Socket Mobile Power Pack Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

Mobile Power Pack

BOTTOM

Power switch.
Slide outwards to
turn on.

TOP

Low battery LED

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Input jack

Charging
status LED

USB port
(DC output,
Female USB)

Package Contents

• Socket Mobile Power Pack

• Leather case

• Apple iPod Mini retractable charging cable*

• 6 V booster

• Palm charging cable (Treo 650, Tungsten T5)*

• Retractable USB A/M to USB A/F cable

• 3.5 mm barrel connector/adapter

• 2.5 mm barrel connector/adapter

• USB cable with 4.0 mm barrel connector

• AC Adapter with wall plugs for USA, Europe, UK, Australia

• Travel pouch

*More devices may be compatible but have not been tested by
Socket.

Device Requirements

• Charging/operating power: 5 V to 9 V DC

• 6 V booster included for devices that use 6 V DC

If your device uses higher voltage, boosters are available from
select retailers.

Refer to your device’s documentation to verify that it meets the
voltage requirements before connecting the Mobile Power Pack.

Product Registration

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their
products. Registered users receive priority technical support and
can choose to receive product updates and special offers.
Register online at:

http://support.socketmobile.com

STEP 1: Charge the Mobile Power Pack

1. Turn on the Mobile Power Pack. With the Socket logo facing upwards,

slide the power switch left. If needed, use a pen.

Slide the appropriate wall plug for your country into the AC adapter

2.

.

3. Plug the AC adapter into the input jack. Plug the other end into an

electrical outlet.

If you forget to turn on the Mobile Power Pack, the LED may blink once
after you plug it into an outlet, but the device will not charge.

If your Mobile Power Pack has very low charge, it will get warm while
starting to charge and gradually cool down.

STEP 2: Connect the Mobile Power Pack to Your Device

1. With the Mobile Power Pack turned on, insert a USB cable/adapter

the

into

USB port at the top. If needed, use another adapter and/or

booster. Connect it to the charging input jack of your device.

2. Check your device’s LED or battery icon to verify that it is receiving

power, and to determine when your device is fully charged.

3. After you have finished using/charging your device, disconnect the

Mobile Power Pack, or it can lose charge, even if your device is turned
off.

To prevent unnecessary discharge, disconnect the Mobile Power Pack
when not in use, including during shipping and storage. Some devices,
even when fully charged, will continue to draw power if left connected.

Charging Status LED (RED) – Bottom of Mobile Power Pack

LED
Behavior
While
Charging

Solid red Yes Very low charge
Blinking red Yes Charging and almost fully charged.

Off Yes Fully charged
Off No Deep discharge has occurred – see

Provides
Power to
Device?

Meaning

The LED will blink rapidly, then slow
down until the batteries near full
capacity.

reverse for instructions

Low Battery LED (YELLOW) – Top of Mobile Power Pack

LED
Behavior
when
Connected
to Device

Blinking
yellow

Off Yes Ready to use.
Off No Mobile Power Pack fully

Provides Power
to Device?

Yes Mobile Power Pack less than 10%

Meaning

full. Usage not recommended.
Charge soon.

discharged, cannot be used.
Charge immediately.

AC Adapter

The included AC adapter is the only one certified for recharging the
Mobile Power Pack. It features:

• Output voltage: 5 V DC

• Current limited output capacity: 1 A

WARNING! AC adapters that are NOT current limited to 3 A or
below may permanently damage the Mobile Power Pack!

WARNING! DO NOT connect a device when the Mobile Power
Pack is connected to the AC charger and the Mobile Power Pack
is turned OFF! When the Mobile Power Pack is depleted, you may
not be able to charge it and a device simultaneously!

The Mobile Power Pack can be connected to the included AC adapter
indefinitely without damage, because it will make sure it is “topped
off” and kept fully charged. The high-quality, high-capacity LI ion
batteries of the Mobile Power Pack last for more than 500 recharge
cycles before losing even 15% of initial capacity.

Circuit Protection

• The Mobile Power Pack has protection circuits for over-current,

over-voltage, under-voltage, and short.

• The power switch can be used to completely disconnect the battery

from all external loads and rest the protection circuit in case of a
short circuit.

Resetting the Mobile Power Pack

• If a short circuit occurs at the output, the Mobile Power Pack

automatically disconnects from the short.

• After the short is removed, rest the Mobile Power Pack for normal

operation by turning it ON, OFF, and ON again. This will restore the
output voltage to 5.0 V, and the product will be ready to use again.

Discharge Voltage/Output

Monitoring circuits indicate two discharge levels.

• When the battery is discharged to 90%, the yellow LED will blink

• At the second trip point, the 5 V output is disabled, and the output

will discharge at a lower voltage until it falls to 0 V.

For short circuits, or loads that cause a current drain greater than 2 A,
the battery protection mechanism will disconnect the units’ output.

• To rest the Mobile Power Pack, turn it ON, OFF and ON again.

• In the OFF state, all power is removed from the output.

• In the ON state, the power will restore all circuits to connected

mode.

Recovering from Deep Discharge

If a terminal device or other load keeps drawing current from the
Mobile Power Pack after the Low Voltage LED has begun blinking
yellow, the product can eventually become deeply discharged.

• When reduced to about 2.2 V, the product’s internal batteries will

automatically disconnect from the terminal device and give zero
output voltage.

• At this point, when you connect the product to a charger, a slow

pre-charge cycle will begin (~4-5 hours), to protect the Li-ion
batteries from damage. The Charging Status LED will not light, and
the Low Voltage LED will blink yellow.

• After the product reaches 2.5 volts, normal high current charging

will begin, and the Charging Status LED will emit a solid red light.

If the product is left uncharged for exceptionally long periods of time
(e.g., more than a year), the internal battery voltage may drop to a
point where the Low Voltage LED will not blink when the product is
connected to a charger.

• Leave the product connected to the charger for 8 hours to see if

normal operation resumes.

• If after 8 hours, even the Low Voltage LED does not begin blinking,

the batteries are depleted.

Limited Warranty

Socket Mobile, Inc. (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship, under normal use and service, for ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase.

Incompatibility is not a defect covered by the Socket warranty. During the warranty
period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge
when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to
Socket or to an Authorized Service Center.

The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA)
number issued by Socket or by an Authorized Service Center. If you ship the product, you
must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to
Socket. Socket will pay surface shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous
United States. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not
transferable.

Socket may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts
and the returned product becomes Socket's property. Socket warrants the repaired or
replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety (90)
days after the return shipping date, or for the remainder of the original warranty
period, whichever is greater.

This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse, accident,
misuse or misapplication, nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket.
This warranty is void if you install batteries into the product that were not supplied by
Socket.

SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR
PERSONAL INJURY. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.

This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new.

Product Disposal: Your device should not be placed in municipal
waste. Please check local regulations for disposal instructions.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Class B, Part 15, ICES 003, EN 55022:1998/A1:2000, EN 55024:1998/ A1:2002, EN

1000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001, ETL 6

Battery Warning and Safety Information

Please follow these guidelines when using this product:

• Treat the product or any high energy battery pack with respect for

proper use, and safety of the environment.

• Keep the battery out of reach of infants or small children.

• Charge the product with the provided charger with current limited

output. (Other chargers may damage the unit and can create a risk
of severe overheating and fire.)

• Dispose of used product in accordance with the prevailing

community regulations that apply to the disposal of batteries.

DO NOT expose the product to extreme heat or cold. Heat above 140 F
from intense sunlight or in a closed vehicle can create a risk of smoke
or fire.

DO NOT expose the Mobile Power Pack to fire or any liquid.

DO NOT shock the battery by dropping it or throwing it.

DO NOT crush the battery or open the sealed product case. (There are
no serviceable parts inside.)

DO NOT touch any electrolyte material that may leak from the product
if it is damaged or misused. Skin irritation will result. For contact with
eyes, flush immediately with water and consult a doctor.

DO NOT intentionally short-circuit the output connector for any reason.

Technical Support

• Online Knowledge Base: http://support.socketmobile.com/faq

• Online Requests: Register your product and submit a question.

http://support.socketmobile.com/

• By Phone

: USA/Canada Toll-free: 800-279-1390

Direct: [phone]

7/2009 Printed in U.S.A.