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MP3450/MP3450-10 User Guide

USER GUIDE

Contents

Overview .......................................................................................................2
Getting Started ..............................................................................................2
  Unpacking myPower ALL Plus ..................................................................2
  Getting to Know myPower ALL Plus .........................................................3
  Charging myPower ALL Plus ....................................................................3
Using myPower ALL Plus .............................................................................4
  Select/Connect the Adapter Plug ...............................................................5
  Connect the Power Output Cord ...............................................................6
  Adjust the Voltage Level ............................................................................6
  Connect the Portable Device .....................................................................8
  Connect the 5V Device ..............................................................................8
  View myPower ALL Plus Battery Capacity ................................................9
  Recording Device Information ................................................................10
  Obtaining Adapters ..................................................................................10
Using the Extended Battery (MP3450-10) ..................................................10
  Adding the Extended Battery ...................................................................10
  Charging the Extended Battery ................................................................11
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................11
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................12
Customer Support ......................................................................................13

Overview

You can use myPower™ ALL—the universal rechargeable battery—to power just about any portable
device. Simply connect myPower ALL to your laptop computer, portable DVD player, digital camera,
digital camcorder, portable CD player, PDA, mobile phone, or other portable device to extend the
battery life. As an added bonus, myPower ALL will charge the internal battery on some devices, while
also powering the device.

myPower ALL MP3450 can be used alone, or with the optional extended battery (MP3450-10) to
double the capacity. The extended battery with mounting brackets is sold separately.

Getting Started

Unpacking myPower ALL Plus

Your myPower ALL Plus package includes the following:

User guide (not shown)

Adapter plug kit with drawstring bag

(8 adapter tips)

Power output cable

Power adapter

Device At-A-Glance

Card

myPower ALL Plus

lithium polymer

rechargeable battery

Retractable

USB cable

Mini USB tip

Soft cover

USER GUIDE

Getting to Know myPower ALL Plus

Charging myPower ALL Plus

myPower ALL Plus will charge in two hours when completely empty. The green Charge indicator will
turn on after the battery is 80% charged. Therefore, you should view the actual battery capacity before
disconnecting the power adapter to stop charging. (Before using myPower ALL Plus for the first time,
you must charge the device for two hours.)
1. Plug the power adapter into the

DC IN

jack on the end of myPower ALL Plus.

2. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.

The red Charge indicator will turn on to indicate the battery is

charging and is less than 80% charged.

3. When the green Charge indicator turns on, and with the Power switch set to OFF, press the voltage

selector to view the battery capacity. If the capacity does not indicate full (all green LEDs on), continue
to charge the battery until the battery capacity indicates full.

NOTE: myPower ALL Plus will automatically shut down the power input when fully charged, so you can
charge it overnight.

Voltage Indicators/Capacity Indicators

Power

DC OUT

For connection

to device

DC IN For connection

to power adapter

Voltage Selector/

Capacity Display

USB Port for connection

to 5V device

Battery port for connection

to MP3450-10

Charging Indicator

MP3450

MP3450-10

Using myPower ALL Plus

myPower ALL Plus can be used to power and/or charge up to two portable devices simultaneously.
With devices that require higher voltage levels, like laptop computers and portable DVD players,
we recommend that you use myPower ALL Plus only to power the device. You will find that powering
without charging your higher voltage device will maximize the battery life of myPower ALL Plus, thus
letting you use your portable device even longer.
To use myPower ALL Plus to power and/or charge your device, take these steps which are described in
detail in the following sections.

  • Select an adapter plug for your main device and connect the plug to the output cord.
  • Connect the power output cord to myPower ALL Plus.
  • Slide the Power switch to on.
  • Adjust the voltage level to match that of your main device.
  • Connect the adapter plug/output cord to your main device.
  • Connect a second 5V device.

USER GUIDE

Select/Connect the Adapter Plug

1. Select the adapter plug that fits securely into the power jack on your

portable device.

2. Locate the polarity symbol on your device in the area around the power

connector jack:

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).
If you are using a UA-xxx adapter (rather than

PA-xxx), you must insert the PA-L34 (“Z”)
adapter that came with your myPower ALL Plus
between the adapter cord and UA-xxx adapter
as shown.

NOTE: If you change the adapter plug while the
power adapter cord is connected to myPower ALL
Plus, the voltage setting will reset to the lowest
voltage, which is the default voltage setting.

Center Negative

Center Positive

PA-L34 (“Z”) Adapter

for myPower ALL Plus

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. Locate the voltage specification for your portable device. This can be

found on the device power adapter label or device specification label
which typically is found on the bottom of the unit.

(If available, use the voltage specification shown on the power adapter.)

2. Slide the power switch to ON.

The 5V voltage indicator will turn on to

indicate that the voltage is set to the lowest setting.

3. Press the voltage selector until the voltage indicator for your voltage

selection (5, 6, 7.5, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19) turns on. Set the voltage output to
the selection that is equal to, or one step lower or higher (whichever is
closer) than the voltage identified for your device. For example, if your
device requires 6V, set the voltage to

. If you device requires 7.2V,

set the voltage to

7.5V

The voltage will be automatically locked after a

device is connected.

4. To change the voltage, disconnect the output cable from the device, and select a new voltage.

The voltage will be automatically locked after a device is connected.

CAUTION: It is important to set the voltage selector NO MORE than one step higher than the voltage
requirement for the portable device as an incorrect setting may prevent myPower ALL Plus from working
with your device, or may harm your device in the rare instance that the device accepts the higher voltage.
However, for all devices, adjusting the voltage ONLY one step higher than required will not harm the
device.

Sample Power Adapter

Label.

USER GUIDE

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.

Most laptop computers have a battery voltage of 11.1V or 14.8V, allowing them to be powered with 12V
or 14V. Therefore, it is recommended that you set the voltage to 12V first, and then test to see if it will
power your laptop. If not, increase the voltage to 14V, and retest. Repeat this process until you reach the
voltage that will power your laptop.

Most portable DVD players require 9 or 12 volts. Set the voltage to 7.5V and test to see if myPower ALL
Plus will power your device at this setting. If not, increase the voltage by one level and retest.

myPower ALL Plus VOLTAGE SELECTION

Device Type

Voltage on Device

Suggested Voltage on

Power Adapter

myPower ALL Plus

Laptop Computers

14V

12V

16V

14V

19V

14 - 16V

24V

19V

Portable DVD Players

7.5 - 9V

12V

9 - 12V

Digital Cameras

5 - 6V

CD Players

4.5 - 5V

PDAs

Mobile Phones

3.7 - 6V

5 - 6V

Digital Camcorders

7.5 - 9V

12V

9 - 12V

MP3/MP4

This table
provides
recommended
voltage
settings by
device type.

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. (As mentioned earlier, myPower ALL Plus will not charge a device
if the voltage setting is lower than that required.)

Leave the portable device turned off and myPower ALL Plus will charge the device battery.
3. When finished, slide the Power switch to OFF to turn off the power when myPowerALL Plus is not in

use.

NOTE: If your portable device displays a low voltage/low capacity or double-beep warning while myPower
ALL Plus is connected, adjust the voltage setting to one level higher

TIP: For most portable devices, myPower ALL Plus can be used to power the device even when the
device battery is not installed.

Connect the 5V Device

1. Connect the USB adapter tip (or other optional adapter tip UA-xxx) into the retractable USB cable.
2. Connect the retractable USB cable into the USB port on myPower ALL Plus.
3. Connect the adapter tip into your 5V device.
4. Slide the Power switch to ON to turn on the power.

While connected, myPower ALL Plus will power

and charge your device.

5. Slide the Power switch to OFF to turn off the power when myPower ALL Plus is not in use.

NOTE: The USB port provides only 5V of power, so the voltage cannot be changed. When using this port,
you will not select the voltage.

USER GUIDE

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. You should recharge
myPower ALL Plus at this time. When myPower ALL Plus is completely out of battery, all lights will be
off. At this point, you must charge myPower ALL Plus.
1. With the power switched to OFF, or when the power button is switched to ON and the device is

connected, press and hold the voltage selector.

When you release the voltage selector, the battery

capacity indicators will turn off, and one indicator will turn on to indicate the voltage selection

1st Blue Indicator

1-5%

(Recharge before using)

2nd Blue Indicator

5-15%

3rd Blue Indicator

15-25%

4th Blue Indicator

25-40%

5th Blue Indicator

40-55%

6th Blue Indicator

55-70%

7th Blue Indicator

70-85%

8th Blue Indicator

85-100%

CAPACITY INDICATOR

Recording Device Information

The Device At-A-Glance Card included with myPower ALL Plus enables you to record
the information you need to use myPower ALL Plus with each of your portable
devices. Simply record the device name, required voltage, and reference letter for the
compatible adapter. Store the card in the pocket provided inside the soft cover.

Obtaining Adapters

Eight adapter plugs that fit most DC adapter jacks on a variety of portable devices, and
a USB tip are included with myPower ALL Plus. If none of these plugs fits snugly into your portable device
power jack, please go to our web site at

www.tekkeon.com/mpadapters

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 888-787-5888 or 1-714-832-1266. If available through Tekkeon, the adapter will be sent to you for
a nominal fee.

Using the Extended Battery (MP3450-10)

You can double the capacity of myPower ALL Plus by adding the extra battery unit MP3450-10. When
MP3450-10 is added to MP3450, the battery capacity shown on the indicators includes the capacity
available with MP3450-10.

Adding the Extended Battery

1. Place MP3450 on top of MP3450-10 with both flat silver ends facing the same direction.
2. Connect the bracket with the 3-pin plugs inside to the silver ends of the devices.

The 3-pin plugs will mate with the battery port on each of the devices, and the
controls on the end of MP3450 will show through the bracket opening.

3. Connect the second bracket on the opposite end of the devices to hold

the units together securely.

4. Use MP3450 as you would normally.

USER GUIDE

Charging the Extended Battery

1. With MP3450-10 connected, charge MP3450 as described earlier. Both batteries will be charged at the

same time (in parallel).

Troubleshooting

If myPower ALL Plus does not power the portable device or charge the device battery, take these steps:
1. Verify that the current consumption of the portable device is not more than 4.0 Amp. If the device

consumes more than the maximum provided by myPower ALL Plus, the device will shut down when
turned on and cannot be powered and/or charged by myPower 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.

3. View the remaining battery capacity. If it is below 25%, recharge myPower ALL Plus.
4. Check that the output cord is connected to both myPower ALL Plus and the portable device, and that

the adapter plug fits snugly into the power jack on your portable device. If not, try another adapter.

5. Verify that the polarity of the device power jack is Center Positive. If the polarity is Center Negative,

please contact support@tekkeon.com for assistance.

6. Check that the output voltage for your portable device matches or

is just below the output voltage set on myPower ALL Plus. If the output voltage is not correct, unplug
the output cable from the portable device, and change the voltage as required.

7. Verify that a battery is installed in the portable device as some devices will

not function without a battery installed.

8. Verify if your device is designed with charging circuitry that limits the input voltage. If so, myPower

ALL Plus may not be able to power or charge the device. (For example, if a device is designed to
accept only a 10.2V input, then myPower ALL Plus may not be able to power or charge the device.)

Center Negative Symbol

Center Positive Symbol

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 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.

Customer Support

Customer support for myPower ALL Plus is available at:
Tekkeon, Inc.
c/o myPower ALL Plus
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

is a trademark

of Tekkeon, Inc.

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