Tekkeon MP1500 User manual

MP1500 User Guide
Mobile Power &
Battery Charger
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USER GUIDE
Contents
Overview ..............................................................................................................2
Getting Started ......................................................................................................2
Unpacking myPower GO ................................................................................2
Getting to Know myPower GO ......................................................................3
Installing Batteries ................................................................................................4
Using myPower GO ..............................................................................................5
Charging a Device ..........................................................................................6
Charging Batteries..........................................................................................8
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................9
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................10
Customer Support ..............................................................................................12
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myPower GO
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Overview
myPower™GO provides emergency power to mobile phones, smartphones,
Bluetooth headsets, iPod/MP3 players, PDAs, digital cameras, and more.
And myPower GO uses AA batteries, so it is always ready to be used. As an
added bonus, myPower GO doubles as a battery charger, so you can charge
your rechargeable AA batteries as needed, so it’s always ready for use.
Adapters for your Blackberry (mini USB), Motorola, Nokia, Samsung (some
models) and Sony Ericsson mobile phones are included with myPower GO.
Other adapters included in the package also may work with your digital cameras,
MP3 players, PDAs, portable media players and other small devices. If the extra
adapter you need isn't in the package, just go to www.tekkeon.com or call us at
888-787-5888 or 714-832-1266 to order more adapters for a nominal fee.
Getting Started
Unpacking myPower GO
Your myPower GO package includes the following:
User guide (not shown)
Universal adapter
kit with tote
(10 adapter tips)
Input/output
cord
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Getting to Know myPower GO
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DC IN
For connection to computer
to charge AA batteries.
TEST Button
Charging Status Lamps
USB Port
For connection to charge
a portable device.
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Installing Batteries
myPower GO requires four rechargeable
or alkaline AA batteries, which are
housed on the bottom side of the unit.
As myPower GO doubles as a battery
charger, rechargeable batteries can be
recharged in the unit.
(Please note that alkaline and rechargeable batteries should not be used together.)
1. Push down on the lever above
the USB port, slide the cover in
the direction of the arrow, and
then lift the cover to remove
(as shown).
2. Insert the batteries in the
directions indicated.
3. Replace the cover.
4. Press the TEST button. All LEDs will light to indicate the batteries are installed
properly. As the batteries are drained to charge your portable device(s), the LEDs
will turn off in sequence.
4
Push down
Slide cover forward
and lift
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Using myPower GO
myPower GO can be used to power or charge any portable device that requires 5V
or less, and that supports center positive polarity. If your device has a center
negative polarity, do not power the device with myPower GO as it does not support
center negative polarity.
myPower GO doubles as a battery charger for four AA rechargeable batteries. When
the batteries are empty, you can recharge the batteries without removing them from
myPower GO.
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Center Negative
Center Positive
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Charging a Device
1. Select the adapter plug that fits
securely into the power jack on
your portable device and plug it
into the input/output cord.
If you are using a UA-xxx
adapter (rather than a PA-xxx),
you must insert the L34 adapter
that came with your myPower GO
between the adapter cord and
UA-xxx adapter as shown.
NOTE: If none of these plugs fits snugly into your portable device power jack, please
go to our web site at: www.tekkeon.com/goadapters to determine which adapter
plug you need for your device. You can obtain most adapters through the web site,
or by contacting Tekkeon by phone at: 1-888-787-5888 or 1-714-832-1266.
If available through Tekkeon, the adapter will be sent to you for a nominal fee.
TIP: You can power and charge your iPod using your own iPod USB cable. Simply
plug the USB plug into the USB port on myPower GO. While iPod is charging, you
can listen to music or watch a slideshow. It is recommended that you do not watch
videos while charging iPod as video playback consumes power faster than
myPower GO will charge.
L34 Adapter for
myPower GO
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2. Plug the USB plug on the input/output cord into the USB port on the end of
myPower GO.
3. Connect the adapter plug into the power jack on your portable device.
4. Turn on the portable device and use it as you would normally. While connected,
myPower GO will power or charge your device.
or
Leave the portable device turned off and myPower GO will charge the device
battery.
5. When finished, unplug the power output cord from myPower GO and your
device.
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Charging Batteries
1. With four rechargeable AA batteries installed in myPower GO, plug the adapter
with the black tip into the input/output cord.
2. Plug the adapter tip into the DC IN jack on the end of myPower GO.
3. Plug the USB plug on the opposite end of the input/output cord into a USB jack
on a computer. The green LEDs will light in sequence to indicate that the batteries
are being charged.
4. After 6 hours, unplug myPower GO. The batteries will be fully charged.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended to recharge the batteries only when completely
empty.
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Troubleshooting
If myPower GO does not power your portable device or charge the device battery,
take these steps:
1. Ensure that the AA batteries are charged.
2. Check that the input/output cord is connected to both myPower GO and the
portable device, and that the adapter plug fits snugly into the power jack on your
portable device. If not, try another adapter.
3. Verify that the polarity of the device power jack is center positive. If the polarity is
center negative, do not power the device with myPower GO as it does not support
center negative.
4. Verify that a battery is installed in the portable device as some devices will not
function without a battery installed.
5. Verify if your device is designed with charging circuitry that limits the input
voltage. If so, myPower GO may not be able to power or charge the device.
(For example, if a device is designed to accept only a 4.2V input, then myPower
GO may not be able to power or charge the device.)
Center Positive
Symbol
Center Negative
Symbol
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Limited Warranty
The product enclosed herein is warranted to be free of operational defects for a
period of one year from the date of purchase. In the event of a defect in operation
during the warranty period Tekkeon, Inc. will replace the defective product when the
owner returns all product contents. The limited warranty will be considered void if
the unit is tampered with, subject to misuse, negligence or accidental damage, has
been improperly serviced, or if the security seal is removed. This warranty is limited
to replacement only and shall not cover any other damages. Any product returned to
Tekkeon, Inc. with no fault found will be returned to the owner at the owner’s
expense.
To obtain warranty coverage, please complete and submit the enclosed registration
card.
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Disclaimer of Warranties
Any user of this product does so at the user’s own risk. To the maximum extent
permitted by applicable law, Tekkeon, Inc. and its suppliers provide the hardware
and any support services related thereto "as is" and with all faults; and hereby
disclaim all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied or statutory,
including, but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a
particular purpose, non-infringement, lack of negligence or correspondence to
description, except for those warranties specifically and expressly provided in the
Limited Warranty.
With respect to the use of this product, in no event shall the company be liable for
any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to
special, incidental, consequential and other damages.
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Customer Support
Customer support for myPower GO is available at:
Tekkeon, Inc.
c/o myPower GO
3002 Dow Avenue, #134
Tustin, CA 92780
888-787-5888 / 714-832-1266
www.tekkeon.com
Tekkeon, Inc. must issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number for all
exchanges or refunds.
www.tekkeon.com
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www.tekkeon.com
© 2006 Tekkeon, Inc.
Rev C
All Rights Reserved
myPower GO™is a trademark
of Tekkeon, Inc.
Cut loose. Stay loose.
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