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lazyboyw · 02-05-2008, 12:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by VXdunnydoor

There is an error message that appears when you boot up (might be disabled by default). It reads:
"The AC Power Adapter type cannot be determined. This will prevent optimal system performance.

Strike the F3 key (before the F1 or F2 key) if you do not want to see power warning messages again.

Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility"

I have a Dell Latitude D600 and I get this message due to the power pack being

up. It will run off AC fine but it won't charge the battery.

I hope for your sake it's a different story.

Yeah I saw that the second time around. But I haven't felt much difference in the performance. It might be one of those things they add to scare people into buying a dell adapter.

The lind ones are a pretty penny as well. Maybe one day. Right now I'll be okay with bringing the laptop in every once in a while to get a charge. Although, considering most pc setups don't even have a battery, the battery on the laptop may last a while (I hope).

Anyone have any experiences with the ebay auto laptop adapters? There are a few on there but the words: "This Adapter can be connected to the cigarette Lighter of Car/Auto or Truck and your laptop may get the required power when you travel" kinda scare me.

02-05-2008, 12:18 AM	#7
lazyboyw Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 12 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by VXdunnydoor There is an error message that appears when you boot up (might be disabled by default). It reads: "The AC Power Adapter type cannot be determined. This will prevent optimal system performance. Strike the F3 key (before the F1 or F2 key) if you do not want to see power warning messages again. Strike the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility" I have a Dell Latitude D600 and I get this message due to the power pack being up. It will run off AC fine but it won't charge the battery. I hope for your sake it's a different story. Yeah I saw that the second time around. But I haven't felt much difference in the performance. It might be one of those things they add to scare people into buying a dell adapter. The lind ones are a pretty penny as well. Maybe one day. Right now I'll be okay with bringing the laptop in every once in a while to get a charge. Although, considering most pc setups don't even have a battery, the battery on the laptop may last a while (I hope). Anyone have any experiences with the ebay auto laptop adapters? There are a few on there but the words: "This Adapter can be connected to the cigarette Lighter of Car/Auto or Truck and your laptop may get the required power when you travel" kinda scare me.