Tekkeon TekCharge MP1580 User manual

MP1580 User Guide

User Guide
Contents
Overview .................................................................................................2
Getting Started........................................................................................2
Unpacking TekCharge MP1580 ...........................................................2
Getting to Know TekCharge MP1580...................................................3
Installing Batteries...............................................................................4
Using TekCharge MP1580.......................................................................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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Overview
TekCharge™MP1580 takes advantage of AA batteries to provide emergency power to
mobile phones, smartphones, iPod/iPhone, MP3 players, PDAs, digital camcorders,
eBooks, GPS 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 MP1580 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.
Micro USB and mini USB adapters are included for most mobile phone and smartphone
models. These same adapters also may work with your eBooks, 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 1-888-787-5888 or 1-949-788-9228 to
order more adapters for a nominal fee.
Getting Started
Unpacking TekCharge MP1580
Your TekCharge MP1580 package includes the following:
User guide (not shown)
Registration card (not shown)
TekCharge MP1580
Mini USB Adapter Tip
Micro USB Adapter Tip
Retractable USB Cable

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Getting to Know TekCharge MP1580
USB Port
For connection to
the portable device. Power Switch
To power USB port.
Charging Lamp
Shows status of rechargeable
batteries while being charged.
Capacity Indicators
Show status of batteries
(from empty to full).
Mini USB Port (5V IN)
For connection to USB
port on a computer
or power adapter to
charge AA batteries.

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Fig B
Fig A
Installing Batteries
TekCharge MP1580 requires two or four rechargeable or alkaline AA batteries, which are
housed on the bottom side of the unit. As TekCharge MP1580 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 inthe first two slots on
the left or right (Fig B).
3. Replace the cover.
Using TekCharge MP1580
TekCharge can be used to power or charge any portable device that requires 5V or less, and
1000mA 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 MP1580 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 MP1580.
Center Negative
Center Positive
Slide cover
forward
and lift
Push down

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WARNING: Do not attempt to charge any mobile device that requires more than 1000mA of
power. This could cause TekCharge MP1580 to overheat.
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 neither 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 1-949-788-9228. 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 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.
Charging batteries using the
Tekkeon USB Power Adapter.

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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’s myCharger, MP1650). 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 MP1580 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
MP1580 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 MP1580 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 MP1580 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 MP1580 may not be able to
power or charge the device.)
If TekCharge MP1580 shuts down after connection to your portable device:
1. Verify that the portable device does not require more than 1000mA. If so, DO NOT attempt
to charge your device using TekCharge.
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 MP1580
30 Mauchly, Suite A
Irvine, CA 92618
888-787-5888 / 949-788-9228
www.tekkeon.com
Tekkeon, Inc. must issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number for all
exchanges or refunds.

www.tekkeon.com
© 2011 Tekkeon, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TekCharge is a trademark of Tekkeon, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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