MP3450 R2 User Guide
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 ............................................................................ 5
Charging with a Solar Panel.................................................................................................. 6
Using myPower ALL Plus........................................................................................................... 7
Select/Connect the Adapter Plug........................................................................................... 8
Connect the Power Output Cord............................................................................................ 9
Adjust the Voltage Level........................................................................................................ 9
Connect the Portable Device ............................................................................................... 11
Connect the 5V Device........................................................................................................ 11
View myPower ALL Plus Battery Capacity ........................................................................... 12
Adapters.................................................................................................................................. 13
Recording Device Information ............................................................................................. 14
Using Multiple Batteries........................................................................................................... 15
Adding the Extended Battery............................................................................................... 15
Adding Another Battery....................................................................................................... 15
Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 17
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 18
Warning................................................................................................................................... 19
Customer Support.................................................................................................................... 20
Overview
You can use myPower™ ALL—the universal rechargeable battery—to power just about any portable
device. Simply connect myPower ALL Plus 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 Plus will charge the internal battery on some devices, while also
powering the device.
myPower ALL Plus MP3450 R2 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.
The extended battery with mounting brackets is sold separately.
Getting Started
Unpacking myPower ALL Plus
myPower ALL Plus
lithium polymer
rechargeable battery
Your myPower ALL Plus package includes the following:
User guide (not shown)
Retractable
USB cable
Power adapter
Soft cover
Power output cable
Device At-A-Glance
Card
Adapter plug kit with drawstring bag
(8 adapter tips)
Mini USB tip
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Getting to Know myPower ALL Plus
MP3450 R2
MP3450-10
Capacity Level
Button
USB Port for connection
Capacity Level Indicators
Charging/Indicator
to 5V device
DC OUT
for connection
to device
ON/OFF
Switch
Sunbooster Solar
Charging Port
Sunbooster Solar
Charging Port
DC IN for connection to
power adapter
6-Pin Input Port
for connection to a solar panel or a second battery
Storing myPower ALL Plus
Lithium polymer batteries must be used consistently for maximum performance. Therefore, if you do not
use the battery often, once a month you should discharge and recharge the battery to 40% (if it will be
transported) or 70% (for long term storage), and store it in a cool and dry environment at a temperature
between 50° and 86° F (10° and 30°C). You may permanently damage your battery’s capacity by storing
the battery without any capacity in the cell. It is important that you do not leave the battery in the interior
of a vehicle parked in the sun, or exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
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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).
It is not recommended that the battery is charged in temperatures above 104°F (40°C), and the battery
capacity may be permanently damaged if you use your battery in temperatures higher than 140°F (60°C).
You may damage the battery even more if you charge the device in these temperatures. You may find that
using the battery in a very cold environment decreases the battery capacity. Unlike the effects of a hot
environment, this is a temporary condition. Once warmed, the battery will return to its previous capacity.
Charging myPower ALL Plus
myPower ALL Plus will charge in four 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 four 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, or with the Power switch
set to ON and the device connected, press the voltage selector 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.
(For additional information, see “View myPower ALL Plus Battery Capacity.”)
NOTE: myPower ALL Plus will automatically shut down the power input when fully charged, so you can charge
it overnight.
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Charging with a Third Party Power Supply
You can use a third party power supply to charge myPower ALL Plus as long as it has DC output voltage range
from 12V to 20V, with a minimum 1.5A output current. myPower ALL Plus will not charge its internal battery if
the input current is lower than 1.5A. To fit the DC jack, the DC plug must have an outside diameter of 5.5mm
and an inside diameter of 2.1mm (5.5 x 2.1mm).
If you would like to use one power supply for both your laptop and myPower ALL Plus, use the power supply
with the highest output current (Amps). For example, if the output of your laptop’s power supply is 19V 4.0A,
while the output of the myPower 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.
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Charging with a Solar Panel
myPower ALL Plus can be charged using a compatible solar panel. You can charge the device using the DC IN port
(5.5 x 2.1mm), or the 3-Pin Input Port.
The DC IN port is designed for use with a DC power adapter with constant current input. Charging myPower ALL
Plus requires a minimum of 1.5A current output from the solar panel. In general, a 25W or higher solar panel should
provide sufficient power to charge myPower ALL Plus.
The bottom row of the 6-Pin Input Port is designed to allow charging by smaller solar panels (lower than 25W),
and requires an optional Smart 3-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.
1. Connect the solar panel output cable into the DC IN port on myPower ALL Plus.
2. Verify that the red charging indicator turns on to indicate the battery is charging and is less than 80% charged.
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.
To Charge through the 3-Pin Input Port
1. Connect the Smart 3-Pin Adapter Bracket on to the end
of myPower ALL Plus (shown).
2. Connect the 3-Pin end of the Smart 3-Pin
Adapter into the bottom row of the
6-Pin Input Port on myPower ALL Plus
(shown) and the other end into the solar panel
output port.
LED turns on while solar panel is
charging myPower ALL Plus
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3. Verify that the charging indicator next to the input jack on the Smart 3-Pin Adapter (shown) turns on to
indicate the battery is charging.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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
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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:
Center Positive
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 [email protected]
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
PA-L34 (“Z”)
Adapter for
as shown.
myPower ALL Plus
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.
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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. Connect the output cable to the DC OUT port.
4. 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 6V. If you device requires 7.2V, set the voltage to 7.5V. The voltage will be
automatically locked when the device is connected and the light behind the
voltage selector will glow to indicate the voltage is locked.
Sample Power
Adapter Label
5. 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.
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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
This table
provides
Voltage on Device
Power Adapter
Suggested Voltage on
myPower ALL Plus
Device Type
recommended
voltage settings
by device type.
14V
16V
19V
12V
14V
14 - 16V
19V
Laptop Computers
24V
9V
12V
5 - 6V
4.5 - 5V
5V
7.5 - 9V
9 - 12V
5 - 6V
5V
Portable DVD Players
Digital Cameras
CD Players
PDAs
5V
Mobile Phones
3.7 - 6V
9V
12V
5 - 6V
7.5 - 9V
9 - 12V
5V
Digital Camcorders
MP3/MP4
5V
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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.)
or
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.
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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 output cable disconnected from myPower ALL Plus and the power switch in either position, press
and hold the voltage selector/capacity button to check the capacity.
or
With the output cable connected to myPower ALL Plus and the power switched to OFF, press and hold the
voltage selector.
or
With the device connected and the power button switched to ON, press and hold the voltage selector.
2. To view the voltage selection, release the voltage select and the battery capacity indicators will turn off.
One indicator will remain on to indicate the voltage selection.
CAPACITY INDICATOR
1st Blue Indicator
2nd Blue Indicator
3rd Blue Indicator
4th Blue Indicator
5th Blue Indicator
6th Blue Indicator
7th Blue Indicator
8th Blue Indicator
1-5% (Recharge before using)
5-15%
15-25%
25-40%
40-55%
55-70%
70-85%
85-100%
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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.
Adapter Tip
Marking
Devices/Manufacturers
PA-L47
PA-L5D
A
B
Laptops: Acer, Asus eeePC, HP/Compaq
Laptops: Acer, IBM/Lenovo
Laptops: Acer, Asus, Fujitsu, Gateway,
HP/Compaq, IBM/Lenovo, NEC, Panasonic,
Toshiba, Winbook
PA-L5F
C
PA-L63
PA-L65
D
E
Laptops: Toshiba
Laptops: Fujitsu, Panasonic, Sony
Panasonic Digital Camcorders, Sony PSP,
Portable DVD players
PA-L40
V
PA-L34
UA-U03
Z
Canon Digital Camcorders
N/A
Cell Phones, MP3 and Portable Media Players
A sample marking for the adapters as shown here:
Marking
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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 tip you need for your device. You can obtain most
adapters, including the Smart 3-Pin Adapter, from Tekkeon’s online store or by contacting Tekkeon by e-mail
at [email protected], or by phone at 888-787-5888 or 714-832-1266. If available through Tekkeon, the
adapter will be sent to you for a nominal fee.
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 inside the soft cover.
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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.
• Add one or more additional myPower ALL Plus batteries using an optional 6-Pin Cable (one cable
per additional battery).
Adding the Extended Battery
1. Place MP3450 R2 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 R2 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 R2 as you would normally.
Adding Another Battery
1. Connect the optional 6-Pin Cable to the 6-Pin Input Port on both batteries.
or
Use the Optional myPower ALL Plus Bracket to connect the batteries as described in the previous section.
All batteries will be charged/discharged at the same time (in parallel).
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Accessories
In addition to the adapters, several accessories are available for myPower ALL Plus, including:
MP3300-11 3’ coil output cable.
MP3300-12 2’ straight output cable with right angle output connector.
MP3450-10 Extended battery that doubles the capacity of myPower ALL Plus (see previous section).
MP3450-11 myPower ALL Plus bracket for connection of two batteries.
MP3450-20 myPower ALL Plus leather case.
MP3450-30 Car charger to charge myPower ALL Plus.
PA-6PC
PA-CLA
6-pin cable for connection of multiple myPower ALL Plus batteries.
Female car charge that connects to myPower ALL Plus to charge your mobile device with
your mobile device car charger.
PA-SCC1
PA-xxxxF
Smart 3-pin adapter to charge myPower ALL Plus with a solar panel.
Input adapter tip that enables the use of the laptop power adapter to charge
myPower ALL Plus. To identify the input adapter tip compatible with your laptop, go to the
for assistance.
or 714-832-1266.
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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 R2 will not be able to
charge the device. However, in most but not all cases, MP3450 R2 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
Center Positive Symbol
Center Negative Symbol
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.)
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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.
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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.
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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
Tekkeon, Inc. must issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number for all exchanges
or refunds.
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Rev A
All Rights Reserved.
™
myPower is a trademark
of Tekkeon, Inc.
Specifications are subject
to change without notice.
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