Sweex PA300 Owner Manual

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PA300 Sweex Universal Compact Notebook Adapter 100 W

Introduction

• Do not expose the Sweex Universal Compact Notebook Adapter 100 W to extreme temperatures. Do not place the device in direct sunlight or in the vicinity of heating elements.

• Do not use the Sweex Universal Compact Notebook Adapter 100 W in extremely moist or dusty surroundings.

• Prevent hard shocks or impacts of the device, as this can cause damage to the internal electronics

• Never try to open the device yourself, this voids the warranty.

WARNING! DO NOT USE ADAPTER BEFORE SETTING THE CORRECT OUTPUT VOLTAGE.

FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR NOTEBOOK.

Before use

1. Check the label on your notebook or your notebook’s original adapter for a power rating. The power rating may not be higher than 100 W. If no power rating is supplied, check that the current rating does not exceed the specified current rating of the adapter for the listed voltage (see specifications).

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2. Check which plug type fits your notebook best. Don’t connect the plug to the adapter cable yet!

3. Check your notebook for the correct input voltage, then select the correct output voltage on the adapter.

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Usage

• Connect the plug to the adapter cable, the power cable to the adapter, and the plug to your laptop. You are now ready to use the adapter.

Notes

• You can also use the adapter to charge USB devices, for example your MP3 player, phone or navigation device.

You will have to use the USB cable included with your device. You can simultaneously power your laptop and charge USB devices.

• The adapter has protection against over current, short circuit, overheating and overvoltage. The adapter will shut down during such a condition and the adapter will automatically resume functioning again when the fault condition is restored.

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Troubleshooting

Problem: My notebook does not indicate AC power or charging battery.

Cause: The adapter has a blue light indicating correct operation. If the blue light is not lit, check that the adapter receives mains power.

Problem: The adapter shuts down when I connect it to my notebook.

Cause: Your notebook’s power rating exceeds the adapter’s maximum rating of 100 W

Specifications

Input AC range/current 100-240 V AC / 1.5 A Max

Output Voltage (Selectable) 12 V

Output current 5.5 A

15 V

5.5 A

16 V

5.5 A

USB port voltage/current 5 V / 1 A, peak 2 A

Overheating protection Yes / output shutdown

Overvoltage protection

Short circuit protection

Yes / output shutdown

Yes / output shutdown

18.5 V 19V

5.15A

Overload protection

Leakage current

MTBF

Dimension / weight

Yes / output shutdown

< 250 _A / 240 V AC

100 k hours min, MIL-HDBK-217F (25 °C)

138.2 x 58.4 x 28.5 (mm) / 0.5 kg

Operation temp & humidity 0 to 40 °C / 95 %

Efficiency > 88 %

5 A

20V

4.9 A

24V

4 A

Warranty

• For this Sweex product a two year warranty period applies, beginning from of the date of purchase.

• In case of defect, return the product to your reseller with failure description, proof of purchase and all accessories.

• Warranty will be void in case of opened products, physical damage, misuse, modification, repair by unauthorised persons and using the product for other purposes than its intended use.

• We do not give support or warranty on supplied software, rechargeable batteries and batteries. Transaction of warranty only takes place at the sales point where the product is bought.

All brand names and associated rights mentioned in this manual are and stay property of the rightful owner.

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