Tekkeon TekCharge MP1550 User's Manual
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1. 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 3 4 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 rech2. 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 9 10 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 10 11 USER GUIDE NOTES MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 11 12 NOTES MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 12 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 13 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 14
3. MP1550 User Guide MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 1 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 2 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 1 2 Samsung Adapter Tip LG A
4. argeable 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 4 5 USER GUIDE 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 devic
5. dapter Tip Nokia Adapter Tips 2 Sony Ericsson Adapter Tip Mini USB Adapter Tip for Motorola Blackberry amp 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 2 3 USER GUIDE Getting to Know TekCharge MP1550
6. e using an adapter MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 5 Charging batteries using the Tekkeon USB Power Adapter 6 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 6 7 USER GUIDE 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 f
7. lashing 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 7 8 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 wi
8. ll 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 MP1550_UG_1107_fnl 12 4 07 10 36 AM Page 8 9 USER GUIDE 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
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