Dell Power Companion PW7015M/PW7015L User’s Guide Regulatory model: PW7015M/PW7015L
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.
Contents About Your Power Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Power Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Charging Your Power Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Charging Your Device . .
Statutory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Limited Warranty and Return Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 For U.S. customers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 For European, Middle Eastern and African customers: . . . . . . . .16 For non-U.S. customers: . . . . . . . . . . .
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 select 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 2 3 4 1 Power companion 3 Power-out cables for laptop 2 Documents 4 Ferrite core 6 │ Package Contents
Identifying Parts and Controls Power Companion 1 5 2 3 4 1 Power-in port (from laptop adapter) 4 USB-out ports (2) 2 Power button/Battery-status button 5 Power-out port (to laptop) 3 Battery-status lights (5) Identifying Parts and Controls │ 7
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.
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.
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.
Attaching the Ferrite Core In order 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.
Troubleshooting Common Symptoms The following table contains information about common issues you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms Possible Solutions The power companion gets unusually hot when placed inside the pocket/bag. • Unplug the power output cable immediately. • Take the power companion out of your pocket/bag immediately. Then let it cool down. The power companion battery power gets drained too fast.
Specifications General Model number PW7015M (4-cell, 45 W) / PW7015L (6-cell, 65 W) Supported input power adapters Select Dell power adapters Supported output PW7015M: 19.5 V, 2.3 A PW7015L: 19.5 V, 4.62 A USB output 5 V, up to 2.1 A LED 5 battery-status lights Physical Characteristics Weight PW7015M: 293 g (0.65 lb) PW7015L: 417 g (0.92 lb) Dimension (L x W x H) PW7015M: 121.5 x 78 x 21.5 mm (4.78 x 3.07 x 0.85 in) PW7015L: 162 x 78 x 21.5 mm (6.38 x 3.07 x 0.85 in) Cord length 655mm (25.
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.
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.
