Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter User manual

Universal Car/Air Adapter
(for Apple Notebooks) User Manual
Congratulations!
Your new Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter is a highly efficient
Universal Car/Air Adapter for Apple Notebook computers.
Please read this short manual to learn valuable information about the
proper use and installation of your new Universal Car/Air Adapter. Register
your new Universal Car/Air Adapter on line at www.kensington.com.
READ FIRST!
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• This Universal Car/Air Adapter is suitable for cars and airplanes only. Do
not plug the cigarette plug of the Universal Car/Air Adapter into any other
device or equipment. Otherwise, it could result in a risk of fire, injury to
persons, or damage to personal property.
• Avoid placing this product in direct sunlight, or in temperatures below
-4°F (-20°C) or over 158°F (70°C).
• Although this product incorporates a multiple-protection circuit. To be
absolutely certain of safe use, please adhere to avoid the following status:
1. Avoid operating in an environment exceeding 104°F (40°C) to prevent
activation of the temperature shut down protection circuit.
2. Avoid operating in temperatures below 32°F (0°C) so as to prevent the
power supply efficiency from declining.
3. Do not operate the Universal Car/Air Adapter with damaged input or
output cords or plugs.
4. The Voltage Plug is already selected and inserted for the Universal Car/Air
Adapter and is only suitable for your Apple Notebook.
5. This Universal Car/Air Adapter can support up to 72W continuously,
before using, please confirm the maximum required power of your
Apple Notebook.
6. Avoid plugging this Universal Car/Air Adapter into the cigaretter lighter of
the car before starting the car.
Important: Safet Information
Warnings: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
for your Universal Car/Air Adapter. Please carefully read this section to
reduce the risk of injury, and pay attention to the following:
Only use the accessories provided in this package. Otherwise, there is a risk
of fire, injury to persons, or damage to personal property.
This Universal Car/Air Adapter is suitable only for Apple Notebooks.
Otherwise, there is a risk of electrical shock or damage to this unit or
relative products.
Please exactly follow procedures step by step from the User Manual
when setting up the device, otherwise, there is a risk of electrical shock or
damage to this unit.
Notebooks tips are uniquely designed. If a tip does not fit in the appropriate
socket, this indicates that a mismatch occurred. Please carefully re-read the
User Manual. Do not force the tip into the Notebook or it can damage the
Universal Car/Air Adapter and Notebook.
• The Voltage Plugs are specifically designed for the Universal Car/Air
Adapter. The Voltage Plugs are different from Standard Fuses.
Standard Fuses should not be used with the Universal Car/Air Adapter.
Otherwise, it could result in a risk of fire, injury to persons, or damage
to personal property.
• Do not open the device or make any attempt to disassemble or
modify it. It could result in a risk of fire, injury to persons, or damage
to personal property.
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Contents
This Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter is designed for most
Apple Notebook models, and contains:
• Two tips inside for most Apple Notebook models:
Center Polarity +,
Type G: OD 9.2mm, ID: 3.0mm
Type Q: OD 7.7mm, ID: 2.3mm
• One Output Voltage Plug which is already inserted in to the
Universal Car/Air Adapter
Clear: for (24V) Apple Notebook models
• Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter
• User Manual
All above items are essential for setup. Should any items found to be
damaged or missing, please contact Kensington customer service at
1-800-235-6708.
Features
Your new Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter is convenient. It keeps your
Notebook powered and recharged in a car or airplane. No need to carry
extra batteries. It is over 90% energy efficient. Its compact and sleek design
is lightweight at only 4.6 ounces.
The unique design of five multiple internal protection features are:
1. Input: Low voltage shut down
2. Input: Over voltage limiting
3. Output: Over current protection
4. Output: “Short circuit” shut down
5. Internal over temperature shut down
(Automatic recovery for shut down condition)
6. Easy Voltage Selection: Change the voltage with the Voltage Plugs.
Certifications
• FCC Class B
• UL
• CUL
• CSA
• TUV
• FAA quality compliant for safety for EMC (RTCA DO-160D Sec. 15, 21)
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Selecting the proper tip
There are two tips in the package. You can identify the tip by the letters
labeled on the tips themselves (G and Q). Select the correct tip for
your Apple Notebook from the list on the previous page, or check our
website at www.kensington.com.
After selecting the proper tip, connect the tip to the Universal Car/Air
Adapter output cable.
If your Apple Notebook model is not listed on the previous page, please
contact Kensington customer service at 800-235-6708.
Connecting our Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter
To determine which “Tip” is suitable for your Apple Notebook model,
refer to the list below:
Apple iBook G3 Tip G
Apple Power Book 1400 series Tip G
Apple Power Book 3400 series Tip G
Apple Power Book G3 Tip G
Apple Power Book G4 Tip Q
If your Apple Notebook model is not listed in the above list go to our website:
www.kensington.com for a current listing or please contact Kensington
customer service at 800-235-6708.
Kensington provides a unique device called the Voltage Plug to set the
voltage for your Universal Car/Air Adapter. The Voltage Plug is already
inserted into your Universal Car/Air Adapter, do not remove. If the Voltage
Plug is removed, your Universal Car/Air Adapter will not work.
Caution: The correct Voltage Plug for your Apple Notebook is already selected,
do not remove. Incorrect voltage selection or tampering with the voltage could
result in a risk of fire, injury to persons, or damage to personal property.
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Technical Support
Technical support is available to all registered users of Kensington products.
There is no charge for technical support except long distance charges
where applicable. Technical Support Contact information can be found on
last page of this manual.
Technical Support Tips
• You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) section of the Support area on the Kensington Web
site: www.kensington.com.
• Call from a phone where you have access to your computer.
• Be prepared to provide the following information
- Name, address, and telephone number
- The name of the Kensington product
- Make and model of your computer
- Your system software and version
- Symptoms of the problem and what led to them
Using our Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter
To use in a Car:
After you have completed the setup procedures, plug the tips of the
Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter into the power connector of the
Apple Notebook, and plug the other end into the cigarette lighter of the
car. Your Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter is now ready to use. The
indicator light from the Voltage Plug should be on as soon as you plug
into the cigarette lighter.
To use in a Airplane:
After you have completed the setup procedures, remove the cigarette plug
from the cable. The in-flight connector is inside the cigarette plug adapter.
Find the in-flight connector socket on your airline seat, and plug the in-flight
connector into the socket.
*Check with your airline to confirm availability of the EmpowerTM system
on your next flight.
Tab
Cigarette Plug In-flight Connector
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequenc
Interference Statement
Note: The Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
MODIFICATIONS: Modifications not expressly approved by Kensington may void the user’s
authority to operate the device under FCC regulations and must not be made.
SHIELDED CABLES: In order to meet FCC requirements, all connections to equipment using a
Kensington input device should be made using only the shielded cable provided.
Declaration of Conformit Compliance Statement for the
Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter
The Kensington Universal Car/Air Adapter model no. 33057 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and, (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion. As defined in Section 2.909 of the FCC Rules, the responsible party for this device is Kensington
Technology Group, 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Second Floor, San Mateo, CA 94403, [phone].
1-Year Warrant
In the event the Universal Car/Air Adapter is not compatible with your Apple Notebook, we will refund
your purchase price. Please contact Kensington customer service at 800-235-6708. KENSINGTON
TECHNOLOGY GROUP (“KENSINGTON”) warrants this PRODUCT against defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the original date of purchase. KENSINGTON,
at its option, shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the dated
sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase. You will need it for any warranty service.
In order to keep this warranty in effect, the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in
the instructions accompanying this warranty. This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident,
misuse, abuse, or negligence. This warranty is valid only if the product is used on the computer or system
specified on the product box. Please check product box for details, or call technical support.
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is your exclusive remedy. KENSINGTON shall
not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose on this product are limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
Some states/countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states/countries do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country.
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Contacting Kensington
Troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked
questions are available 24 hours a day on the Kensington Web site at
support.kensington.com.
Support b Telephone
Technical Support is available by telephone.
Please visit www.kensington.com for hours.
US 800-535-4242 or 650-572-2700
Fax [phone]
Canada 800-535-4242
Mexico 52(55)5384-0620
This manual is copyright © 2003 Kensington Technology Group, a division of ACCO Brands, Inc.
Any unauthorized copying, duplicating, or other reproduction of the contents hereof is prohibited without written consent
from Kensington Technology Group.
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