RocketFish Network Card RF NBACDC User Guide

Rocketfish AC/DC Universal  
Netbook Power Adapter  
RF-NBACDC  
User Guide  
 
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 netbook, you must always make sure that  
you are using the correct tip for your specific netbook model.  
Read the following instructions and refer to the Tip  
Compatibility Guide included with this adapter to make sure  
you select the correct tip for your netbook.  
CAUTION: This AC/DC power adapter is not compatible  
with Mac computers.  
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 (800) 620-2790 if any of the following should  
occur:  
• The adapter shuts down when it is plugged into the  
netbook (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.  
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• Do not use with netbooks that require more than  
40 watts of power.  
• Make sure to use the correct tip for your netbook listed in  
the Tip Compatibility Guide. Do not use a tip that is not  
listed for your netbook.  
• Keep away from children.  
Features  
Package contents  
• 40 Watt universal netbook power adapter  
• 4 tips  
• AC cable  
• DC cable  
• Tip Compatibility Guide  
• User Guide  
Using the AC/DC power adapter  
Interchangeable tips  
Output cable  
(shown with  
tip attached)  
AC input  
cable  
DC input  
cable  
Power adapter body  
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Using the power adapter in a wall (AC) outlet  
To use the power adapter in an AC outlet:  
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Select your netbook manufacturer and model from the  
“Tip Compatibility Guide” (separate booklet), or go to  
find the Tip Wizard. This will let you determine the  
correct tip number for your netbook.  
CAUTION: The use of an incorrect tip may damage your  
netbook. Do not use this product if you cannot locate your  
netbook model in the Tip Compatibility Guide included with  
this AC/DC adapter or by using the Tip Wizard at  
contact our toll-free help line for assistance (800) 620-2790.  
This AC/DC power adapter is not compatible with Mac  
computers.  
2
Locate the specified tip from the tip bundle provided.  
Each tip is clearly numbered.  
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Connect 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. The ridge on the inside of the tip  
should align with the groove in the output cable  
connector. Also make sure that the tip is pushed all the  
way into the output cable's connector.  
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Connect the AC cord to the socket on the AC adapter.  
Plug 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 (800) 620-2790.  
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Plug the tip connected to the output cable into the  
matching DC input jack on the side or back of your  
netbook. The adapter powers the netbook and charges  
its battery.  
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Using the power adapter in a vehicle (DC)  
outlet  
This combo power adapter auto connector can be used in  
any vehicle, such as a car, truck, RV or boat, that has a 12-volt  
DC cigarette lighter socket. Your netbook’s battery will  
automatically charge regardless of whether the netbook is  
turned on or off.  
CAUTION: To prevent power interruption and any negative  
effects on your netbook, disconnect the power adapter prior  
to starting your vehicle’s engine. The power adapter may be  
re-connected once the vehicle’s engine has been started.  
To use the power adapter with a DC power source:  
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Select your netbook manufacturer and model from the  
“Tip Compatibility Guide” (separate booklet), or go to  
find the Tip Wizard. This will let you determine the  
correct tip number for your netbook.  
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CAUTION: The use of an incorrect tip may damage your  
netbook. Do not use this product if you cannot locate your  
netbook model in the Tip Compatibility Guide included with  
this AC/DC adapter or by using the Tip Wizard at  
contact our toll-free help line for assistance (800) 620-2790.  
This AC/DC power adapter is not compatible with Mac  
computers.  
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Connect 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. The ridge on the inside of the tip  
should align with the groove in the output cable  
connector. Also make sure that the tip is pushed all the  
way into the cable’s connector.  
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3
4
Plug the power tip into your netbook computer.  
Plug the DC power connector input cable into the power  
adapter body.  
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6
Remove the vehicle’s cigarette lighter from its socket.  
Plug the DC power cable into the cigarette lighter socket.  
When the adapter has power, the status light turns on.  
Your netbook is now powered and the battery is  
charging.  
Using the power adapter in a commercial  
airplane (DC) outlet  
You can use the air connector when traveling in an airplane  
that provides a compatible in-seat power system. Some  
airlines provide a 12-volt DC cigarette socket instead of a  
special air connection. On these airlines, use the vehicle  
cigarette lighter connection. The AC/DC combo power  
adapter will power your netbook, but may not charge your  
netbook’s battery when used in an airplane.  
To use the power adapter with an airline DC power source:  
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Select your netbook manufacturer and model from the  
“Tip Compatibility Guide” (separate booklet), or go to  
find the Tip Wizard. This will let you determine the  
correct tip number for your netbook.  
CAUTION: The use of an incorrect tip may damage your  
netbook. Do not use this product if you cannot locate your  
netbook model in the Tip Compatibility Guide included with  
this AC/DC adapter or by using the Tip Wizard at  
contact our toll-free help line for assistance (800) 620-2790.  
This AC/DC power adapter is not compatible with Mac  
computers.  
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Connect 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. The ridge on the inside of the tip  
should align with the groove in the output cable  
connector. Also make sure that the tip is pushed all the  
way into the cable’s connector.  
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4
Plug the power tip into your netbook computer.  
Plug the DC power connector input cable into the power  
adapter body.  
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6
Remove the vehicle cigarette lighter connector to reveal  
the air connector, by holding the tab at the base of the  
connector and sliding the cigarette lighter connector off.  
Air connector  
Auto connector  
To remove, hold  
this tab and  
slide the auto  
connector off.  
Insert the adapter’s air connector into the in-seat power  
socket, which is usually found on the arm of your seat or  
under the seat. The adapter’s status light will glow when  
powered. When the adapter has power, the status light  
turns on. Your netbook is now powered.  
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FAQ for Rocketfish Adapters  
What tip should I use for my netbook?  
You can determine the correct tip for your netbook by  
referencing the Tip Compatibility Guide included with the  
adapter or by visiting the Tip Wizard at  
the Tip Wizard. Locate your netbook manufacturer and  
model and the correct tip will be listed.  
If you cannot find your specific netbook model please  
contact Rocketfish customer service at (800) 620-2790 for  
additional assistance.  
How do I connect the tip to the adapter cable?  
Once you have selected the correct tip for your netbook,  
connect the tip to the output cable, making sure that the  
ridge on the inside of the tip aligns properly with the groove  
in the output cable connector. Additionally, the pins on the  
inside of the tip should be in line with the holes in the output  
cable. The tip should be pushed firmly onto the cable until  
the tip and cable meet and there is no gap.  
What other netbooks can I use this adapter  
for?  
The Rocketfish Universal Power Adapter is compatible with  
many netbook models. A complete list of compatible  
netbooks can be viewed through the Tip Wizard at  
the Tip Wizard.  
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Why doesn't the tip fit into my netbook?  
If the tip does not appear to fit into your netbook you may  
have selected the incorrect tip for your netbook. The tip  
should fit snugly inside the DC input jack on the side or back  
of your netbook. If the tip will not fit into the jack, do not  
force the tip. Confirm you have selected the correct tip for  
your netbook by referencing the included Tip Compatibility  
Guide or visiting the Tip Wizard at  
the Tip Wizard. If you need additional assistance, contact  
Rocketfish customer service at (800) 620-2790.  
Will using an incorrect tip damage my  
netbook?  
The tips are designed to be used with specific netbooks and  
so you should only use the tip that is designated specifically  
for your netbook. The correct tip can be identified by using  
go to RF-NBACDC to find the Tip Wizard, or by locating your  
specific netbook in the included Tip Compatibility Guide.  
The use of an incorrect tip may cause performance issues,  
including the inability to charge the internal battery or  
power the netbook, or the display of an error message on the  
netbook screen. It is also possible that the use of an incorrect  
tip could damage your netbook. For these reasons, it is  
necessary to use the tip designed specifically for your  
netbook.  
I notice that the adapter is warm when I use it.  
Is this a problem?  
During standard operation the power adapter body may feel  
warm, and this is normal. The adapter should always be  
placed in a ventilated area in order to prevent over-heating.  
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How long is the cord from the wall to the  
netbook?  
The AC input cord is 3.3 feet (1 meter).  
If I leave the adapter plugged in when I'm not  
using it does it waste energy?  
This Rocketfish adapter meets EnergyStar and CEC IV energy  
requirements which means it is an energy-efficient product  
designed to conserve power. When the adapter is plugged in  
and not being used it draws less than 0.5W of power.  
Specifications  
Input voltage: 100 to 240 volts AC  
Output power: 40 watts continuous power  
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  
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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.  
• 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.  
Copyright  
© 2009 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 (800) 620-2790.  
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Three-year limited warranty  
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original  
purchaser of this new RF-NBACDC (“Product”), that the Product  
shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or  
workmanship for three (3) years 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.  
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  
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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, Canada, and Mexico.  
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  
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  
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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  
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC  
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645  
© 2009 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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(800) 620-2790  
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC  
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA  
© 2009 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.  
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.  
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.  
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