DELL PW7015L Port Pwr Comp 6cell User Guide

DELL PW7015L Port Pwr Comp 6cell

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your power companion.

CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Restrictions and Disclaimers
The information contained in this document, including all instructions, cautions, and regulatory approvals and certifications, is provided by the supplier and has not been independently verified or tested by Dell. Dell cannot be responsible for damage caused as a result of either following or failing to follow these instructions.
All statements or claims regarding the properties, capabilities, speeds, or qualifications of the part referenced in this document are made by the supplier and not by Dell. Dell specifically disclaims knowledge of the accuracy, completeness, or substantiation of any such statements. All questions or comments relating to such statements or claims should be directed to the supplier.

Export Regulations
The customer acknowledges that these products, which may include technology and software, are subject to the customs and export control laws and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) and may also be subject to the customs and export laws and regulations of the country in which the products are manufactured and/or received. The customer agrees to abide by those laws and regulations. Further, under U.S. law, the products may not be sold, leased, or otherwise transferred to restricted end-users or restricted countries. In addition, the products may not be sold, leased or otherwise transferred to or utilized by an end-user engaged in activities related to weapons of mass destruction, including without limitation, activities related to the Dell – Critical Handling – Confidential 3 design, development, production or use of nuclear weapons, materials, or facilities, missiles or the support of missile projects, and chemical or biological weapons.

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About Your Power Companion

Product Features
The features of the Dell Power Companion PW7015M/PW7015L include:

Portability
You could use your power companion to charge your Dell laptop or mobile devices while on the go.

Compatibility
Supports Dell dedicated PSID (Power Supply Identifier) protocol and selects Dell power adapters.

Compliance
Suitable for devices compliant with USB battery charging specification, Revision 1.2 (BC1.2).

Compact design
Small in size and ideal to be placed in pockets/bags.

Package Contents

The power companion is shipped with the following:

1. Power Companion
2. Documents
3. Power-out cables for laptop
4. Ferrite core

Identifying Parts and Controls

Power Companion

1. Power-in port (from laptop adapter)
2. Power button/Battery-status button
3. Battery-status lights (5)
4. USB-out ports (2)
5. Power-out port (to laptop)

Charging Your Power Companion

WARNING
To avoid injury and damaging your device, only use the power adapter of your Dell computer.

Before first use, charge the power companion using the power adapter of your Dell computer.

• NOTE: It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge the power companion.
• NOTE: You can charge your devices through the power companion while the power companion is getting charged.
• NOTE: The power adapter is not shipped with the power companion.

1. Connect one end of the power adapter of your Dell computer to the power-in port of the power companion.
2. Connect the power adapter of your Dell computer to an electrical outlet.
3. The battery status light turns on (solid white) indicating the battery is getting charged. Refer to the “Checking Battery Charge Status” section for details.
4. The battery-status lights turn off when the battery is fully charged or when the power adapter is disconnected.

• NOTE: If the amber battery status light lights up while the battery is charging, this indicates a charging error. Check if you are using the correct power adapter.
• NOTE: For more information on battery-status lights, see “Checking Battery Charge Status” on page 11.

Charging Your Device

Charging Your Laptop

1. Connect one end of the power-output cable to the power-out port of the power companion.
2. Connect the other end of the power-output cable to the power-adapter port of your laptop.
3. Press the power button to start charging your laptop.

NOTE
The battery-status light blinks amber when the power companion battery is low.

Charging Your Mobile Devices
Using the power companion, you can charge up to two portable devices simultaneously.

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the power companion.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charging port of your mobile device.

• NOTE: The USB cable is not shipped with the power companion.
• NOTE: The battery status light blinks amber when the power companion battery is low.

Checking the Battery

Checking Battery Charge Status
You can check the battery-charge status by pressing the power button. The battery-status lights turn on indicating the battery-charge status of the power companion.

NOTE
The battery-status lights remain illuminated for 5 seconds after you release the power button.

NOTE
All five battery-status lights turn off when the battery is fully charged.

Checking Battery Health
Battery health is a measurement reflecting the general condition of the battery. It indicates how much battery life remains before the power companion must be replaced.

NOTE
The units of SOH (State Of Health) are percentage (%) points.

A battery’s SOH is 100% at the time of manufacture and will deteriorate gradually with usage. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn on the power companion and check the battery health status.

Error Status
The type of error condition table is shown below.

Attaching the Ferrite Core

To reduce electromagnetic interference, attach the supplied ferrite core on the power-output cable connected to your laptop.

1. Open the two halves of the ferrite core.

2. Clamp the core around the power-output cable as shown in the illustration

3. Fold over the ferrite core, snapping the small latches back together.

For PW7015M, attach the ferrite core to the power-out cable of your power companion when using a 90-watt power adapter. For PW7015L, attach the ferrite core to the power-out cable of your power companion for all types of power adapters.

Troubleshooting

Common Symptoms
The following table contains information about common issues you might encounter and the possible solutions.

Specifications

Statutory Information

Warranty
Limited Warranty and Return Policies
Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty.

For U.S. customers:
This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell’s end-user agreement, which you can find at http://www.dell.com/terms This document contains a binding arbitration clause.

For European, Middle Eastern, and African customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer), and Dell’s end user contract terms.
Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty – full details of the Dell end user contract and warranty terms can be found by going to http://www.dell.com, selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the “home” page, and then clicking the “terms and conditions” link for the end user terms or the “support” link for the warranty terms.

For non-U.S. customers:
Dell-branded products that are sold and used are subject to applicable national consumer legal rights, the terms of any retailer sale agreement that you have entered into (which will apply between you and the retailer), and Dell’s warranty terms. Dell may also provide an additional hardware warranty – full details of Dell’s warranty terms can be found by going to
http://www.dell.com selecting your country from the list at the bottom of the “home” page and then click the “terms and conditions” link or the
“Support” link for the warranty terms.

Regulatory

Dell Power Companion Model: PW7015M/PW7015L
Regulatory Model: PW7015M/PW7015L

Regulatory Information
Warning: Changes or modifications on this unit are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance which could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.

Agency approval
USA & Canada (CUL), USA (FCC), USA California (BC), Germany (GS Mark), EU/EFTA (CE), Japan (PSE&VCCI), World Wide (CB), Thailand (TISI), Russia
(EAC), Australia (RCM), South Africa, Korea (KC), Saudi (SASO), Kenya (PVOC), Ukraine, Serbia, Uzbekistan, and Taiwan (BSMI).

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of cord(s) comes with this?

It comes with two charging cables, the 7.4 mm (older style) and the 4.5 mm which the newer units are using, These are barrel-style plugs.

Is this good to use if my internal laptop battery is shot? It just doesn’t charge anymore and I always need to plug my laptop in, to use it.

Yes, it should work for that. It will at least make your laptop more portable again.

Is it possible to charge this via 12v?

It is recommended to charge the powerbank via an electrical outlet

While it is recommended to charge this powerbank via an electrical outlet, is it possible to charge it via 12v DC?

No. The power uses the same ac adapter as your laptop/notebook for charging.

Can I take this on a plane?

Yes, from everything that I’ve read, it’s good to go on a plane. Safe travels!

Does this product also need its charger? Which one?

It does not. It uses your existing DELL laptop charger for charging the brick.

Does it good for a Dell Latitude 7400?

It works for my Dell XPS 15.

Does it work on Inspirion 13 5378 2 in 1 laptop?

It should. It came out when the laptop came out. I have this laptop too and I was looking for a powerbank for it too. Because this laptop is built well unlike new laptops. So, yes this should work and should come with the cable for it.

what type of cords are included, and does it support Dell xps 15 9560?

The box includes the power bank barrel and 2 external charging cables. It will support Dell XPS 15 9560.

If the battery died will this power companion keeps the PC running?

Yes, as long as the portable power device is charged it should work perfectly for keeping a laptop charged.

Will it work with Dell xps13 L322X?

I looked up the replacement power supply for that unit and it shows a 4.5 mm barrel plug for power. That Power companion will work with it.

This power backup Works With precision 5510 and brings With cables for connection into a notebook.

Yes, it has two connector cords, The 7.4 and 4.5 cables are included.

Will the charger work for Dell Latitude 5420

Yes, it is good quality.

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