your laptop computer and charge its internal battery.
Rocketfish adapters are made using the highest quality
components and feature all of the necessary voltage and
heat protection circuits to ensure maximum levels of safety
and efficiency.

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Note: A physical adapter plug may be necessary to plug
into some AC power outlets outside of the United States, but
no voltage converter is needed anywhere in the world.
This adapter comes with a variety of numbered tips which
connect to the output cable of the adapter and control the
output voltage. To ensure that the proper voltage is
delivered to your laptop, you must always make sure that
you are using the correct tip for your specific laptop model.
Read the following instructions and refer to “Connector tip
compatibility” on page 7 to make sure you select the correct
tip for your laptop.
Safety information
• Do not expose the power adapter to rain, moisture, or
excessive dust. It may cause shock hazards.
• Do not operate the adapter in direct sunlight.
• Operate the adapter in a well ventilated area. Maximum
ambient temperature around the power adapter must
not exceed 105° Fahrenheit (40° Celsius).
• Do not open the power adapter under any
circumstances. The power adapter is not intended to be
repaired in case of failure or component defect. There are
no internal serviceable parts.
• Discontinue use and contact our toll free help line for
assistance [phone] if any of the following should
occur:
• The adapter shuts down when it is plugged into the
device (LED turns off).
• The adapter's LED light blinks when the adapter is
plugged into an AC power outlet.
• A cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• Do not use with notebooks that require more than
90 watts of power.

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• Make sure to use the correct tip for your notebook as
listed in “Connector tip compatibility” on page 7 and do
not use with any notebook model that is not listed.
• Keep away from children.
Features
Package contents
• 90 Watt universal laptop power adapter
•10tips
•ACcord
•UserGuide
Using the AC power adapter
To use the AC power adapter:
1Select your laptop manufacturer and model from
“Connector tip compatibility” on page 7 to determine
the correct tip number for your laptop.
Warning: Do not use this product if you cannot locate your
laptop model in the Tip Compatibility table. The use of an
incorrect tip may damage your laptop. Contact our toll free
help line for assistance [phone].

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2Locate the specified tip from the tip bundle provided.
Each tip is clearly numbered.
3Connect the selected tip to the end of the output cable,
making sure that the pins on the tip are aligned with the
holes in the cable. Also make sure that the tip is pushed
all the way into the output cable's connector.
4Turn off your laptop or put it into Suspend or Standby
mode.
5Connect the AC cord to the socket on the AC adapter.
6Plug the AC cord into an AC power outlet. The LED on the
adapter turns green indicating that the adapter is
powered and ready.
Important: If the adapter's LED does not turn on, or if it
blinks, discontinue use and contact our toll free help line for
assistance [phone].

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7Plug the tip connected to the output cable into the
matching DC input jack on the side or back of your
laptop.
8Turn the laptop on or wake it up from Suspend/Standby
mode. The adapter powers the laptop and charges its
battery.
Specifications
Input voltage: 100 to 240 volts AC
Output power: 90 watts continuous power
Jack
Tip
Output cable
AC adapter
AC cord

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Connector tip compatibility
Manufacturer Model Tip Number
15 V to 17 V
models 18 V to 20 V models
Acer Aspire M5, M34, M41
Acer Ferrari M32, M41
Acer Travelmate M9 M32, M41
Asus All models M5
Averatec All models M41
Compaq Presario M5, M28, M41
Dell Inspiron M23, M41
Dell Latitude M3, M23, M41
Dell Precision M23
Dell Vostro M23
Dell XPS M23
e-Machines M Series M28, M41
Fujitsu All models M41
Gateway All models M28, M41
Hewlett Packard Pavilion M5, M28, M41
HP/Compaq Business Notebook M5, M41, M55
HP/Compaq Special Edition (LiveStrong) M5
HP/Compaq Tablet PC M5, M55
Lenovo/IBM 3000 Series M44
Lenovo/IBM ThinkPad M9, M49 M44
Panasonic ToughBook M9 M3
Sony VAIO M3
Toshiba Portege M49

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Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
of this product 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. 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.
Toshiba Qosmio M49
Toshiba Satellite M49 M41
Toshiba Tecra M49
Manufacturer Model Tip Number
15 V to 17 V
models 18 V to 20 V models

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
FCC warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
DHHS and FDA safety certification
This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of
the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety
performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, and also with FDA Radiation Performance
Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
RSS 310 statement
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more
than that permitted for successful communication.
Copyright
© 2008 Rocketfish. Rocketfish and the Rocketfish logo are
trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands
and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders. Specifications and features are
subject to change without notice or obligation.
For service and support call [phone].

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Three-year limited warranty
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new RF-PRAC (“Product”), that the Product shall be
free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or
workmanship for three (3) year from the purchase of the Product
(“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an
authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand products and packaged with
this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover refurbished
Product. If you notify Rocketfish during the Warranty Period of a
defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this
warranty apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for three years (1095 days), beginning on
the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on
the receipt you received with the product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be
defective by an authorized Rocketfish repair center or store
personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product
with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge
with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and
parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
Rocketfish and are not returned to you. If service of Products and
parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all
labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your
Rocketfish Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage
terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

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How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your
original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from.
Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or
packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the
original packaging. If you purchased the Product from an online web
site, mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed
on the web site. Make sure that you put the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in
the United States and Canada.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
•Customer instruction
•Installation
•Set up adjustments
•Cosmetic damage
•Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
•Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
•Commercial use
•Modification of any part of the Product, including the
antenna
This warranty also does not cover:
•Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
•Connection to an incorrect voltage supply

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•Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility
authorized by Rocketfish to service the Product
•Products sold as is or with all faults
•Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
•Products where the factory applied serial number
has been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS
YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF
YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. ROCKETFISH
PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY
PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR
PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Rocketfish:
For customer service please call 1-800-620-2790
www.rocketfishproducts.com
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645
© 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise
Services, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and
brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Rocketfish RF-PRAC
Adaptateur d’alimentation
CA Rocketfish
Table des matières
Introduction............................................................... 15
Informations sur la sécurité.................................. 16
Fonctionnalités......................................................... 17
Utilisation de l'adaptateur d'alimentation CA17
Spécifications ............................................................ 20
Compatibilité des connecteurs .......................... 20
Avis juridiques........................................................... 21
Garantie limitée de trois ans................................ 25
Introduction
Merci d'avoir acheté un adaptateur d’alimentation universel
Rocketfish pour ordinateur portatif. Cet adaptateur se
branche sur toute prise secteur CA n’importe où dans le
monde, fournissant une source d’alimentation fiable pour
faire fonctionner un ordinateur portatif et recharger sa
batterie interne. Les adaptateurs Rocketfish sont fabriqués
avec des composants de qualité supérieure et possèdent la
tension et les circuits de protection contre la chaleur
nécessaires pour assurer des niveaux de sécurité et
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Remarque : Une prise pour adaptateur peut être nécessaire
pour brancher l’appareil dans des prises secteur CA en
dehors des États-Unis, par contre, aucun transformateur de
tension n’est requis quel que soit le pays.
Cet adaptateur est fourni avec plusieurs connecteurs
numérotés qui se branchent au câble de sortie de
l'adaptateur pour contrôler la tension de sortie. Pour fournir
une tension adéquate à l’ordinateur portatif, vérifier que le
connecteur correspondant au modèle est utilisé. Lire les
instructions suivantes et se référer à « Compatibilité des
connecteurs » sur la page 20 pour sélectionner le connecteur
correspondant au type d’ordinateur portatif considéré.
Informations sur la sécurité
• Ne pas exposer l’adaptateur à la pluie, l’humidité ou de la
poussière excessive. Cela présente des risques de chocs
électriques.
• Ne pas exposer l’adaptateur à la lumière directe du soleil.
• Utiliser l’adaptateur dans un endroit bien ventilé. La
température ambiante maximale autour de l’adaptateur
ne doit pas dépasser 105 °F (40 °C).
• N’ouvrir l’adaptateur en aucun cas. L’adaptateur ne doit
pas être réparé en cas de défaillance ou si l’un de ses
composants est défectueux. Aucune pièce interne ne
peut être réparée.
• Arrêter d’utiliser l’adaptateur et appeler le numéro sans
frais pour toute assistance au [phone] si les
conditions suivantes se produisent :
• l’adaptateur s’arrête quand il est branché sur un
appareil (la DEL témoin s’éteint);
• la DEL témoin de l’adaptateur clignote quand celui-ci
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• un cordon d’alimentation est effiloché ou la prise est
endommagée.
• Ne pas utiliser avec les ordinateurs portatifs nécessitant
plus de 90 watts de puissance.
• Utiliser le connecteur prévu pour l’ordinateur portatif
utilisé, en se référant à la section « Compatibilité des
connecteurs » à la page 20 et ne pas utiliser l’adaptateur
avec un ordinateur portatif ne figurant pas sur la liste.
• Garder hors de la portée des enfants.
Fonctionnalités
Contenu de la boîte
• Adaptateur d’alimentation universel pour ordinateur
portatif de 90 W
•10connecteurs
• Cordon d’alimentation CA
• Guide de l’utilisateur
Utilisation de l'adaptateur
d'alimentation CA
Pour utiliser l'adaptateur d'alimentation CA :
1Sélectionner le fabricant d’ordinateur portatif et le
modèle dans la section « Compatibilité des
connecteurs » à la page 20 pour déterminer le numéro
de connecteur correct pour l’ordinateur portatif utilisé.
Avertissement : Ne pas utiliser ce produit si le modèle
d’ordinateur portatif ne figure pas dans le tableau des
Connecteurs compatibles. L’utilisation d’un connecteur
incorrect peut endommager l’ordinateur portatif. Appeler le
numéro sans frais pour toute assistance au [phone].

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2Localiser le connecteur adapté parmi les connecteurs
fournis. Chaque connecteur est clairement numéroté.
3Brancher le connecteur sélectionné à l’extrémité du
câble de sortie, en veillant à ce que les broches du
connecteur correspondent aux orifices du câble. Vérifier
que le connecteur de l’adaptateur est correctement
branché au connecteur du câble de sortie.
4Éteindre l’ordinateur portatif ou le mettre en mode veille
ou attente.
5Brancher le cordon d’alimentation CA sur la prise de
l’adaptateur CA.
6Brancher le cordon d'alimentation CA de l'appareil sur
une prise secteur. La DEL témoin de l'adaptateur devient
verte indiquant que celui-ci est allumé.

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Important : Si la DEL témoin de l'adaptateur ne s’allume
pas ou clignote, cesser d’utiliser l’adaptateur et appeler le
numéro sans frais pour toute assistance au [phone].
7Brancher le connecteur qui est relié au câble de sortie sur
la prise d'entrée CC correspondante se trouvant sur le
côté ou l’arrière de l’ordinateur portatif.
8Mettre l’ordinateur portatif en marche ou le sortir du
mode veille ou attente. L’adaptateur alimente
l’ordinateur portatif et charge la batterie.
Prise
Connecteur
Câble de sortie
Adaptateur CA
Cordon d’alimentation CA

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Spécifications
Tension à l’entrée : 100 à 240 V CA
Puissance de sortie : 90 W CC
Compatibilité des connecteurs
Fabricant
d’ordinateur
portatif
Modèles
d’ordinateur
portatif
Connecteurs
Modèles 15 à 17 V Modèles 18 à 20 V
Acer Aspire M5, M34, M41
Acer Ferrari M32, M41
Acer Travelmate M9 M32, M41
Asus Tous les modèles M5
Averatec Tous les modèles M41
Compaq Presario M5, M28, M41
Dell Inspiron M23, M41
Dell Latitude M3, M23, M41
Dell Precision M23
Dell Vostro M23
Dell XPS M23
e-Machines M Series M28, M41
Fujitsu Tous les modèles M41
Gateway Tous les modèles M28, M41
Hewlett Packard Pavilion M5, M28, M41
HP/Compaq Business Notebook M5, M41, M55
HP/Compaq Special Edition
(LiveStrong)
M5
HP/Compaq Tablet PC M5, M55