Tekkeon TekCharge MP1550 User manual

MP1550 User Guide
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USER GUIDE
Contents
Overview ................................................................................................2
Getting Started........................................................................................2
Unpacking TekCharge MP1550 ..........................................................2
Getting to Know TekCharge MP1550 ..................................................3
Installing Batteries ..............................................................................4
Using TekCharge MP1550 ......................................................................4
Charging a Device Using an Adapter ..................................................5
Charging a Device Using Your Device USB Cable ..............................6
Charging Batteries ..............................................................................6
Troubleshooting......................................................................................8
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................9
Disclaimer of Warranties ....................................................................9
Customer Support ................................................................................10
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Samsung
Adapter Tip
LG
Adapter Tip Nokia
Adapter Tips (2) Sony-Ericsson
Adapter Tip Mini USB Adapter Tip for
Motorola, Blackberry & More
Retractable USB Cable Adapter Tip
Tote
TekCharge
MP1550
Overview
TekCharge™MP1550 takes advantage of AA batteries to provide emergency power to mobile phones,
smartphones, Bluetooth headsets, iPod/iPhone, MP3 players, PDAs, digital cameras, and more. This
small mobile charger includes a voltage regulator so it won’t harm your device or its battery. As an
added bonus, TekCharge MP1550 doubles as a battery charger, so you can charge your rechargeable
AA batteries as needed.
TekCharge connects to your device in two ways: you can use an adapter to connect to your device,
or you can use your USB device cable, bypassing the need for an extra adapter. Adapters for current
models of Blackberry and Motorola (mini USB), LG, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson mobile
phones are included with TekCharge MP1550. These same adapters also may work with your 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 TekCharge MP1550
Your TekCharge MP1550 package includes the following:
User guide (not shown)
Registration card (not shown)
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Getting to Know TekCharge MP1550
Charging Lamp
Shows status of rechargeable
batteries while being charged.
Mini USB Port (5V IN)
For connection to USB
port on a computer or
power adapter to
charge AA batteries.
USB Port
For connection to
the portable device.
Power Switch
To power USB port.
Capacity Indicators
Show status of batteries
(from empty to full).
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Installing Batteries
TekCharge MP1550 requires two or four rechargeable or alkaline AA batteries, which are housed on the
bottom side of the unit. As TekCharge MP1550 doubles as a battery charger, rechargeable batteries can
be recharged in the unit when connected to a USB port on a computer
or power adapter. (Please note that alkaline and rechargeable batteries
should not be used together.)
1. With the unit upside down, push down on the lever above
the USB port, slide the battery cover in the direction of
the arrow, and then lift the cover to remove (Fig A).
2. Insert the batteries in the directions indicated.
If using only two batteries, install the pair in
the first two slots on the left or right (Fig B).
3. Replace the cover.
Using TekCharge MP1550
TekCharge can be used to power or charge any portable device that requires 5V or less. If your device
has a DC jack with center negative polarity, do not power the device with TekCharge as it does not
support center negative polarity.
TekCharge MP1550 doubles as a battery charger for two or four AA rechargeable batteries. When the
batteries are empty, you can recharge the batteries without removing them from TekCharge MP1550.
Center Negative
Center Positive
Fig A
Push down Slide cover
forward
and lift
Fig B
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Charging a Device Using an Adapter
1. Select the adapter that fits securely into the power jack on your
portable device and plug it into the input/output cord.
2. Insert the USB plug on the input/output cord into the USB port
on the end of TekCharge.
3. Connect the adapter plug into the power jack on your
portable device.
4. Slide the TekCharge power switch to the ON position to
provide power through the USB port.
5. Turn on the portable device and use it as you would normally. While connected,
TekCharge will power and/or charge your device.
or
Leave the portable device turned off and TekCharge will charge the device battery.
6. When finished, slide the power switch to OFF and unplug the power output cord from TekCharge
and your device.
NOTE: If none of the included adapters fits snugly into your portable device power jack, please go
to our web site at www.tekkeon.com/tcadapters 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.
Charging a device
using an adapter.
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Charging batteries using the
Tekkeon USB Power Adapter.
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Charging a Device Using Your Device USB Cable
1. Insert the USB plug on the device cable into the USB port on TekCharge.
2. Connect the USB cable into the power jack on your
portable device.
3. Move the power switch to ON to provide power through the
USB port.
4. Turn on the portable device and use it as you would normally.
While connected, TekCharge will power and/or charge your device.
or
Leave the portable device turned off and TekCharge will charge the
device battery.
5. When finished, unplug the USB cable from TekCharge and your device.
Charging Batteries
1. With two or four rechargeable AA batteries installed
in TekCharge, plug the included mini USB adapter tip
into the input/output cord.
2. Plug the mini USB tip into the mini USB port (5V IN).
Charging a device
using its USB cable.
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3. Plug the USB plug on the opposite end of the input/output cord into a USB port on a computer
or a USB power adapter (such as Tekkeon MP1600). The charging lamp will light as follows to
indicate the battery status:
Red On Batteries are charging
Green On Batteries are fully charged
Red Flashing Batteries are not usable, or are not rechargeable
Green Flashing No battery is installed, or batteries are installed incorrectly
If the lamp is flashing, ensure that the batteries are installed correctly, or replace the batteries with
good, rechargeable batteries.
4. When the charging lamp turns green (in approximately 3 hours for two batteries or 6 hours for four
batteries), the batteries are fully charged. Unplug the input/output cord from both TekCharge MP1550
and the computer or charger.
NOTE: The charging lamp will function only when
TekCharge is connected to external power via the mini
USB port. In this case, the capacity indicators on the
front of TekCharge MP1550 will be turned off.
It is strongly recommended to recharge the batteries only
when completely empty.
Charging
Lamp
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Troubleshooting
If TekCharge MP1550 does not power your portable device or charge the device battery, take these steps:
1. Check the battery status to ensure that the AA batteries are good, or that the rechargeable batteries
are charged.
2. Check that the input/output cord is connected to both TekCharge 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. If connecting TekCharge to a device with a DC jack, verify that the polarity of the device power jack is
center positive. If the polarity is center negative, do not power the device with TekCharge 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, TekCharge
MP1550 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 TekCharge MP1550 may not be able to power or charge the device.)
Center Negative
Center Positive
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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.
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 TekCharge is available at:
Tekkeon, Inc.
c/o TekCharge MP1550
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.
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www.tekkeon.com
© 2007 Tekkeon, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Rev 1
TekCharge™ is a trademark
of Tekkeon, Inc. iPod and
iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Cut loose. Stay loose.
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