Auto Connection - Kensington 70W User Manual

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Auto Connection

The Adapter's auto connector can be used in any vehicle with a 12V DC ciga-
rette lighter socket, such as a car, truck, boat, or an airplane equipped with this
type of power socket. Make sure both the auto connector and the cigarette
lighter socket are clean and dry.
WARNING: Never jump start your vehicle with your Adapter connected to the
vehicle's cigarette lighter socket. Many jump start systems use extremely high
voltages that can damage your Adapter circuitry.
1. Remove the vehicle's cigarette lighter from its socket.
WARNING: A cigarette lighter could be hot and burn your skin or flammable
materials. Allow the lighter to cool completely before storing it.
2. Insert your Adapter's auto connector into the cigarette lighter socket.
3. If power to the cigarette lighter socket is not already on, remove the Adapter
from the socket and start the vehicle's engine. Then repeat step 2. The
Adapter's status light glows green when powered.
4. Connect the appropriate SmartTip to the Adapter output cable and plug it
into your digital device.
The digital device's battery will start to charge. Turn on and use your
digital device.
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NOTE: Using a dirty cigarette socket or auto connector might cause your vehicle's
battery to discharge a lower voltage incapable of powering your Adapter. If your
Adapter does not turn on, its status light does not glow green, unplug it from the
cigarette lighter socket and make sure both the socket and auto connector are clean
and dry before reconnecting.
NOTE: When your vehicle's engine is off, most vehicle batteries will provide ample
power supply to your Adapter for one to two hours. The actual length of time is a
function of several variables which include the age and condition of the vehicle's
battery, and the power demand being placed on the vehicle's battery by the digital
device that is being powered.
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