Major Components Overview; Power And Charging; Power On And Off; Usb-C Connector Power - Magtek tDynamo Quick Installation Manual

Major Components Overview

Power and Charging

tDynamo can be powered by one of two sources: USB or the built-in rechargeable
battery. It can be charged directly with the USB-C cable or via the optional stand.
MagTek recommends charging every 6 months to maximize operation.
Storage Temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

Power On and OFF

ON: To power on the device when it is not docked, tap the pushbutton.
OFF: To power off the device, press and hold the pushbutton for 5 to 10 seconds.

USB-C Connector Power

Power via USB-C connector provides continuous power and charges the battery. The
device powers on automatically, and stays powered on.

Charging the Device Directly

Power via the rechargeable battery: we recommend manually powering the device
down when not in active use. A full recharge cycle for a completely drained battery
takes approximately 4.5 hours.
To charge the device using a USB-C cable, connect it to a USB charger or to a USB
host that provides at least 500mA @ 5V.
Charging the Device via the Docking Stand "stand"
To charge the device using the stand, set the tDynamo in the stand making certain it
is fully nested in and touches the charging contacts. Connect the stand's USB cable
to a host that provides at least 500mA @ 5V.

Checking Battery Charge Level

To check the battery charge level, make sure the device is powered on, then briefly
tap the pushbutton.
The Status LEDs light to show the battery level as follows:
1 LED: battery is at 50%
2 LED: battery is between 50-70%
3 LED: battery is between 70-90%
4 LED: battery is above 90%