Dell PW7018LC Notebook Power Bank Plus USB-C 65Wh User’s Guide Regulatory model: SMP65PH180
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your power bank. 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 © 2018 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Before using your device Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your device from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. NOTE: Follow and save the instructions below. WARNING: Do not expose your device to moisture or hot conditions for an extended period of time. WARNING: Do not use your device in an enclosed environment (e.g. inside a bag or area with poor ventilation). WARNING: Do not disassemble, puncture, drop, or submerge in liquids.
Contents Before using your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About your power bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Physical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Interfaces/Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Statutory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About your power bank Product features The features of the Dell Power Bank PW7018LC include: Portability You could use your power bank 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) Revision 3.0 (PD3.0) Compact design Small in size and ideal to be placed in pockets/bags.
What’s in the box Important information This Dell notebook power bank plus is compatible with select Dell laptops. For a list of supported laptops, go to Dell.com and search for Dell power bank. For best performance, it is recommended to flash the BIOS of your laptop to the latest version. NOTE: Before flashing the BIOS, ensure that your laptop is connected to the power adapter and the laptop battery is fully charged. Flashing the BIOS 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to Dell.com/support.
Features 5 1 2 3 4 1 Power button/Battery-status button/Battery-status lights (5) 2 Power input port (from power adapter) 3 USB-A output port 4 USB-C output port (power out cable to laptop/mobile devices) 5 Cable-routing clip 8 │ Features
Charging your power bank WARNING: To avoid injury and damaging your device, only use the power adapter of your Dell computer. Before first use, charge the power bank using the Dell power adapter. NOTE: It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge the power bank. NOTE: You can charge your devices through the power bank while the power bank is being charged. NOTE: The power adapter is not shipped with the power bank. 1 Connect one end of the Dell power adapter to the power input port on the power bank.
Charging your devices Adapter mode Charging your laptop 1 Connect one end of the Dell power adapter to the power input port on the power bank. 2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. 3 Connect the end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop. NOTE: The power bank can deliver up to 90W power to the Dell laptop when the power bank is plugged in to a 90W Dell power adapter. NOTE: You can charge your laptop while the power bank is plugged in to the Dell power adapter.
Charging your mobile devices Using the power bank, you can charge up to two mobile devices simultaneously either using the USB-C output port or the USB-A output port. Charging using the power-out cable 1 Connect one end of the Dell power adapter to the power input port on the power bank. 2 Connect the end of the power-out cable to the charging port on your mobile device.
Charging using the USB-A port 1 Connect one end of the Dell power adapter to the power input port on the power bank. 2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. 3 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the power bank. 4 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charging port on your mobile device. NOTE: The USB cable is not shipped with the power bank.
Battery mode Charging your laptop 1 Connect the end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your laptop. 2 Press the power button to start charging your laptop. NOTE: The battery-status light blinks amber when the power bank battery is low.
Charging your mobile devices Charging using the power-out cable 1 Connect the end of the power-out cable to the power-adapter port on your device. 2 Press the power button to start charging your device. NOTE: The battery-status light blinks amber when the power bank battery is low.
Charging using the USB cable 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the power bank. 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the charging port on your mobile device.
Cable management Your power bank comes with a cable-routing clip attached to help organize the cable. Wrap the cable around the power bank, then press the clip to secure the cable.
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 bank. NOTE: The battery-status lights remain illuminated for 5 seconds after you release the power button.
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 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 5 seconds to turn on the power bank and 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 bank gets unusually hot when placed inside the pocket/bag. ·· Unplug the power-out cable immediately. The power bank battery power gets drained too fast. When connecting to a mobile device, close applications you are not using or set the device to airplane mode. The battery-status light does not turn on.
Specifications General Model number PW7018LC (6-cell, 65Wh) Supported input power adapters Selected Dell USB-C power adapters Supported output 20 V, 3.25 A (maximum 4.5 A, adapter mode) 15 V, 3 A 9 V, 3 A 5 V, 3 A USB output 5 V, up to 2 A LED 5 battery-status lights Physical characteristics Weight 480g (1.06lb) Dimension (L x W x H) 161.7 x 78 x 21.5 mm (6.366 x 3.07 x 0.846 in) Cord length 545 mm (21.
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 www.dell.com/terms. This document contains a binding arbitration clause.
