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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Some notebook computers have power supplies in excess of
the rating of this 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. This adapter can be
used for such applications, but it is recommended that the com-
puter's battery be recharged before using this adapter to oper-
ate the computer.
Caution: Except as noted for notebook computers (see “Com-
patible Computers” on Page 18), the power adapter’s 30-watt
rating must be equal to or greater than the requirement of the
device to be powered. Using an adapter that provides less cur-
rent can damage the adapter or the device being powered.
In the unlikely event of insufficient power, you may encounter
slower battery charging time or automatic shutdown of the
adapter. In case of automatic shutdown, try one or more of
these steps to reset the adapter:
• Disconnect the adapter from the device being powered for
about 30 minutes or until the adapter case returns to room
temperature and the green indicator comes on, indicating
the adapter is ready.
• Completely recharge the computer battery before using the
computer. Use the adapter to charge the battery, but do not
operate the computer during charging.
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