Palm power To Go Handbook

Handbook for Power To Go

Copyright

© 2003 Palm, Inc. All rights reserved. The Palm logo and Palm OS are registered
trademarks of Palm, Inc. Palm is a trademark of Palm, Inc. All other brands are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use
of this guide.

Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which
may arise through the use of this product. Palm, Inc. assumes no responsibility for
any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead
battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other
media to protect against data loss.

Contents

About Power To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Power To Go components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Handheld requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using Power To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Recharging Power To Go. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using Power To Go to recharge your handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Detaching Power To Go from your handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting the most out of Power To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Product Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Contents

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About Power To Go

Palm™ Power To Go is a lightweight and compact power pack that will recharge
the batteries in your Palm™ handheld. It can hold enough power to fully recharge
most Palm handhelds, and enough power to recharge some handheld models
twice. You can recharge Power To Go with a charging cradle or with any Palm
Travel Charger. With Power To Go, you can do the following:

■ Extend the battery charge of your handheld

■ Easily recharge your handheld when you’re traveling

Power To Go components

Attach hooks

16-pin connector

Charge status
button

Palm™
Universal
Connector

Charge status LED

Power present LED

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Handheld requirements

Handheld requirements

To use Power To Go, your handheld must have the following features:

■ A Palm™ Universal Connector

■ Rechargeable batteries

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Using Power To Go

Before connecting Power To Go to your handheld for the first time, you must
charge it for at least three hours.

Recharging Power To Go

You can recharge Power To Go with a charging cradle or with any Palm™
Travel Charger.

To recharge Power To Go:

■ Connect the recharging pack to the cradle or Palm Travel Charger.

TIP You can recharge Power To Go by itself, or you can recharge your handheld
and Power To Go at the same time. If you recharge both units together, the handheld
will recharge first, followed by Power To Go. Time required to charge both units is
approximately equal to the total of the time it would take to recharge each unit separately.

Charge status LED

Power present LED

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Recharging Power To Go

The power present LED will shine when Power To Go is being charged.

The charge status LED is a three-color LED and will change color as Power To
Go is being charged.

Red

Amber

Green

Approximate charge is less than 20%

Approximate charge is between 20% and 80%

Approximate charge is between 80% and 100%

Checking the amount of charge in your recharging pack

You can check the amount of charge in your recharging pack at any time, whether
your handheld is attached or not.

To check the amount of charge in your recharging pack:

■ Press the charge status button.

Charge status
button

Charge status LED

The charge status LED will light according to the table in the previous section.

NOTE This LED tells the charge status of the Power To Go unit, not the charge
status of any attached handheld.

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Using Power To Go to recharge your handheld

Using Power To Go to recharge your handheld

Recharging your handheld with Power To Go will take approximately the same
amount of time as if you recharged your handheld with a cradle or cable.

For optimal performance, fully recharge Power To Go before using it to recharge
your handheld.

NOTE Before recharging your handheld with Power To Go, it is recommended that you
set the Preferences on your handheld so that the screen will stay off when the handheld
is plugged into a cradle. If this is not done, the handheld will recognize Power To Go as
a cradle and the screen will stay on during recharging, slowly draining the batteries.

To recharge your handheld with Power To Go:

1. Hold down the buttons on the sides of the recharging pack.

2. Slide your handheld’s universal connector into the 16-pin connector on the

front of the recharging pack.

3. Press the recharging pack against the handheld.

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Detaching Power To Go from your handheld

4. Release the buttons.

5. Follow the instructions for your handheld to determine when it is fully charged.

If your handheld has an LED that indicates charging status, it will light.

NOTE For handhelds with an LED that indicates charging status, promptly
remove the recharging pack from your handheld after the handheld is fully
charged. If the recharging pack is not removed, the handheld’s LED will remain
lit, slowly draining the handheld’s batteries.

You may continue to use your handheld while it is being recharged. This may
cause the recharging process to take longer than it would if the handheld was not
being used at the same time.

Detaching Power To Go from your handheld

To detach your recharging pack from your handheld:

1. Hold down the buttons on the sides of the recharging pack.

2. Tilt the handheld forward and lift it up.

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Getting the most out of Power To Go

Getting the most out of Power To Go

Power To Go is designed to be rugged and reliable, and to provide you with years
of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips when using your
recharging pack.

Tips

■ Keep your recharging pack clean. Oil, grease, sand, or dirt can foul the charging

connectors and prevent proper operation. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean
your recharging pack. Take care not to snag or bend the charging connectors.

■ Do not expose your recharging pack to rain or moisture. Under extreme

conditions, water may enter the circuitry through the front panel button and
the charging connectors. In general, treat your recharging pack as you would
a pocket calculator or other small electronic instrument.

■ Take care not to drop your recharging pack or subject it to any strong impact.

Do not carry it in your back pocket; if you sit on it, you may damage it.

■ Protect your recharging pack from temperature extremes. For example, do not

leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, or on a day when temperatures
are below freezing, and keep it away from heaters and other heat sources.

■ Do not store or use your recharging pack in any location that is damp, wet, or

extremely dusty.

■ If you ever dispose of your Power To Go unit, please dispose of it without

damaging the environment. Take your Power To Go unit, containing its
built-in lithium ion batteries, to your nearest environmental recycling center.

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Getting the most out of Power To Go

Safe handling instructions

■ Power To Go is factory-sealed and contains no user serviceable parts. DO NOT

OPEN THE CASE of your recharging pack for any reason. If the case is cracked
or broken open, discontinue use and contact Palm for service.

■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose to rain or moisture.

■ Do not handle if the lithium ion batteries are damaged or leaking.

■ There is a danger of explosion if Power To Go is recharged by products other

than those produced by Palm.

■ Batteries may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.

■ Do not heat above 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

■ Do not allow metal objects to touch the terminals.

■ Do not drop the recharging pack or place heavy objects on it. Do not apply

strong pressure or physical shock to the unit. These actions may cause the
recharging pack to malfunction.

■ Do not use your handheld or attach the Power To Go recharging pack to your

handheld in any potentially hazardous area, such as refueling points (service
stations); the area below deck on boats; chemical transfer or storage facilities;
vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas
where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal
powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off
your vehicle engine. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death. Be sure to obey all safety signs and
instructions in such areas.

■ It is recommended to switch off your handheld and detach the Power To Go

recharging pack before boarding any aircraft.

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Product Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Product Regulatory Information

The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any
and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC rules.

CAUTION Changes or modifications not covered in this manual must be
approved in writing by the manufacturer’s Regulatory Engineering Department.
Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

Responsible Party:

Palm, Inc.
400 North McCarthy Blvd.
Milpitas, California 95035
United States of America
[phone]

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Power To Go Product Family

Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Product Regulatory Information

Canadian ICES-003 Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

CE Compliance Statement

This product was tested by Palm, Inc. and found to comply with all the
requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended.

Battery Warning

Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries can burst or
explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with your local regulations.

Varning

Eksplosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri
enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

Advarsel!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må
kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri
tilbage tilleverandøren.

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Product Regulatory Information

Varoitus

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan
valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan
ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Advarsel

Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en
tilsvarende type anbefait av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i
henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

Waarschuwing!

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet
weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

Uwaga

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Product Regulatory Information

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Palm, Inc.
400 N. McCarthy Blvd.
Milpitas, California 95035
United States of America

www.palm.com

PN: 406-5427A-MLTI8