User's Manual

Table Of Contents
7177-0001-004 15 November 1999
Appendix A. Expanding Your T5200 Computer
2. Insert the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicles cigarette
lighter socket, turning it slightly to make a good connection.
The power light illuminates to indicate that current is reaching
the Vehicle Adapter. When you connect the Vehicle Adapter, it
automatically begins charging the computers battery. At
moderate temperatures, around 70º Fahrenheit (21° C), the
battery will be fully charged in about three hours (charging
times will vary depending on the power level remaining in the
battery prior to starting the charge). Under extremely cold or
hot temperatures, however, the battery will not charge.
AC Adapter
The AC Adapter is an optional charging device used to charge a
Lithium Ion battery and externally power the T5200 computer. This
charger allows you to charge the battery while operating the computer
on AC input power. The operating temperature for this device is 0º to
+50º Celsius (+32º to +122º Fahrenheit). Operating the AC Adapter
outside of this temperature range may damage the battery.
To connect to external power
1. Insert the appropriate end of the AC Adapter power cord into
the power port on the T5200 computer, then insert the other end
of the power cord into an electrical wall outlet.
CAUTION
There are no user-replaceable parts within the AC
Adapter, so do not open the Adapter case. The AC
Adapter is internally protected. It resets automatically if
there is a power fault.