MINIGORILLA USER GUIDE
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1. MINIGORILLA PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY e The following devices are all compatible with the minigorilla PRODUCT CONTENTS Listed below are the contents of the minigorilla pack e Warranty card Please check and familiarise yourself with the corresponding list and diagrams before using the minigorilla Product disposal instructions e 1x minigorilla rechargeable battery pack 1 Netbook tablets e 1x black neoprene zip case with internal cable Apple MacBook Air via Apple Magsafe Airline Adaptor storage pocket 2 not supplied in the minigorilla pack iPads iPhones iPodst Made for iPod Q iPhone iPad iPad iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e 1xAC transformer 9v with 4 interchangeable country specific connector heads for UK US Japan China Australia and Europe 8 e Tips for Netbooks also called Gorilla Nuts 4 Includes 11 tips each suitable for different Netbooks Each tip is named and can connect to the 80cm connection cable included Please see compatibility chart on page 13 Some digital cameras and camcorders Sat nav GPS Radio receivers Sony PSP e Tips for mobile cell phones also called Monkey Nuts 5 Includes 8 tips each suitable for different mobile cell phones and other digital devices Each tip is labelled on the pack Also included a USB retractable cable with DC3 5 tip MP3 MP4 Mobile Cell phones2. Viewsonic Winbook Panasonic Sony DELL HP IBM Lenovo Thinkpad Samsung Sony Acer ASUS NOT INCLUDED Apple MacBook Pro amp MacBook Air Via 12V car socket Connector code LO1D 4 75 x 1 7 mm L51D 5 5 x 1 7 mm L53D 5 5 x 2 5 mm L54D 6 5 x 4 5 mm L61D 7 4 x 0 65 mm L71D 7 9x5 5mm L73D 5 5 x 3 3 mm L82D 2 315x1 0mm Go to www powertraveller com or www Apple com for Apple Magsafe Airline Adaptor How do connect the connection tip to the power cable e Connect the correct connection tip to the universal power adaptor output cable as shown in the image below NOTE The most popular connector tips are included in the minigorilla pack Due to limited space we cannot include all tips IMPORTANT Please confirm voltage selection by referring to your netbook s user manual Monkey Nuts for all other USB 5v digital devices e Nokia amp Mini Nokia Samsung G600 LG Chocolate and Sony Ericsson wide connectors e Mini USB for Motorola V series BlackBerrys GPS systems and Bluetooth headsets Micro USB for latest smart phones DC4 0 connector for original Sony PSP Connector tip for Nintendo DS Lite Retractable USB cable DC3 5 x 1 1mm to be used with the USB port of the minigorilla To purchase more connectors tips for digital devices or need help to find the right tips go to www powertraveller com or www apple com for Apple Magsafe Airline Adaptor 15 16 SPECIFICATIONS Parameter
3. at the same time The minigorilla can also be charged from the optional solargorilla solar panel and the 16v in car charger both not included and can be purchased from www powertraveller com Solar Power e The minigorilla can be charged via the sun using the solargorilla solar panel not included e The minigorilla is equipped with Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT technology This maximises the solar panels efficiency for any given weather condition and protects the battery from over charging or excessive discharging In low light conditions this technology improves efficiency by up to 60 e minigorilla will automatically detect when the solargorilla solar charger is connected and the symbol F will be displayed This will disable the DC OUT port and USB on the minigorilla The internal circuits will also turn off to improve charging efficiency and reduce charge times from solar e Select the L52D tip and connect it to the 2m charging cable both supplied with the solargorilla and insert the tip into the DC IN of the minigorilla Place the solargorilla panel in the sun e For further information on the solargorilla please visit www powertraveller com 13 14 MINIGORILLA TIPS Gorilla Nuts Monkey Nuts e The minigorilla connector tips are connectors to make different devices compatible with minigorilla e All connector tips are clearly marked in the zipped case e You need to select the correct connector tip
4. for the appropriate device Gorilla Nuts e Selected 11 male straight tips for netbooks are clearly marked with prefix L on the tip itself for example L51D Also includes a connecting cable e These tips are attached to the connecting cable which is then inserted into the power IN socket on your netbook The other end into the DC OUT of the minigorilla e Only the Gorilla Nuts are to be used with connecting cable Please refer to the compatibility chart on page 13 to choose the corresponding connector tip Monkey Nuts e Tips for all other 5v devices such as mobile smart phones and other 5v digital devices are also clearly labelled e Monkey Nuts are to be used with the USB retractable cable and inserted into the USB port of the minigorilla Step 2 How do I choose the correct tip for my device e Please refer to the list on the opposite page to choose the corresponding connector tip Alternatively please refer to the compatibility chart found on www powertraveller com Step 3 How do I connect the connection tip to the power cable e Connect the correct connection tip to the universal power adaptor output cable as shown in the image below E a COMPATIBILITY CHART Gorilla Nuts for Netbook Notebook brands ASUS Compaq Trigem Acer Winbook Acer ASUS Compaq DELL E Machine Epson Fujitsu Gateway Hitachi HP IBM NEC Panasonic Sharp Toshiba Twinhead
5. select the correct voltage before connecting and turning your Netbook on The minigorilla will remember the voltage that was last selected though How do know what voltage my device requires to make it compatible with the minigorilla This can be found on the transformer of the AC adaptor supplied with your netbook or in your netbook device s user guide What happens if select the incorrect voltage The minigorilla will not work to its optimum performance and the device may be damaged PO have heard of the solargorilla What is the solargorilla The solargorilla is a powerful solar panel capable of charging the minigorilla and other devices Perfect for life on the go For further information and to purchase please refer to www powertravaller com PO If you have any further queries that are not covered in this manual please email us at info powertraveller com IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION WARNINGS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your minigorilla Please read this section carefully to reduce the risk of personal injury and pay attention to the following 1 Please follow the procedures from the User Manual when setting up the device 2 The minigorilla is suitable for Netbooks some digital cameras iPad tablets iPods MP3 MP4 s hand held gaming devices iPhones mobile cell smartphones PDA s satellite navigators and other digital devices Please refer to www
6. the minigorilla e Check the voltage your netbook requires this can be found on the transformer of the AC mains adaptor or the user guide supplied with your equipment Look for O P DC 16v voltage required is 16v Fig B minigorilla Fig A US EU N aa 2 ATTACH APPROPRIATE PLUG ADAPTOR AU 10 Lightly press the ON OFF button to cycle through the voltage options to match your device s requirements The choices are 8 4v 9 5v 10 5v 12v 16v and 19v also features 88 permanent ON option The minigorilla will auto save your last voltage setting for your convenience however you must always disconnect the minigorilla from your device before turning the minigorilla back on and ensure the correct voltage is still selected When charging your 8 4v device via the DC OUT port you may experience the minigorilla turning off prematurely This happens when the device is not drawing enough power from the minigorilla and the minigorilla is not able to detect the device is still attached so it shuts itself off Disconnect the cable from the DC OUT socket Press button to select DC output voltage until 88 see Permanent USB ON is displayed on the LCD screen This will lock into permanent ON Connect your device to the DC OUT The minigorilla main DC out port will only output 8 4v while this feature is enabled You can now charge your device When you finish charging powering turn off the minigoril
7. N e Disconnect all cables from the USB and DC out socket e Press ON OFF button repeatedly until the logo below is displayed on the LCD screen 88 will appear on the LCD screen here e The backlight will remain on while this feature is enabled you can simply press the ON OFF button again to disable this feature You may now connect your device to the USB port or your 8 4v device to the main DC OUT port The minigorilla main DC OUT port will only output 8 4v while this feature is enabled e To lock the voltage to prevent selecting the wrong voltage please leave the selected voltage for 30 seconds The LCD screen on the minigorilla will flash and voltage can only be changed by turning the minigorilla off and on The minigorilla may also auto detect when a device is connected and lock the voltage e You can charge your device via the USB and DC OUT at the same time The DC will output 8 4v when the USB permanent ON feature is activated If you have any questions please email support powertraveller com Checking the charge levels e When the battery icon in the left flashes this indicates that there is less than 10 power left in the minigorilla The battery icon does not represent the amount of power left e The level of charge remaining in your minigorilla is shown by the vertical bars in the right hand corner of the blue LCD screen A fully charged minigorilla will be denoted by 6 solid vertical bars As the 6 bar de
8. Product disposal instructions for business users Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract and ensure that this product is not mixed with other commercial waste for disposal 17 18 TROUBLESHOOTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q A Yes the minigorilla comes 60 pre charged so is ready to use gt O Oe SO PO gt O roO gt O Can use the minigorilla straight away without charging out of the box What are connector tips Connector tips are attachments to make the minigorilla compatible with various devices What if can t find the right tip Please refer to www powertraveller com Why does the minigorilla auto shut down This can be for various reasons Device is fully charged or minigorilla not in use The minigorilla has run out of power and needs recharging The minigorilla has detected one of the safety features Your device is not drawing enough power from the minigorilla Can use my device while charging the minigorilla The AC charger supplied with the minigorilla is 9v You can simultaneously charge the minigorilla and your device from the mains as long as your device will accept 9v minigorilla may shut down if it detects voltage incompatibility If your netbook is between 9v 24v you can charge your minigorilla and have it connected to your netbook and also charging your mobile via the USB port all at the sa
9. creases available power decreases e The USB symbol is permanently shown allowing simultaneous charging of a netbook and your USB 5v devices e The true battery level of the minigorilla will be displayed when the minigorilla is being recharged When charging a device such as a netbook from the minigorilla the battery level indicator will display the true amount of power available for that device If you connect an alternative device with a lower power requirement the level of available power may increase Recharging the minigorilla You can recharge the minigorilla via the AC mains transformer supplied or the AC mains transformer supplied with your netbook or solar power IMPORTANT Never use minigorilla s AC adaptor on any Netbook Supplied 9v AC mains charger Fig B e Connect the AC mains transformer to the minigorilla into the DC IN socket of the minigorilla e The blue LCD screen will illuminate and the vertical bars on the right increases as it is being charged e When the last 6th vertical bar is no longer flickering this means the minigorilla is fully charged e The minigorilla charges fully in approximately 5 6 hours The minigorilla will have a deeper cycle charge if left connected longer 6 8 hours e Always disconnect AC mains charger when minigorilla is fully charged or not in use e You cannot recharge the minigorilla and charging the netbook at the same time Your own netbook s AC mains adaptor When cha
10. de for iPod QiPhone LliPad iPad iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specififically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certifified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance PRODUCT DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS pat The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill Product disposal instructions for residential users When you have no further use for it please remove any batteries and dispose of them and the product as per your local authority s recycling processes For more information please contact your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased
11. la by holding down on the ON OFF button for a few seconds and disconnect the cable Or the minigorilla will turn itself off when the device is fully charged Charging 5v digital devices via USB The minigorilla will also power your iPad 5v tablet iPhone iPod PDA MP3 MP4 s hand held gaming device sat nav s GPS smart phones mobile cell phones and many other devices using the 5v USB port Turn unit on via the ON OFF black button Select the retractable USB cable tip from the pack and connect the appropriate tip for your device Insert the USB into the USB port of the minigorilla The minigorilla will stop charging the device when it is fully charged The USB port does not have a switchable voltage therefore you do not need to select the correct voltage as the minigorilla will automatically recognise the standard USB 5 volts The minigorilla may turn itself off when charging a device via the USB Disconnect the cable from the USB port Press the button until 88 is displayed on the LCD screen this will lock USB into permanent ON Connect your device to the USB port Apple products eg iPad iPhone iPod series including Nano iPod Classic iPod Touch charge by using the white sync cable supplied with your Apple device NOTE minigorilla can charge a device via a DC OUT and USB port at the same time for eg minigorilla can charge a netbook and a phone at the same time Fig C 11 12 Permanent USB O
12. me time BUT you can only charge the minigorilla with your netbook s own AC mains chargers in order for this to work Please refer to page 12 Recharging the minigorilla your own netbook s AC mains charger Can charge my phone while minigorilla is being charged Yes charging the minigorilla and other devices via the 5v USB port mobile iPhone iPod MP3 MP4 etc is possible have a MacBook Air Is it compatible with the minigorilla Yes providing you have a MagSafe Airline Adaptor and use with the in car socket which can be purchased seperately from www powertraveller com PO PO PO PO PO Where can buy a MagSafe Airline Adaptor Www apple com How much extra time will the minigorilla give me on my netbook minigorilla can add up to 6 hours of power to your Netbook depending on netbook specification How long does it take to charge the minigorilla Between 5 6 hours Can charge the minigorilla via the USB No the USB uses a standard 5v which is not sufficient to power or charge the minigorilla What do the symbols on the LCD screen mean 5v USB Only selected voltage is displayed Bars indicator shows remaining charge in minigorilla Battery indicator flashes indicating that minigorilla requires charging It does not denote power left in minigorilla Does the minigorilla automatically recognise the voltage my device requires No you have to
13. n while it is still connected Turn the minigorilla on see Turning ON OFF When the minigorilla does not turn on connect it to its own AC mains charger to reset it NOTE minigorilla can be recharged via the AC mains transformer supplied with your netbook please see page 12 Recharging the minigorilla IMPORTANT Never use minigorilla s AC adaptor on any Netbook Turning ON OFF Fig A e Press the black ON OFF button on the minigorilla for 3 seconds to activate e Once activated the blue LCD screen will illuminate and after a short time the backlight will switch off to conserve power e To re activate the backlight tap the black ON OFF button e f not in use after approximately 1 minute the minigorilla will automatically turn itself off e Hold the ON OFF button to re activate e To turn the minigorilla off press the ON OFF button for 3 seconds e When the minigorilla does not turn on connect it to its own AC mains charger to reset it How to power your netbook Ensure the AC mains is disconnected from the minigorilla and that the minigorilla remains switched off while you follow the steps e Remove the connection cable from the pack and select the correct straight tip that is compatible with your netbook please refer to the compatibility chart on page 15 e Connect the connection cable to the appropriate tip and insert into your device e Insert the connection cable s tip end into the DC OUT of
14. needed to power a device i e 8 4v 9 5v 10 5v 12v 16v 19v amp 88 permanent ON feature USB 5v Universal Serial Bus For many devices the USB has become the standard connection method USB uses standard 5 volts output Apple s magnetic tip connector specifically designed used for all the MacBook MacBook Pro MacBook Air Please note the Magsafe adaptor is not supplied in the minigorilla pack and can be purchased from www apple com To run the minigorilla with a Mac simply plug the Magsafe adaptor into the 12v in car socket which can be purchased from www powertraveller com Select 16v on the minigorilla if the LCD screen flickers on the minigorilla please switch off and reselect 19v Output Input MP3 MP4 player Current limitation protection Short circuit protection Anti discharging protection Voltage limitation protection Over heat protection Term denoting power leaving a device Term denoting power entering a device Device used for storing digital audio MP3 and digital video MP4 To prevent a large discharge of current damaging the internal battery of the minigorilla If earth leakage is detected and a possible short is detected the minigorilla will auto shut down When the minigorilla is connected to a device it will not allow the device to discharge power in a reverse direction A design to automatically maintain a constant voltage level A design feature to prevent the minigorilla over heating
15. powertraveller com for an updated list of devices 3 Only use the minigorilla authentic tips provided in the pack Using other manufactures accessories may result in the risk of fire or damage to the unit or associated products To purchase connector tips should you loose damage the ones provided please visit www powertraveller com 4 The tips are uniquely designed If a tip does not fit in the appropriate socket then this indicates that a mismatch has occurred Please refer to the User Manual Do not force the tip into the Netbook as it may damage both the power adaptor and Netbook 5 Do not open the device or make any attempt to disassemble or modify the device as this will invalidate the warranty guarantee This may also result in the risk of fire personal injury or damage to personal property IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Although the product incorporates a multiple protection circuit to be absolutely certain of its safe use please note the following 1 Avoid placing product in direct sunlight Avoid operating in an environment exceeding 40 to prevent activation of the temperature shut down protection circuit 2 Avoid operating in temperatures below 0 to prevent the power supply efficiency from declining 3 Avoid operating in wet high moisture conditions 4 The minigorilla has been designed to lift the underbody 1mm from the surface and drop the top 1mm to assist with temperature control For optimal tempe
16. rature regulation and for personal safety do not cover or smother the minigorilla 5 Fully remove from the neoprene zip case before using 6 Do not operate this power adaptor with damaged input or output cords or plugs 7 Do not open the device or make any attempt to disassemble or modify the device as this will invalidate the warranty This may also result in the risk of fire personal injury or damage to personal property Please refer to the user guide for full operating instructions 8 The warranty will be invalidated if the product is damaged due to water liquid fire or hard impact 9 Keep out of the reach of children at all times Small parts can cause choking if swallowed 10 Please complete the enclosed warranty form and return to Powertraveller We cannot accept any responsibility for warranty s not returned 11 The information contained in this user manual is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate at the time of publication and is provided for information purposes only Powertraveller accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising as a result of use or reliance on this information 19 MINIGORILLA ite POWERTRAVELLER LIMITED Ceratech House Omega Park Wilsom Road Alton Hampshire GU34 2QE UK t 44 0 1420 542980 THE QUEEN S AWARDS info powertraveller com asda cits INNOVATION 2009 www powertraveller com INTERNATIONAL TRADE 2012 power without boundaries
17. reese mm Ss E gt he wu J oral a C al MINIGORILLA USER GUIDE powertraveller without boundaries WELCOME From Antarctic to the Sahara from Everest to the Amazon our products have been used in some of the most remote and hostile environments on the planet They are relied on by adventure travellers and explorers alike to deliver power to essential electronic equipment time after time By packing a Powertraveller portable charger you can give yourself the power to rise to your next challenge MINIGORILLA FEATURES Small amp compact Weighing only 265g the minigorilla is light to carry with no need to carry extra batteries Convenience Power up whenever wherever The minigorilla will give you up to an extra 2 5 hours power depending on your netbook specification and over 10 hours on various other electronic devices For example if you connect via the USB port you can recharge a standard mobile cell phone full up to 10 times Compatibility The minigorilla is compatible with many portable electronic devices making it a truly universal power solution Variable voltage With one touch button operation your minigorilla is compatible with many devices and Netbooks Compact amp stylish design Sleek rubberised plastic casing with shock resistant rubber protection strips Safety minigorilla s many safety features include Voltage limitation Current limitation Short circuit Anti o
18. rging the minigorilla from a third party AC mains charger please ensure it is rated at 9v to 24v any AC mains charger outside of this range will not be compatible and may invalidate your warranty The minigorilla will auto detect the voltage input from the mains chargers used e First you need a right angle tip that fits your netbook which can be purchased separately from www powertraveller com e Connect the right angle tip into your netbook s AC mains adaptor e Insert the tip into the DC IN socket of the minigorilla e Plug into the AC mains socket and turn power on Charging will commence Please see page 8 Set up Charging the minigorilla for rest of the details e You can charge your minigorilla and have it connected to your netbook and also charging your mobile via the USB port all at the same time BUT you can only charge the minigorilla with your netoook s own AC mains charger in order for this to work When minigorilla is connected to the mains by the netbook s own AC mains charger and is also charging the notebook simultaneously the output voltage will be pre determined by the input voltage e g if a 12v charger is used the minigorilla will output 12v If your device requires lower voltage disconnect from the mains and continue charging the device with the minigorilla If your device requires higher voltage you will need to use your netbook s AC mains charger to charge the minigorilla and your device
19. s Weight Material Total Capacity Dimensions Output Input Operating temperatures Colour Protections Charging options Output capacity amp current Output capacity Amount of times the minigorilla will charge a device 6 000 mAh in 5v mode 4 000 mAh in 8 4v mode 3 500 mAh in 9 5v mode 3 200 mAh in 10 5v mode 2 800 mAh in 12v mode 2 300 mAh in 16v mode 2 000 mAh in 19v mode Description 265g Laser etched rubber coated housing with shock resistant rubber protection strips 900mAh 150mm x 88mm x 14mm 8 4v 9 5v 10 5v 12v 16v 19v amp USB 5v 9 24v Between 0 C 40 C Graphite grey Voltage limitation Current limitation Short circuit Anti over discharge Over charging Over heat protection 9v AC mains included or solargorilla or 16v in car charger both not included Output current Amount of time taken to fully charge a device 5v 700mAh output current 5v 2 1A max output current auto sensing 8 4v 3A max output current 9 5v 3A max output current 10 5v 3A max output current 12v 3A max output current 16v 2A max output current 19v 1 5A max output current APPROVAL CERTIFICATIONS CE FE B RoHS W AC transformer CE FE RoHS Y Compliance with UL60950 1 EN60950 1 2006 EN61000 3 2 2006 EN60950 1 A11 2004 EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 A2 EN60950 1 2005 EN55024 1998 A1 A2 EN60065 A1 2006 FCC Part 15 2007 EN55022 2006 ICES 003 2004 EN55022 A2 2003 AS NZS60950 1 2003 Ma
20. smart phones Portable DVD players e Zipped case for both gorilla and monkey nuts If you use minigorilla with other devices not mentioned above please tell us We welcome customer s feedback e User manual on further compatibility To charge iPads iPhones and iPod products you will need to use the USB sync charge cable supplied by Apple USING MINIGORILLA Please read the following before using the minigorilla Set up Charging the minigorilla Unpack all contents of box and familiarise yourself with each item Please refer to the contents section page 6 Choosing the correct interchangeable mains head 2 to connect to the 9v AC mains adaptor 1 Connect the cable tip end into the DC IN of the minigorilla Plug into the AC mains socket and turn power on The minigorilla will turn on and the blue LCD illuminates briefly The backlight will switch off to conserve power LCD screen displays the USB and battery icon on the left and the charge left in the minigorilla by the vertical bars on the right This could be between three to four bars as the minigorilla is pre charged to approximate 60 It will provide you instant power The vertical bars scroll left to right as the charging commences It is advisable to recharge the minigorilla until all six bars become static which shows it is fully charged The minigorilla turns itself off the instant the AC mains charger is disconnected However the minigorilla remains o
21. ver discharge Over charging and Over heat protection Advanced Features The minigorilla features an enhanced solar charging option and a permanent USB ON option INDEX Technical terms Product contents minigorilla product compatibility Using minigorilla Set up Charging the minigorilla Turning ON OFF How to power your Netbook Charging 5v digital devices via USB Permanent USB on Checking the charge levels Recharging the minigorilla minigorilla tips Gorilla Nuts and Monkey Nuts How do I choose the correct tip for my device How do I connect the connection tip to the power cable Compatibility chart Specifications Approval certifications Product disposal instructions Troubleshooting Important general information Important safety precautions O N O A 12 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 19 TECHNICAL TERMS minigorilla Hi Density Lithium Polymer Battery Gorilla Nuts Monkey Nuts DC IN DC OUT mAh V volt USB Apple MagSafe Airline Adaptor Portable rechargeable battery pack The high energy rechargeable battery inside the minigorilla unit Powertraveller s brand name for the connector tips for Netbooks tablets Powertraveller s brand name for the connector tips for all 5v devices and tablets Direct current when charging the minigorilla Direct current when the minigorilla is charging a device A milliampere hour is a unit of electrical charge per hour Measurement of power
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