Brookstone 629162 Owner's Manual

Rechargeable Backup Battery
For Smartphones, cell phones
and cameras
Merrimack, New Hampshire USA 03054 • 800-846-3000 • www.Brookstone.com
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Table of contents
Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging the Backup Battery Via Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charging the Backup Battery Via AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Typical Device Charging Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage
caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;
d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part
that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be
periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including,
without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without
limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is
used commercially or for a commercial purpose.
brookstone SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations
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.
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One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Brookstone warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received
within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product
with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or
3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance
with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes
your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store
credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes
Brookstone’s property.
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Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at
1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and
the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements
must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times
will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any
parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.
Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United
States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only
to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone”
trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited
Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or
suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,
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CAUTION
•T
O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
•T
O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed
before the unit is operated.
Save these instructions
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DANGER
Troubleshooting (cont.)
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
Problem
1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
The Backup
Battery will not
operate but the
power light is on
(continued).
The Backup Battery has
overheated due to poor
ventilation and shut down.
Unplug all devices connected to
the Backup Battery. Allow the
Backup Battery to cool for 15
minutes. Move the Backup Battery
to a cooler place, making sure
nothing is covering its ventilation
holes, and power up again by
pressing the POWER button.
Product will not
charge, battery
light is red for
10 seconds and
then shuts off.
Backup Battery is
completely discharged.
Recharge Backup Battery.
Backup Battery
will not charge,
battery light
is red.
The input charging
voltage is out of range
(charger is defective).
Replace the Backup Battery.
Dispose of Backup Battery as
you would a battery. Do not
dispose of Backup Battery in
household trash.
2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.
4. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
5. C
are should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled onto the unit.
Possible Cause
6. Do not use the Backup Battery in ambient temperatures over 100° F (40° C).
7. Do not expose the Backup Battery to water, rain, snow, or spray.
WARNING
1. K
eep the Backup Battery out of reach of children and pets.
Operate the unit with care!
2. Do not insert any object into the Backup Battery ports or openings.
3. T
he Backup Battery housing may become warm and may reach
122° F (50° C) under extended high power operation.
During operation, keep it away from materials that may
be affected by these temperatures.
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Troubleshooting
4. Use only the provided AC charger adapter to charge the Backup Battery.
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The Backup
Battery will not
operate and the
power light is off.
Product connected has
a high startup surge.
Product exceeds Backup
Battery’s surge capability, do
not use.
Press POWER button to turn
Backup Battery on.
The Backup
Battery will not
operate but the
power light is on.
Unit is off.
The Backup Battery
has overheated and has
automatically shut off.
Unplug all devices connected
to the Backup Battery. Allow
the Backup Battery to cool for
15 minutes. Move the Backup
Battery to a cooler place,
making sure nothing is covering
its ventilation holes, and power
up again by pressing the
POWER button.
The products connected
are rated at more than
the Backup Battery’s
continuous power rating.
The USB protection fuse
has tripped. (resets
automatically)
Unplug the product that is causing
the overload. Wait 5 minutes to
allow the fuse to cool down and
auto reset. Be sure to use only
products that are rated lower than
the Backup Battery’s continuous
power rating.
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5. T
he cells inside the Backup Battery contain toxic substances. Do not use
the Backup Battery if the casing is broken or if it emits an unusual odor,
produces excessive heat, or leaks.
6. Avoid contact with any substance that leaks from the Backup Battery.
7. D
o not attempt to open the Backup Battery, there are no user serviceable
parts inside.
FCC INFORMATION
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.
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If this equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
correct the interference using one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Typical Device charging times
Device
Charge Time
iPod
iPod mini
iPod nano
Blackberry
Palm One PDA
14 hours
2½ hours
2 hours
2¼ - 2½ hours
5½ hours
This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
NOTE: Recharge the Backup Battery prior to use if unused for a long period of time.
1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
specifications
2. This equipment must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
USB and mini-USB Power Outputs
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
DC output current (max.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75 A DC
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
• Dispose of this product as you would a battery.
DC output voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 V DC
Input Power
Nominal input voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5—6.0 VDC
Battery drain with unit off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <10 A
Efficiency (maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >75%
• Do not dispose of this product in a fire.
Physical Specifications
• The unit may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to disassemble.
Ambient operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . 32˚ F—104˚ F (0˚ C—40˚ C)
Save these instructions
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (L x W x H) 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 15/6"
(82 x 67 x 24 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 lb. (120 g)
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Using the Backup Battery
Location of controls
1. W
hen the Backup Battery is fully charged, remove from the power source
and press the POWER button. The light around the POWER button will glow
blue, indicating power is available at both the standard and mini USB ports.
1. Mini USB
6. AC Adapter Port
2. AC Adapter
7. Charging Icon
2. P
lug the item to be charged into one of the USB ports and switch it on
(if necessary) to charge.
3. AC USB Port
8. Power Button
4. USB Cable
9. USB Port
3. If you need to use the MINI USB port, swing it out from the side of the
Backup Battery and plug it into the item to be charged. Turn the item on
(if necessary).
5. Indicator Light
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4. W
hen the Backup Battery is on and in use, the internal battery capacity
begins to drop. As it drops, the battery light will go from green (high capacity)
to amber (low capacity) to red for 10 seconds before shutting off.
This prevents the battery from being damaged by fully draining. At this time,
turn off any items being charged and recharge the Backup Battery.
5. If the Backup Battery overheats for any reason, such as insufficient
ventilation or a high temperature environment, the unit will automatically
shut off. You may reset when it cools down (approx. 15 minutes)
by pressing the POWER button.
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Charging the backup battery
Charging via computer
Charging via AC Adapter
1. Disconnect any devices currently plugged into the Backup Battery.
1. Disconnect any devices currently plugged into the Backup Battery.
2. E
nsure the Backup Battery is turned off. The blue POWER button light
should not be illuminated.
2. E
nsure the Backup Battery is turned off. The blue POWER button
light should not be illuminated.
3. P
lug one end of the USB CHARGING CABLE into the Backup Battery
and the other end into the USB Port on the AC ADAPTER.
3. P
lug one end of the USB CHARGING CABLE into the Backup Battery
and the other end into a USB port on your computer.
5. The CHARGING ICON will flash green during charging.
4. Power up your computer.
5. The CHARGING ICON will flash green during charging.
6. W
hen the Backup Battery is fully charged, the CHARGING ICON will
illuminate a steady green light for 10 seconds, and then turn off.
7. A typical recharge of the Backup Battery will take approximately 4 hours.
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4. Plug the AC ADAPTER into a wall outlet.
6. W
hen the Backup Battery is fully charged, the CHARGING ICON will
illuminate a steady green light for 10 seconds, and then turn off.
7. A typical recharge of the Backup Battery will take approximately 4 hours.
NOTE: If the CHARGING ICON flashes red, the input charge is incorrect.
Unplug the Backup Battery from the power source and use another source
with the correct input charge. This correct range is between 4.5 and 6.0 VDC.
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