Tekkeon MP3450 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MP3450 User Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER GUIDE Contents Overview ........................... 2 Getting Started .......................... 2 Unpacking myPower ALL Plus ....................2 Getting to Know myPower ALL Plus ..................3 Storing myPower ALL Plus ....................3 Prolonging Battery Life ......................4 Charging myPower ALL Plus ....................4 Charging with a Third Party Power Supply ................
  • Page 4: Overview

    As an added bonus, myPower ALL Plus will charge the internal battery on some devices, while also powering the device. myPower ALL Plus MP3450 can be used alone, with the optional extended battery (MP3450-10) to double the capacity, or with other myPower ALL Plus batteries to significantly extend the capacity.
  • Page 5: Getting To Know Mypower All Plus

    Getting to Know myPower ALL Plus MP3450 MP3450-10 Capacity Level USB Port for connection Capacity Level Indicators Button to 5V device DC OUT Charging/Indicator for connection to device ON/OFF Switch Sunbooster Solar Sunbooster Solar DC IN for connection to power adapter...
  • Page 6: Prolonging Battery Life

    Prolonging Battery Life Extreme heat and cold will affect your battery’s performance. At temperatures above 80°F (27°C), the battery will discharge more quickly, and in colder temperatures, the battery won’t charge well. Therefore, it is recommended that the battery is used at room temperature, or between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). The battery must be used at temperatures between 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
  • Page 7: Charging With A Third Party Power Supply

    ALL Plus power supply is 20V 3.0A, use your laptop charger to charge both myPower ALL Plus and your laptop. If your laptop power supply plug does not fit into the myPower ALL Plus DC IN port, you can use an optional input adapter tip, available at the Tekkeon online store. USER GUIDE...
  • Page 8: Charging With A Solar Panel

    The 6-Pin Input Port is designed to allow charging by smaller solar panels (lower than 25W), and requires an optional Smart 6-Pin Adapter (Sunbooster) available from Tekkeon (see Accessories). To use the solar panel with this port, the solar panel must have a minimum open circuit voltage of 12V. However, there is no minimum output current requirement from the solar panel.
  • Page 9: Using Mypower All Plus

    3. After approximately four hours, press the Capacity Display button to view the battery capacity. If the capacity does not indicate full (all blue LEDs on), continue to charge the battery until the battery capacity indicates full. 4. When the battery capacity indicates full, unplug the connected charging cable. Using myPower ALL Plus myPower ALL Plus can be used to power and/or charge up to two portable devices simultaneously.
  • Page 10: Select/Connect The Adapter Plug

    Center Negative WARNING: myPower ALL Plus supports Center Positive polarity only. If your device has a Center Negative polarity, do not power the device with myPower ALL Plus; contact support@tekkeon.com for assistance. 3. Connect the adapter plug to the power output cord (but not the device).
  • Page 11: Connect The Power Output Cord

    Connect the Power Output Cord 1. Plug the large end of the power output cord into the DC OUT jack on the end of myPower ALL Plus. (If you have previously selected a voltage, the voltage selection will be returned to the lowest setting.) Adjust the Voltage Level 1.
  • Page 12 TIP: You can optimize the use of myPower ALL Plus with your laptop computer or portable DVD player by setting the voltage on myPower ALL Plus to less than the required voltage shown on the laptop computer power supply. This prevents myPower ALL Plus from charging the device, thus extending the amount of time you can use myPower ALL Plus to power your laptop computer.
  • Page 13: Connect The Portable Device

    Connect the Portable Device 1. Connect the adapter plug into the power jack on the portable device. The voltage selection will be locked automatically and cannot be changed until the power output cord is disconnected from the device. 2. Turn on the portable device and use it as you would normally. While connected, myPower ALL Plus will power and charge your device.
  • Page 14: View Mypower All Plus Battery Capacity

    View myPower ALL Plus Battery Capacity The capacity in myPower ALL Plus will decrease as the battery powers and/or charges your devices. The remaining capacity is shown on the voltage indicator, which is accessed as described below. As the remaining capacity decreases, the lights will turn off in sequence from right to left. When the myPower ALL Plus battery capacity is low, only the first capacity indicator will be on.
  • Page 15: Adapters

    Adapters Eight adapter plugs that fit most DC adapter jacks on a variety of laptops and other devices, and a mini USB tip are included with myPower ALL Plus. The following table shows each adapter tip model number, marking, and compatible devices and manufacturers.
  • Page 16: Recording Device Information

    You can obtain most adapters, including the Smart 6-pin Adapter, from Tekkeon’s online store or by contacting Tekkeon by e-mail at support@tekkeon.com, or by phone at 888-787-5888 or 949-788-9228. If available through Tekkeon, the adapter will be sent to you for a nominal fee.
  • Page 17: Using Multiple Batteries

    You can increase the capacity of myPower ALL Plus by adding one or more extra battery units. There are two options for adding multiple batteries: • Add an Extended Battery, MP3450-10, which is attached to the first battery with a bracket, and can be used only as a second battery.
  • Page 18: Accessories

    ALL Plus. To identify the input adapter tip compatible with your laptop, go to the Tekkeon online store and search for “input adapter” , or e-mail support@tekkeon.com for assistance. These accessories can be ordered from our web site at www.tekkeon.com or by phone at 888-787-5888 or 949-788-9228.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    ALL Plus. 2. Verify that the device does not require more than 19V. If the device requires more, MP3450 will not be able to charge the device. However, in most but not all cases, MP3450 will be able to power the device.
  • Page 20: 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.
  • Page 21: Warning

    Warning • Do not burn or short circuit. • Must be recycled or disposed of properly. • Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble. • Battery output maximum current is 4.0 Amps. USER GUIDE...
  • Page 22: Customer Support

    Customer support for myPower ALL Plus is available at: Tekkeon, Inc. c/o myPower ALL Plus 30 Mauchly, Suite A Irvine, CA 92618 888-787-5888 / 949-788-9228 Tekkeon, Inc. must issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number for all exchanges or refunds. www.tekkeon.com...
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  • Page 24 © 2012 Tekkeon, Inc. All rights reserved. myPower is a trademark of Tekkeon, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. 0312 Made in China. Rev A...

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