SmartSockets® Portable Surge Protector User Manual
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1. SmartSockets_RF 5 12 29 1 Kensington SmartSockets Portable Surge Protector User Manual a SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page 5 Congratulations Your new Kensington SmartSockets Portable Surge Protector is highly efficient for notebook computers Please read this short manual to learn valuable information about the proper use of your Kensington SmartSockets Surge Protector Register your Kensington SmartSockets Surge Protector on line at www kensington com Important Safety Information Warnings This manual contains important safety and operat ing instructions for your Kensington SmartSockets Portable Surge Protector Please carefully read this section to reduce the risk of injury and pay attention to the following This product is designed for use in countries with US style plugs and 120V 60Hz electrical power Telephone surge protection is not for use with ISDN digital telephone lines Do not install during a lighting storm To reduce the risk of electrical shock use only indoors in dry location Prior to installing your Kensington SmartSockets Surge Protector turn off and unplug all equipment to be protected The Kensington SmartSockets Surge Protector is designed to be used with computer equipment only Any other use is not recommended SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page Features When you plug your equipment into the Kensington S2. labeled 1 and plug the other end into the wall jack SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page Your Kensington SmartSockets Surge Protector requires that you have a properly grounded outlet for the protection to work The green light comes on when your Kensington SmartSockets Portable Surge Protector is plugged into an outlet that s properly grounded and actively protecting your equipment If the light is out or has turned red and the unit is turned on the surge protector has sustained damage and you will need to replace it Your Kensington SmartSockets Surge Protector is designed to handle equipment with maximum current of 15 amps To determine the combined maximum current demands of your system add up the amp rating listed for each component you plug into the Kensington SmartSockets Surge Protector 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 the inside back cover of this manual SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page E Technical Support Tips e You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked Questions FAQs in the Support area of the Kensington Web site http www kensington com Call from a phone where you have access to your computer Name address and telephone number The name of the K
3. PRODUCT SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND PROVINCE TO PROVINCE SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page to Warranty Claim Procedure To file a claim under this Limited Lifetime Warranty you must notify Kensington within 60 days of the occurrence as follows 1 Contact Kensington Technologies 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas Second Floor San Mateo CA 94403 At 800 235 6708 or 650 572 2700 You must have the surge suppressor with you when you call and be prepared to provide the following information a The method by which you connected the surge suppressor to the power source b The computer equipment that was connected to the surge suppressor at the time of the occurrence c The computer equipment that was damaged during the occurrence and the extent of the damage d The date of the occurrence e Where and when you purchased the surge suppressor 2 The Kensington Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your proof s of ownership suppressor and any connected computer equipment in order to proceed with your claim SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page 5 Contacting Kensington Support by Telephone Troubleshooting information and an
4. aired improperly altered modified or tampered with in any way 7 Damage to the surge suppressor or connected computer equipment did not result from the occurrence 8 No occurrence in fact took place 9 Damage to the surge suppressor or connected computer equipment resulted from a normal wear and tear erosion or depletion of the surge suppressor b immersion or exposure to water c lightning flood earthquake or other acts of God d low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags e surges through phone cable or DSL lines unless the phone cable or DSL line was also properly connected to the surge suppressor or f war vandalism or theft 10 Connected computer equipment was not used under normal operating conditions or in accordance with any applicable warnings or instructions for proper installation use and maintenance 11 Repair or replacement of the connected computer equipment is covered under a another warranty applicable to the equipment or 12 Repair of or replacement or payment for the damaged con nected equipment is covered under purchaser s homeowner commercial renter or other insurance except as follows a If the applicable insurance has a deductible then this limited warranty will apply to the amount of the deductible b If there is damage covered under this limited warranty that exceeds the policy limits of the applicable insurance then this limited warranty will apply to the
5. amount of the damages in excess of the insurance policy limits c In no case will the total liability of Kensington for the insurance policy deductible and for damages in excess of the insurance policy limits exceed the Warranty Limit for this product SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page ee DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS YOUR SOLE REMEDY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KENSINGTON DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE SURGE SUPPRESSOR AND REPAIRING OR PAYING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF DAMAGED CONNECTED COMPUTER EQUIP MENT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN KENSINGTON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING LOST REVENUES LOST PROFITS LOSS OF USE OF SOFTWARE LOSS OR RECOVERY OF DATA RENTAL OF REPLACE MENT EQUIPMENT DOWNTIME DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OTHER THAN CONNECTED COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY INCLUD ING STATUTORY CONTRACT OR TORT NOTWITHSTANDING THE TERM OF ANY LIMITED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR IN THE EVENT THAT ANY LIMITED WARRANTY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL KENSINGTON S ENTIRE LIABILITY EXCEED THE WARRANTY LIMIT FOR THIS
6. chaser purchaser of the surge suppressor for the useful life of the surge suppressor that Kensington will repair or pay to replace with a comparable replacement that meets or exceeds the specifications of the damaged computer equipment at its option any computer equipment which is damaged by a transient voltage surge not including a surge caused by a lightning strike an Occurrence while properly connected through the Kensington surge suppressor to a properly wired AC power line with protective ground Kensington will spend to repair or pay to replace the damaged connected computer equipment at option an amount equal to the fair market value of the damaged computer equipment at the time of the Occurrence up to the maximum amount listed below Warranty Limit for the specified surge suppressor model Warranty Limits Name Model No Joules Maximum SmartSockets 62635 10 000 Kensington shall determine the fair market value of the damaged connected computer equipment based upon the used computer equipment value as determined by the Boston Computer Exchange s then current price list or as determined by the fair market value listed in the most recent edition of Orion Blue Book or an equivalent to the Boston Computer Exchange or Orion Blue Book Computer equipment as used herein means a device designed primarily for the processing or storage of digital data such as computers monito
7. ensington product Make and model of your computer Your system software and version Symptoms of the problem and what led to them Please be prepared to provide the following information Limited Lifetime Warranty Terms Limited Surge Suppressor Warranty Kensington warrants to the original purchaser purchaser of this surge suppressor for the useful life of this surge suppressor that the surge suppressor shall be free of defects in materials or workmanship and that Kensington will repair or replace with a comparable replacement that meets or exceeds the specification of this surge suppressor at its option any defective Kensington surge suppressor Kensington reserves the right before having any obligation under this limited warranty to inspect the damaged Kensington surge suppressor and all costs of shipping the Kensington surge suppressor to Kensington for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser In order to recover under this limited warranty Purchaser must make claim to Kensington within 60 days of occurrence and must present acceptable proof of original ownership such as original receipt warranty card registration on line registration or other documentation Kensington deems acceptable for the surge suppressor 9 SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page s Limited Connected Computer Equipment Warranty For the models of surge suppressors listed below Kensington warrants to the original pur
8. le for inspection until the claim is finalized In order to recover under this warranty Purchaser must make claim to Kensington within 60 days of occurrence and must present acceptable proof of original ownership such as original receipt warranty card registration on line registration or other documentation Kensington deems acceptable for the surge suppressor and proof of ownership Kensington deems acceptable for any damaged computer equipment If Kensington is paying the purchaser the fair market value of the damaged computer equipment purchaser agrees to deliver and convey all rights of possession title and interest in the damaged connected computer equipment to Kensington at purchaser s sole expense All surge suppressors a limited useful life Metal oxide varistors MOVs inside the suppressor slowly degrade over time as they absorb excess energy from the power source If the green protection light on your surge suppressor is no longer lit when plugged into an energized power source then the MOVs have degraded to the point where the suppressor will no longer conduct electricity or protect any connected equipment from surges When that occurs the suppressor has reached the end of its useful life and must be replaced in order to provide surge protection to the SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page ep connected equipment Some models of surge suppressors are also equipped with an auditory signal that the supp
9. martSockets Surge Protector you can be sure its advanced multistage surge suppression circuitry is working to protect your equipment from dangerous surges spikes and EMI RFI line noise Its tough features such as MOVs metal oxide varistors quickly react in the event of a surge to absorb the excess energy that might damage your system and data The features are Surge protection for notebook computers anywhere you go e Built in telephone splitter provides two telephone outlets e Warning light e Telephone Modem Fax Splitter Protection e 210 Joules 400 Clamping Voltage fax modem protection e Lifetime product warranty and up to 10 000 in connected equipment replacement warranty The Modem Protection Feature of your SmartSockets Portable Surge Protector Now instead of running a connection directly from your modem or fax machine to the wall jack you will pass the connection through the Kensington SmartSockets Surge Protector for continuous protection The circuitry is designed to work only if the correct IN andOUT jacks are used so be sure to carefully follow the steps below the protection circuits are not bi directional 1 Connect one end of your existing phone cable to the phone jack on your modem or fax machine Connect the other end to the Kensington SmartSockets Portable Surge Protector jack labeled or 2 Now connect one end of the phone cable to the Kensington SmartSockets Portable Surge Protector jack
10. ressor has reached the end of its useful life This is not a defect in material or workmanship and is not covered under this limited warranty MOVs vary in size and durability based upon the specific model of surge suppressor The joules rating is an indicator of the relative size and durability of the MOVs The larger the joules rating the greater the size and durability of the MOVs Warranty Exclusions The above limited warranties do not apply if Kensington determines in its sole discretion that the 1 Purchaser has failed to make his or her claim to Kensington within 60 days of the occurrence 2 Purchaser fails to produce acceptable proof of original ownership such as original receipt warranty card registration on line registration or other acceptable documentation for the surge suppressor and acceptable proof of ownership of any damaged connected computer equipment 3 Claimant is not the original purchaser of the surge suppressor 4 Purchaser is not the owner of damaged connected computer equipment 5 Surge suppressor has been improperly installed including but not limited to a not being plugged directly into the power source but instead daisychained together in serial fashion with other power strips UPS other surge protectors or extension cords SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page 1 b being plugged into a three prong adapter that was not properly grounded 6 Surge suppressor was rep
11. rs printers disc drives and telefax machines By way of illustration and not by limitation computer equipment does not include televisions digital or analog copiers refrigerators air conditioners or household appliances Kensington retains the sole discretion to decide whether a particular product is or is not computer equipment within the terms of this warranty 9 SmartSockets_RF 3 18 03 12 29 PM Page 1 Kensington reserves the right before having any obligation under this warranty to inspect the damaged Kensington surge suppressor the damaged connected computer equipment and the site where the damage occurred All costs of shipping the surge suppressor and the damaged connected computer equipment to Kensington for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser Kensington reserves the right to negotiate the cost of repairs with any shops that it may choose to make repairs If Kensington determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged computer equipment to Kensington Kensington may designate in its sole discretion a computer equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such computer equipment The cost if any of shipping the computer equipment to and from such repair facility or having the repair facility travel to inspect the computer equipment and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Purchaser must keep damaged computer equipment availab
12. swers to frequently Technical Support is available by telephone asked questions are available 24 hours a day on the Please visit www kensington com for hours Kensington Web site at support kensington com US 800 235 6708 or 650 572 2700 Fax 650 572 9675 Canada 800 535 4242 Mexico 52 55 5384 0620 SmartSockets_RF 3 1 3 12 29 PM Page 24 BRANDS Kensington Technology Group 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas Second Floor San Mateo CA 94403 USA www kensington com ACCO Europe PLC Nepicar House London Road Wrotham Heath Sevenoaks Kent TN15 7RS UNITED KINGDOM ACCO Canada Inc 5 Precidio Court Brampton Ontario 165 6B7 CANADA 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 All rights reserved 3 03 Kensington and SmartSockets are registered trademarks of ACCO World Corporation Registration of the Kensington trademark is pending in several international locations All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners 901 0463 00
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