Tekkeon TekCharge MP1800 User manual

MP1800 User Guide

USER GUIDE
Contents
Overview ................................................................................................2
Getting Started........................................................................................3
Unpacking TekCharge MP1800 ..........................................................3
Getting to Know TekCharge MP1800 ..................................................4
Using TekCharge MP1800 ......................................................................5
Charging TekCharge MP1800..............................................................5
Charging a Device Using an Adapter ..................................................6
Charging a Device Using Your Device USB Cable ..............................7
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................8
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................9
Disclaimer of Warranties ....................................................................9
Customer Support ................................................................................10

Overview
TekCharge™MP1800 is a reusable emergency power source to charge and power many popular
portable devices—anywhere, anytime—making it a versatile solution for the power needs of most
of your mobile products, on the road, and at home. Most portable devices are often in need of
recharging after a few hours of use. By taking advantage of the TekCharge MP1800 rechargeable
lithium ion battery, you can enjoy hours of extended play time on your mobile phones, smart phones,
PDAs, digital cameras, iPhone, iPod and MP3 players, portable CD players, Zune®, Bluetooth
headsets, and other small portable electronic products. As an added bonus, TekCharge MP1800
includes a flashlight so you have emergency light at your fingertips.
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 or Micro USB), LG, Nokia, Samsung and
Sony Ericsson mobile phones are included with TekCharge MP1800. The mini USB adapter also may
work with your MP3 players, PDAs, portable media players and other devices that use a mini USB
cable to charge. 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.
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Getting Started
Unpacking TekCharge MP1800
Your TekCharge MP1800 package includes the following:
TekCharge MP1800
User guide (not shown)
Registration card (not shown)
Retractable input/output
Universal adapter kit with pouch (with 8 adapters)
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
MP1800
Micro USB
Motorola

Getting to Know TekCharge MP1800
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Mini USB Port (5V OUT)
For connection to the
portable device.
Mini USB Port (5V IN)
For connection to USB port on
a computer or power adapter to
charge the rechargeable battery.
Power Switch
To power USB port, or
turn on the flashlight.
Emergency
Flashlight
Capacity Indicator
Indicates the battery capacity
of the rechargeable battery.

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Using TekCharge MP1800
TekCharge can be used to power or charge any portable device that requires 5V to 5.7V. 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.
Charging TekCharge MP1800
1. 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).
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).
4. Slide the power switch to the ON position. The capacity
indicator lamp will turn red to indicate that you have begun to charge
TekCharge. The lamp will turn to orange when the battery is 40%
charged, and to green when the battery is 90% charged. The battery
will be fully charged in eight hours.
5. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the input/output cord from both
TekCharge MP1800 and the computer or charger.
Center Negative
Center Positive
Charging a device
using an adapter.

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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 ON to provide power
through the USB port. The capacity indicator lamp will light
up to indicate the remaining battery capacity as follows:
Green: 70% - 100%
Orange: 30% - 70%
Red: 0% - 30%
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/mp1800adapters 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 its USB cable.

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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.
NOTE: You can use the emergency flashlight while charging your device.
Charging a device
using its USB cable.

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Troubleshooting
If TekCharge MP1800 does not power your portable device or charge the device battery, take these steps:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Verify that a battery is installed in the portable device as some devices will not function without a
battery installed.
4. Verify if your device is designed with charging circuitry that limits the input voltage. If so, TekCharge
MP1800 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 MP1800 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 MP1800
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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