MP1100/MP1140
User Guide
Rechargeable Battery
and Dock
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MP1100
USER GUIDE
Contents
Overview........................................................................................................2
Getting Started ..............................................................................................2
Unpacking myPower for iPod ..................................................................2
Charging myPower for iPod......................................................................3
Using myPower for iPod ..............................................................................4
Placing iPod into myPower for iPod ........................................................4
Powering iPod ..........................................................................................6
Charging iPod............................................................................................7
Connecting myPower for iPod to a Computer..........................................8
Playing Music on External Speakers/Stereo ............................................8
Optional Feature ............................................................................................9
Charging a Mobile Phone..........................................................................9
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................10
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................12
Customer Support ......................................................................................13
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Overview
myPower for iPod combines the power of a rechargeable battery with the convenience of a
portable dock. myPower for iPod significantly extends the play time on your iPod, so now you
can enjoy non-stop music—even when your iPod battery has nothing left to give.
Just plug and go to download music via myPower for iPod’s high-speed FireWire and USB 2.0
ports. You can even download music while you power your iPod.
myPower for iPod is made for iPod (3rd, 4th, 5th generation), iPod mini and iPod photo.
Getting Started
Unpacking myPower for iPod
Your myPower for iPod package includes the following:
Sizing Pads (4 sets)
myPower for iPod
with Belt Clip
Mini Clip
FireWire Power Adapter
(MP1140 only)
USB 2.0 Cable
FireWire Cable
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Charging myPower for iPod
Before using myPower for iPod for the first time, you must charge it for three hours. Then you must recharge
myPower for iPod whenever all the green or red power capacity indicators on the front of the unit are off. You
have two options for charging myPower for iPod. You can charge the device via a FireWire port on your PC, or
by connecting to a FireWire power adapter (via the provided cable). A FireWire power adapter is included with
MP1140. If you have purchased MP1100 and did not receive a FireWire adapter with your iPod, you can
purchase the adapter from Apple or the Tekkeon web site.
Note: myPower for iPod cannot be charged via its USB port. This port is for downloading and charging 5V
devices only.
As myPower for iPod is charging, the red and green lights on the front of the unit will turn on in sequence from
left to right. When myPower for iPod is charged to 65% capacity, the third green light turns on. Continue to
charge myPower for iPod for an additional 2 hours.
To charge myPower for iPod using a FireWire power adapter:
1. Connect one end of the myPower for iPod FireWire cable into the Firewire power adapter,
and plug the other end of the cable into the FireWire port on myPower for iPod.
2. Plug the power adapter into a working electrical outlet.
3. After three hours, unplug the power adapter as myPower for iPod will be fully charged.
(myPower for iPod will automatically shut down the power input when it is fully charged,
so you can charge it overnight.)
To charge myPower for iPod using the FireWire port:
1. Connect one end of the myPower for iPod FireWire cable into the FireWire port on your computer, and plug
the other end of the cable into the FireWire port on myPower for iPod.
2. After three hours, unplug the power adapter as myPower for iPod will be fully charged. (myPower for iPod
will automatically shut down the power input when it is fully charged, so you can charge it overnight.)
Note: FireWire ports on some Windows-compatible computers may be 4-pin FireWire ports that are not
powered (rather than 6-pin ports). A 4-pin port cannot charge myPower for iPod when it is connected to that
port. In this case, you need to charge myPower for iPod using the FireWire power adapter.
myPower for iPod
FireWire Port
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Using myPower
for iPod
Placing iPod into
myPower for iPod
To place iPod (except iPod mini)
into myPower for iPod, you must
first adhere sizing pads that hold
your specific model iPod into
place. Two types of sizing pads are
provided: round sizing pads for the
back plate, and rectangular sizing
pads for the arms. This table
indicates the sizing pads that
should be adhered for your iPod.
Sizing pads are not required for
iPod mini as a custom arm holds
the iPod mini in place.
To adhere the round sizing
pads:
1. Peel the paper from the
appropriate sizing pads and
adhere each pad onto one of
the circles on
the back plate
of myPower
for iPod.
Adhering the
Sizing Pads
Sizing Pad Label
iPod
Round Pad Rectangular Pad
iPod with video, 60GB 4G 40GB 5G
iPod with video, 30GB 4G 20GB 5G
iPod with color display, 60GB iPod photo
40GB & 60GB/
3G 30GB & 40GB
iPod with color display, 20GB 3G 15GB & 20GB
iPod photo, 60GB
iPod photo
40GB & 60GB/
3G 30GB & 40GB
iPod photo, 40GB iPod photo
40GB & 60GB/
3G 30GB & 40GB
iPod photo, 30GB 3G 15GB & 20GB
iPod U2, 20GB (iPod photo) 3G 15GB & 20GB
iPod mini, 6GB
iPod mini, 4GB
iPod, 40GB Click Wheel (4G) 4G 40GB
iPod, 20GB Click Wheel (4G) 4G 20GB
iPod Black Special Edition, 4G 40GB
20GB (4G)
iPod, 40GB Dock Connector (3G) 3G 30GB & 40GB
iPod, 30GB Dock Connector (3G) 3G 30GB & 40GB
iPod, 20GB Dock Connector (3G) 3G 15GB & 20GB
iPod, 15GB Dock Connector (3G) 3G 15GB & 20GB
iPod, 10GB Dock Connector (3G) 3G 15GB & 20GB
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To adhere the rectangular sizing pads:
1. Peel the back of each sizing pad, and adhere it to the inside front curve of the
arm (about 2mm from the front) as shown.
To place iPod mini in myPower for iPod:
1. Remove the attached arms by gently pushing one arm toward the back of
myPower for iPod. (If you wish to use the belt clip, remove the belt clip and
place the belt clip with the arrow pointing down on the mini clip arms.) Snap
the myPower for iPod mini clip into place.
2. Slide iPod mini between the frontmost brackets on the mini clip as shown.
To place iPod in myPower for iPod:
1. Slide iPod down the face of myPower for iPod until the iPod dock
connector is firmly inserted in to the 30-pin myPower for iPod connecter.
The arms will hold iPod in place.
To remove the optional belt clip:
1. Gently push one arm toward the back of myPower for
iPod. The belt clip and arms will separate from myPower
for iPod.
2. Unclip the belt clip from the arms, and snap the arms
back into place to secure iPod. The large dot on the
clip will snap into the large slot on the back of
myPower for iPod.
Removable
Belt Clip
Placing iPod
into myPower
for iPod
Larger dot matches
the larger slot on
the back
Placing iPod
mini into myPower
for iPod
Adhering
rectangular
sizing pads
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Powering iPod
The amount of hours myPower for iPod provides depends on the iPod model and the type of playback.
myPower for iPod provides the following extended playback hours:
(This time will be reduced when the iPod backlight is turned on.) While powering iPod, myPower for iPod can
be used to transfer or manage music at the same time.
To power iPod:
1. Place iPod into myPower for iPod.
2. Switch the power switch to On.
3. To stop powering, switch the power switch to Off.
NOTE: As myPower for iPod powers iPod, the battery capacity in myPower for iPod will decrease and each light
on myPower for iPod will begin to turn off in sequence from right to left. When myPower for iPod is completely
out of battery, the red light will turn off. At this point, you must charge myPower for iPod.
myPower for iPod
Power Switch
iPod
MP1100 Extra Playback Hours
Audio Slideshow Video
iPod with video 42 12 9
iPod with color display 36 12
iPod photo 36 12
iPod mini, 6GB 42
iPod mini, 4GB 28
iPod, Click Wheel (4G) 32
iPod, Dock Connector (3G) 20
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Charging iPod
For your convenience, you can charge iPod at the same time you charge myPower for
iPod. While you are charging myPower for iPod using the FireWire power adapter or a
FireWire connection, you can leave iPod inserted into myPower for iPod and the charge
will pass through from the power source. This pass-through charging is only available
while myPower for iPod is connected to a power source.
To charge the iPod battery while charging myPower for iPod:
1. With iPod inserted into myPower for iPod, switch the myPower for iPod power switch to Off.
2. Connect myPower for iPod to a power source (as described on page 3) to begin charging.
3. When both units are fully charged, remove the power source. (Each device will automatically shut down the
power input when it is fully charged, so you can leave both units connected until both are charged.)
NOTE: As myPower for iPod is charging, the red and green lights on the front of the unit will turn on in
sequence from left to right to indicate the increase in battery capacity. At the same time, the iPod battery icon
will animate to show that the battery is charging, and will stop animating to indicate that the battery is fully
charged.
TIP: If you are charging both units via the FireWire port, you can transfer files to iPod at the same time. If you
are charging both units using the FireWire power adapter, you can use the myPower for iPod USB 2.0 cable to
transfer files to iPod. (See Connecting and Disconnecting myPower for iPod.) Please note that charging both
units at the same time will extend the charging time.
myPower for iPod
Line Out Port
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Connecting myPower for iPod to a Computer
You can connect myPower for iPod to your computer to transfer and manage music,
photos and videos on iPod. With any of the compatible iPods, you can download
music via the USB 2.0 port. For iPod 3G/4G, iPod mini, and iPod photo, you also
can download music via the FireWire port.
To connect myPower for iPod to your computer:
1. Place iPod into myPower for iPod.
2. Plug in the myPower for iPod FireWire or USB 2.0 cable to the corresponding port on your computer.
3. Plug the opposite end of the cable into the appropriate port on the bottom of myPower for iPod.
4. Download and manage your files as you would normally.
Playing Music on External Speakers/Stereo
Using myPower for iPod, you can play music from iPod over external powered speakers or a stereo. You need
an audio cable with a standard 3.5 mm stereo miniplug. (This type of cable is attached to many external
speakers.)
To play music from iPod:
1. Place iPod into myPower for iPod.
2. Connect the speakers or stereo to the Line Out port using an audio cable with a 3.5 mm stereo miniplug.
3. Use iPod controls to play music, and the volume controls on the external music source to adjust the volume.
myPower for iPod
FireWire and
USB Ports
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Optional Feature
Charging a Mobile Phone
(Additional Hardware Required)
You can use the USB port on myPower for iPod to charge your mobile phone, or any other device that requires
up to 5V. To do this, you will need the optional myPower for iPod USB charging cable and the appropriate
adapter plug for your mobile phone or other device. You can obtain the optional USB charging cable and
adapter plugs from Tekkeon at www.tekkeon.com/mpadapters or at 888-787-5888 or 1-714-832-1266.
To charge your mobile phone, or other 5V device:
1. Connect the optional USB charging cable into the USB port on myPower for iPod.
2. Connect the opposite end of the cable to the optional adapter plug that fits your mobile phone or device.
3. Connect the adapter plug into the power jack on your mobile phone or other device that requires up to 5V.
4. Switch the myPower for iPod power switch to On (if it is off).
5. To stop charging, unplug the USB charging cable, and switch the power switch to Off if you are not
powering iPod.
NOTE: As myPower for iPod charges your device battery, the battery capacity in myPower for iPod will decrease
and each light on myPower for iPod will begin to turn off in sequence from right to left. When myPower for
iPod is completely out of battery, the red light will turn off. At this point, you must charge myPower for iPod.
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Troubleshooting
Issue
myPower for iPod does not power iPod.
myPower for iPod does not charge
your mobile phone, or other 5V device.
Solution
1.Check that iPod is inserted securely into myPower for iPod and that
the myPower for iPod power switch is switched to On.
2.Check the capacity lights on the front of myPower for iPod to verify
that myPower for iPod has enough capacity remaining as shown here:
3.If only the red light is on or all lights are off, charge myPower for
iPod.
1.Check that the myPower for iPod power switch is switched to On.
2.Verify that the voltage and current consumption of the device you
wish to charge is not more than 5V or 500mA. If the device consumes
more than the maximum provided by myPower for iPod, the device
will shut down when turned on and cannot be charged by myPower
for iPod.
3.Check that the USB charging cable is connected to both myPower for
iPod and the device, and that the adapter plug fits snugly into the
power jack on your device. If not, try another adapter.
4.Verify that the polarity of the charging cable power jack matches the
adapter plug. To do this, identify the device polarity by locating the
polarity symbol in the area around the power connector jack:
CAPACITY INFORMATION
When LED is on % Capacity Remaining
Third Green LED 70 - 100%
Second Green LED 35 - 70%
First Green LED 5 - 35%
Red LED 1 – 5%
No LED 0%
Center Positive
Center Negative
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Issue
myPower for iPod does not charge your
mobile phone, or other 5V device.
(continued)
Nothing happens when iPod is
connected to your computer.
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Solution
If the device polarity is center positive, match the positive
symbol (+) on the selected adapter plug to the positive
symbol on the power output cord and connect as shown
in the top right figure. If the device polarity is center
negative, match the positive symbol (+) on the selected
adapter plug to negative symbol (-) on the output cable
and connect as shown in the bottom right figure.
5.Verify that a battery is installed in the device as some devices will not
function without a battery installed.
1.Check the cable connection. Unplug the cable at both ends and make
sure no foreign objects are in the FireWire or USB ports, and then
plug in the cable.
2.Ensure that you have installed the software from the iPod CD, and that
you are using the required computer and software. See the iPod
User’s Guide.
3.If you are connected via the USB port, ensure that the USB port on
your computer is USB 2.0 and not USB 1.1. USB 1.1 is not supported
and is significantly slower than the USB 2.0 and FireWire connections.
4. Ensure that you not connected via the FireWire port, if you are using
an iPod 5G (video). For this iPod, you must connect via the USB port.
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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 myPower for iPod 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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Customer Support
If you product is in need of repair or replacement, please contact the Tekkeon Customer Support Center at:
Tekkeon, Inc.
c/o myPower for iPod
3002 Dow Avenue, #134
Tustin, CA 92780
888-787-5888 / 714-832-1266
www.tekkeon.com
Tekkeon, Inc. will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number for all repairs or exchanges.
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www.tekkeon.com
© 2006 Tekkeon, Inc. All rights reserved.
myPower for iPod is a trademark of
Tekkeon, Inc.
iPod is a trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
Specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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