Dell PH45W17-BA Hybrid Adapter + Power Bank User’s Guide Regulatory model: PHA45W17-BA
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your power hub. 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. Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents About your power hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power bank . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Common symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Interfaces/Ports . . . . . . . . . .
About your power hub Product features The features of the Dell power hub PH45W17-BA include: Portability You could use your power hub to charge your Dell laptop or mobile devices while on-the-go. 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 or bags.
What’s in the box 2 1 Dell PH45W17-BA Hybrid Adapter + Power Bank Quick Start Guide 4 3 5 6 1 Power hub 2 Documents 3 Power cord 4 Power-out cable (4.5mm) 5 Power-out cable (7.
Features Power adapter 1 Power bank 2 4 3 1 5 Power-out port (to power bank) 2 Power button/Battery-status button 3 Battery-status lights (5) 4 USB-out port 5 Power-out port (to laptop) 7 │ Features
Attaching the ferrite core In order to reduce electromagnetic interference, attach the supplied ferrite core to the power-output cable connected to your laptop. 1 Open the the ferrite core. 2 Clamp the core around the power-output cable as shown in the illustration. < 3 Close the ferrite core, snapping the small latches back together.
Charging your power bank WARNING: To avoid injury and damaging your device, use only the power cord that was shipped with your power bank. Before first use, charge the power bank using the power cord. NOTE: It takes approximately three hours to fully charge the power bank. NOTE: You can charge your devices through the power bank while the power bank is getting charged. NOTE: The power cable is shipped with the power bank. 1 Attach the power cord to the power hub.
NOTE: If the amber battery-status light flashes while the battery is charging, this indicates a charging error. Check if you have firmly attached the power adapter to the power bank. NOTE: For more information on battery-status lights, see Checking battery charge status.
Charging your device Charging your laptop 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cable to the power hub. Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. Connect one end of the power-out cable to the power-out port on the power bank. Connect the other end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop.
Charging your mobile devices Using the power bank, you can charge up to two portable devices simultaneously. 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cable to the power hub. Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the power bank. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charging port on your mobile device. NOTE: Use the USB cable that came with your mobile device.
Disconnecting the power adapter from your power bank The power bank and power adapter can work independently to charge your devices. 1 Firmly press the two latches on the power adapter. Proper power adapter removal 1 1 2 While holding onto the latches, pull the power adapter away from the power bank. The power bank and power adapter can now be used separately.
Alternative charging methods You can charge your devices by either using the power bank or power adapter independently. Using the power hub, you can charge up to two devices simultaneously. Charging your laptop using the power adapter 1 2 3 4 Connect the power cable to the power adapter. Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. Connect one end of the power-out cable to the power-out port on the power adapter. Connect the other end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop.
Charging your laptop using the power bank 1 Connect one end of the power-out cable to the power-out port on the power bank. 2 Connect the other end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop. NOTE: The battery-status light turns amber when the power bank battery is low.
Charging your devices using the power hub 1 Connect the power cable to the power adapter. 2 Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. 3 Connect one end of the power-out cable to the power-out port on the power hub. 4 Connect the other end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop. 5 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the power hub. 6 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charging port on your mobile device.
Checking the battery Checking battery-charge status Press the power button to check the battery status of the power bank. The battery-status lights turn on indicating the battery-charge status of the power bank. NOTE: The battery-status lights remain illuminated for 5 seconds after you release the power button.
Checking the battery health Battery health is a measurement reflecting the general condition of the battery. It indicates how much battery life remains before the power bank 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 five seconds to turn on the power bank then check the battery health status.
Troubleshooting Common symptoms The following table contains information about common issues you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common symptoms Possible solutions The power hub gets unusually hot when placed inside the pocket/bag. • Unplug the power output cable immediately. • Take the power hub out of your pocket/bag immediately. Then let it cool down. The power bank battery power gets drained too fast.
Specifications General Model number PH45W17-BA (4-cell, 43Wh) Supported output 19.5 V; 2.3 A 5 V, 1.5 A USB output 5 V, up to 2.1 A LED 5 battery-status lights Physical characteristics Weight 425g (0.93lb) Dimension (L x W x H) 173 x 78 x 22.5 mm (6.81 x 3.07 x 0.88in) Cord length 914 mm (35.98in) (Power cord) 1250 mm (49.21in) (Power-out cable) Interfaces/Ports Input One Power-in port (male) Output One Dell proprietary connector (female) One USB port (battery charging 1.
Statutory information Warranty Limited warranty and return policies Dell-branded products carry a 1-year limited hardware warranty. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE OR INJURY TO PERSONS • • • • • Do not expose to moisture or hot climates for extended period of time. Do not operate in an enclosed environment (e.g. bag or area with poor ventilation). Do not dissassemble, puncture, drop or submerge in liquid.
