Kensington M Series - Manual (Page 95)

86 Ascentia M Series User’s Manual
Contact your airline for information on using an
airline adapter on your flight.
To use the adapter:
1. Plug the adapter cable into the AC adapter connector on
the computer.
2. Connect the adapter to the cigarette lighter socket or the
portable computer connector on the airplane.
The light on the adapter is green when the adapter is working
properly. The light may be red for a few seconds when you first
plug in the adapter or while you use the adapter. This is normal.
If the light remains red, check to make sure the adapter is
connected correctly.
If the adapter is plugged in and the adapter light does not turn
on:
•
Check the adapter connections.
•
If you are in an automobile, turn on the automobile’s
ignition to supply power to the adapter. In some
vehicles, power to the cigarette lighter socket is always
on and you do not need to turn on the ignition.
•
If you are in an airplane, ask your flight attendant when
power will be activated to the portable computer
connector. The connector may not be activated at certain
times during your flight.
•
If the previous procedures do not activate the adapter,
you may need to change the fuse in the adapter. To
remove the fuse from the adapter, unscrew the adapter
cap with a pair of pliers and remove the cap. Replace the
fuse with an 8 amp fuse. In an automobile, you may need
to replace the fuse in the cigarette lighter socket.
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