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Mobile Power &
Battery Charger
MP1500 User Guide
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 3 USER GUIDE Contents Overview ..............................................................................................................2 Getting Started......................................................................................................2 Unpacking myPower GO ................................................................................2 Getting to Know myPower GO ..................................................................
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 2 Overview ™ myPower GO provides emergency power to mobile phones, smartphones, Bluetooth headsets, iPod/MP3 players, PDAs, digital cameras, and more. And myPower GO uses AA batteries, so it is always ready to be used. As an added bonus, myPower GO doubles as a battery charger, so you can charge your rechargeable AA batteries as needed, so it’s always ready for use. Adapters for your Blackberry (mini USB), Motorola, Nokia, Samsung (some models) and S
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 3 Getting to Know myPower GO TEST Button Charging Status Lamps USB Port For connection to charge a portable device. DC IN For connection to computer to charge AA batteries. USER GUIDE 3
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 4 Installing Batteries myPower GO requires four rechargeable or alkaline AA batteries, which are housed on the bottom side of the unit. As myPower GO doubles as a battery charger, rechargeable batteries can be recharged in the unit. (Please note that alkaline and rechargeable batteries should not be used together.) 1. Push down on the lever above the USB port, slide the cover in the direction of the arrow, and then lift the cover to remove (as shown).
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 5 Using myPower GO myPower GO can be used to power or charge any portable device that requires 5V or less, and that supports center positive polarity. If your device has a center negative polarity, do not power the device with myPower GO as it does not support center negative polarity. Center Positive Center Negative myPower GO doubles as a battery charger for four AA rechargeable batteries. When the batteries are empty, you can recharge the batteries w
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 6 Charging a Device 1. Select the adapter plug that fits securely into the power jack on your portable device and plug it into the input/output cord. NOTE: If none of these plugs fits snugly into your portable device power jack, please go to our web site at: www.tekkeon.com/goadapters 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 1-714-8
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 7 4. Turn on the portable device and use it as you would normally. While connected, myPower GO will power or charge your device. or Leave the portable device turned off and myPower GO will charge the device battery. 5. When finished, unplug the power output cord from myPower GO and your device. USER GUIDE 7
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 8 Charging Batteries 1. With four rechargeable AA batteries installed in myPower GO, plug the adapter with the black tip into the input/output cord. 2. Plug the adapter tip into the DC IN jack on the end of myPower GO. 3. Plug the USB plug on the opposite end of the input/output cord into a USB jack on a computer. The green LEDs will light in sequence to indicate that the batteries are being charged. 4. After 6 hours, unplug myPower GO. The batteries wil
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 9 Troubleshooting If myPower GO does not power your portable device or charge the device battery, take these steps: 1. Ensure that the AA batteries are charged. 2. Check that the input/output cord is connected to both myPower GO 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. Verify that the polarity of the device power jack is center positive. If the polarity i
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 10 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 serv
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 11 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 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, no
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 12 Customer Support Customer support for myPower GO is available at: Tekkeon, Inc. c/o myPower GO 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. www.tekkeon.com 12
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mp1500_ug_revB_r3 11/7/06 2:09 PM Page 14 www.tekkeon.com © 2006 Tekkeon, Inc. Rev B All Rights Reserved ™ myPower GO is a trademark of Tekkeon, Inc. Cut loose. Stay loose.
