Kensington K38037US
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1. 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F No load current draw lt 0 2A Low battery red LED 10 8VDC Regulatory approval FCC Class B Length of DC input power cord 0 6m 2ft Case material UL rated 94V 0 11 Technical Support Technical support is available to all registered users of Kensington products Web Support You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section of the Support area on the Kensington website www kensington com Telephone Support There is no charge for technical support except long distance charges where applicable Please visit www kensington com for telephone support hours In Europe technical support is available by telephone Monday to Friday 09 00 to 21 00 Central European time Please note the following when calling support e Call from a phone where you have access to your device Be prepared to provide the following information Name address and telephone number Name of the Kensington product Make and model of your computer System software and version Symptoms of the problem and what led to them Please call one of these numbers Belgi Belgique 022750684 Nederland 053 482 9868 Canada 1 800 268 3447 Norway 22 70 82 01 Denmark 35 25 87 62 Osterreich 01 790 855 701 Deutschland 0211 6579 1159 Portugal 800 831 438 Espana 91 66 2 3833 Schweiz Suisse 01 730 38302. Finland 09 2290 6004 Sweden 08 5792 9009 France 01 70 20 00 41 United Kingdom 0207 949 0119 Ireland 01 601 1163 United States 1 800 535 4242 M xico 55 15 00 57 00 International Toll 31 53 484 9135 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY KENSINGTON COMPUTER PRODUCTS GROUP KENSINGTON warrants only to the original purchaser of this product from a Kensington authorized reseller or distributor that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for two years after date of purchase Kensington reserves the right before having any obligation under this limited warranty to inspect the damaged Kensington product and all costs of shipping the Kensington product to Kensington for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser In order to recover under this limited warranty Purchaser must make claim to Kensington within 60 days of occurrence and must present acceptable proof of original ownership such as original receipt warranty card registration on line registration or other documentation Kensington deems acceptable for the product KENSINGTON at its option shall repair or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the original purchaser s date of purchase You will need it for any warranty service In order to keep this limited warranty in effect the product must have been handled and used as prescribed in the instructions accompanying this wa
3. a qualified technician before resuming use of your Inverter if exposed to moisture 3 Donot cover block or insert foreign objects into the cooling vents on the body of Do not operate the Inverter near flammable fumes or gases your Inverter Loose connections can generate harmful heat and or cause damage to your Inverter e Do not attempt to open or repair your Inverter All repairs must be made by a or power source To prevent this from occurring periodically check that your qualified technician Modifying or tampering with your Inverter s external or Inverter s input power cable and output connections are tight internal components could result in serious or fatal injury and or property damage Do not operate or leave your Inverter unattended while in use Opening modifying or tampering With your inverter willvoid the Warranty e Donot touch the tip of your Inverter s cigarette lighter plug or the end of the Do not use your Inverter if it is in any way damaged Inspect the Inverter including Inverter cable after use The plug may be hot cords for damage before each use n s a A Warning Some AC Products Are Not Compatible with Your Inverter Warning Do Not Operate Your Inverter or Portable Electronic Device While Driving Your Inverter does not operate appliances and equipment that produce heat such as microwave ovens toasters kettles hair dryers curling irons and electrical heaters Do not use you
4. need it in the car or on the plane Your Inverter is intended to power notebook computers requiring up to 120 Watts of continuous power but can also be used with other portable electronic devices including digital cameras mobile phones video cameras iPod MP3 music players PDAs and more NOTE Airplane use on aircraft offering EmPower ports only Check with your airline to determine if the aircraft you are traveling on has this feature Please read this short instruction guide to safely and properly use your new Inverter Keep this guide handy for future reference Please register your Inverter online at www kensington com 2 Features 1 AC WALL receptacle capable of accepting most common US 2 pin and 3 pin plugs 2 Provides AC WALL power in a car or ona plane 3 Plugs into any standard 12 Volt cigarette lighter outlet or 12 Volt vehicle power source 4 Cigarette lighter plug converts into an airline compatible EmPower outlet 5 Compact thin and lightweight only 23mm tall and 200g in weight 6 Ultra portable fits conveniently in your notebook carrying case or glove box 7 Sleek design looks good in any vehicle 8 Fan cooled ensuring good ventilation and reliable performance 9 Built in safety features including over current protection low and over supply voltage protection and over temperature protection 10 Supplies continuous power of 120 Watts and up to 150 Watts of peak power for start up of your portable el
5. NG BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST REVENUES LOST PROFITS LOSS OF USE OF SOFTWARE LOSS OR RECOVERY OF DATA RENTAL OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT DOWNTIME DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY INCLUDING WARRANTY CONTRACT STATUTORY OR TORT NOTWITHSTANDING THE TERM OF ANY LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW ORIN THE EVENT THAT ANY LIMITED WARRANTY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL KENSINGTON S ENTIRE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE AND PROVINCE TO PROVINCE Kensington and ACCO are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands The Kensington Promise is a service mark of ACCO Brands All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2009 Kensington Computer Products Group a division of ACCO Brands Any unauthorized copying duplicating or other reproduction of the contents hereof is prohibited without written consent from Kensington Computer Products Group All rights reserved 2 09 13
6. R Kensington Auto Air Power Inverter with USB Ports INSTRUCTION GUIDE fo Om This product comes with a X R 2 year limited warranty D amp free technical support FC CE www kensington com The Kensington Promise 300 235 6708 Kensington Computer Products Group ACCO Brands Europe ACCO Canada Inc ACCO Australia A Division of ACCO Brands Oxford Road 5 Precidio Court Level 2 8 Lord St 333 Twin Dolphin Drive Aylesbury Brampton Botany NSW 2019 Sixth floor Bucks HP21 8SZ Ontario PO Box 311 Redwood Shores CA 94065 United Kingdom L6S 6B7 Rosebery NSW 1445 Canada Australia Designed in California U S A by Kensington C Made in China www kensington com 901 2269 00 N KL Contents A Auto Air Power Inverter with USB Ports B Instruction Guide Congratulations Your new Kensington Auto Air Power Inverter with USB Ports is a high efficiency device designed to provide you with AC WALL power in your vehicle and on a plane Your Inverter works from any 12 Volt cigarette lighter vehicle power source and even in your seat on airlines that offer EmPower ports Your new Inverter is one of the safest and most advanced AUTO AIR to WALL Power Inverters available today Its compact and sleek design is thin and light With proper care and usage it will give you years of reliable service complementing your active lifestyle Your Inverter is convenient and easy to use ready to supply AC WALL power when you
7. W the power source must be able to deliver 120 12 10A Most vehicular 12V cigarette lighter outlets have fuses that will permit the outlet to draw between 15 and 20A AC Power Draw Guidelines Most electrical tools appliances and audio video equipment have labels that indicate power consumption in Amps or Watts Be sure that the continuous power consumption of the device you wish to power is rated at 120W or less If the power consumption of the device is rated in Amps simply multiply by the AC Volts 115 to determine the wattage Example A power drill rated at 0 5A will draw 0 5 x 115 57 5W Do not use your Inverter to operate a device that requires more than 120W of continuous power 10 Technical Specifications DC Input Input voltage 10 5VDC 16VDC AC Power Output Output power 120W Continuous 150W Peak 5 min NOTE Only 75W available from EmPower airline port Output power surge capability 250W Output voltage RMS 115 5VAC Output frequency 60Hz 1Hz Maximum efficiency 85 90 Output waveform Regulated Modified Sine Wave AC receptacle outlet Accepts common US AC plugs including 3 Pin USB Power Output DC Output Voltage 5VDC DC Output Current Max 0 5A DC per USB port Physical Specifications Unit dimensions 100 L x 70 W x 23 H mm Unit weight 200g includes cable amp plug Storage temperature
8. ds Any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground earth or an A Warning Ensure That Your Inverter s Power Cable Does Not Become Tangled to the negative of the DC battery source with Your Vehicle s Driving Controls When using your Inverter in your vehicle ensure that the Inverter and its power cable Using Your Inverter are positioned in such a manner that they do not impede the use of the foot controls NOTE After use unplug it from the cigarette lighter vehicle power port or EmPower brake clutch throttle or hand controls gearshift steering wheel any impediment port may lead to unsafe operation of the vehicle When you are operating your vehicle stow your Inverter ina safe place suchas the glove Dox when not inuse To Connect Your Inverter to a Cigarette Lighter or Vehicle Power Warning Your Inverter May Become Hot During Operation and Requires Source Proper Ventilation 1 Before using your Inverter in your vehicle check to see that the portable electronic device you want to use with your Inverter does not draw more than 120W of To Prevent Injury and Property Damage continuous AC power To determine this check the product label for the device to find the voltage Volts V and current Amps A requirements Multiply Volts x Do not place your Inverter near a heat source or heat vent or in direct sunlight Amps Power requirement of the device Watts W If this number i
9. ectronic device 11 Components include LED light indicator NOTE In this guide A Amps Hz Hertz V Volts W Watts AC Alternating Current WALL Power DC Direct Current AUTO AIR Power Important Safety Information This instruction guide contains important safety and operating instructions for your Inverter To reduce the risk of injury and property damage please carefully read and follow these instructions and pay special attention to the Warning statements as indicated by the icons before installing and using your Inverter Failure to follow the warnings in this guide may cause damage to both the vehicle aircraft your Inverter is drawing power from and the device you are powering It may also cause electrical shock that could result in serious injury or death A Warning Electric Shock Hazard Your Inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet To prevent serious or fatal injury and or property damage follow these precautions e Keep your Inverter away from children e Keep and refer to your instruction guide All persons who use your Inverter must read and follow the instructions on installing and operating the Inverter e Do not insert foreign objects into the AC receptacle of your Inverter e Keep your Inverter dry Do not expose your Inverter to water rain snow or spray Stop using your Inverter immediately if it has been exposed to direct moisture Consult
10. g may remedy the problem Warning Do not run your vehicle s engine in a garage or other enclosed area If you run your vehicle s engine while stationary to power the portable electronic device you have plugged into your Inverter or to recharge the vehicle s battery do so only in a well ventilated area away from other enclosed areas Automotive and recreational vehicles emit carbon monoxide which can cause serious injury or death if the vehicle s engine is running ina garage or other enclosed area or near other enclosed areas Troubleshooting Buzzing sound in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom boxes can emit a buzzing sound from their speakers when operated from your Inverter The only solution to this problem is to use a sound system that incorporates a higher quality power supply Television interference Your Inverter is shielded and filtered to minimize interference with TV signals In some cases some interference may still be visible particularly with weak TV signals Try the following corrective measures e Position your Inverter as far as possible from the television the antenna and the antenna cables Adjust the orientation of your Inverter the antenna cables and the TV power cord to minimize interference Make sure that the antenna feeding the TV provides an adequate snow free signal and that a high quality shielded antenna cable is used Lack of AC power outp
11. ion features Input 1 Over voltage protection Automatic shut off when input exceeds 16VDC 2 Under voltage protection LED glows RED warning of an input voltage condition of less than 10 5VDC Output 1 Short circuit Automatic shut off when short circuit occurs 2 Over load protection Automatic shut off when output power exceeds 150W 3 Over temperature protection Automatic shut off when temperature exceeds 65 C 5 C 140 F Remove the cigarette plug and the load from your Inverter and let it cool down for 15 minutes Then reinsert the cigarette plug to restart the Inverter Your Inverter will automatically restart after automatic shut off occurs DC Power Source Requirements Your Inverter must be connected only to vehicles with a DC power source rated at a nominal output voltage of 12V Your Inverter will not operate from a 6V battery and will be damaged if it is connected to a 24V battery The power source must provide between 10 5 16VDC The power source may be a battery or other well regulated 12VDC power supply Check your vehicle s Owner s Manual The power supply must also be able to deliver the current necessary to operate the load created by the portable electronic device that you are intending to power As a rough guideline divide the power consumption of the device in Watts W by 12 the nominal input voltage to obtain the current in Amps A the power source must deliver Example If a device is rated at 120
12. r Inverter with these products Your Inverter is not recommended for use with inductive loads such as pumps compressors or fluorescent lamps You may become distracted from safe driving while attempting to operate your Inverter or the portable electronic device your Inverter is powering This unsafe action may lead to a traffic accident resulting in personal injury and or property damage If either your Inverter s fuse is blown or its overload protection components are f Warning Do Not Run Your Vehicle s Engine in a Garage or Other Enclosed activated do not attempt to power any of the following Area Small battery operated products such as rechargeable flashlights some rechargeable shavers and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC If you are running your vehicle s engine while stationary to power the electronic device receptacle to recharge you have plugged into your Inverter or to recharge the vehicle s battery do so only in e Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools These chargers a well ventilated area away from other enclosed areas Automotive and recreational will have warning labels stating that dangerous voltages are present at the charger s vehicles emit carbon monoxide which can cause serious injury or death if the vehicle s battery terminals engine is running in a garage or other enclosed area or near other enclosed areas RV or household AC distribution wiring or extension cor
13. rranty This limited warranty does not cover any damage due to accident misuse abuse or negligence This limited warranty is valid only if the product is used with the equipment specified on the product box Please check product box for details or call KENSINGTON technical support This limited warranty is non transferable and does not apply to any purchaser who bought the product from a reseller or distributor not authorized by Kensington including but not limited to purchases from internet auction sites This warranty does not affect any other legal rights you may have by operation of law Contact KENSINGTON at www support kensington com or at one of the technical support numbers listed below for warranty service procedures 12 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KENSINGTON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY NONETHELESS EXIST BY OPERATION OF LAW ANY SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU LIMITATION OF LIABILITY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT AS PROVIDED HEREIN IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY KENSINGTON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDI
14. s greater than Provide adequate ventilation and do not place any item on or near your Inverter 120 you cannot use your Inverter to power the device during operation Do not use your Inverter inside a closed glove box console or airline seat pocket Warning Use caution when removing your vehicle s cigarette lighter plug Keep your Inverter away from flammable materials or other items that can be from its socket The cigarette lighter may be hot and could burn your skin damaged by high temperatures or ignite flammable materials Allow the lighter to completely cool before storing it in a safe place 2 Plug the portable electronic device that you are intending to power into the AC receptacle of your Inverter 3 If necessary remove your vehicle s cigarette lighter plug from its socket Insert your Inverter s cigarette lighter connector firmly into the cigarette lighter vehicle power source or other DC power supply 5 Your Inverter s LED will glow when the Inverter is properly connected to the power source To Connect Your Inverter to an EmPower Port Onboard an Aircraft 1 Onthe end of your Inverter power cable locate the cigarette lighter vehicle power connector Push down on the tab and pull the cigarette plug apart from the in flight connector mm J NOTE When you need to use your Inverter in a vehicle just re insert the cigarette lighter connector onto the in flight connector 2 Find the EmPo
15. te your Inverter near a heat source or heat vent or in direct sunlight Ambient air temperature should be between 23 and 122 F 5 50 C Optimal performance temperatures are between 60 and 80 F 15 25 C Automatic Safety Shutdown Features Your Inverter automatically shuts itself off in any of the following situations e Over voltage Your Inverter s LED glows RED and automatically shuts down when the voltage from your vehicle or its battery exceeds 16V Remove and reinsert the cigarette plug adapter to restart your Inverter e Low voltage Your Inverter s LED glows RED when the voltage from your vehicle or its battery is less than 10 5VDC Restart your vehicle s engine to recharge its battery Overload Your Inverter s LED glows RED and automatically shuts down when the AC draw exceeds 150W Remove and reinsert the cigarette plug adapter to restart your Inverter Short circuit Your Inverter will automatically shut down the output when it detects a short circuit Having reverse polarity will result in the internal non user serviceable fuse being blown e Overheating Your Inverter s LED glows RED and automatically shuts down when the internal temperature exceeds 140 F 60 C Remove the cigarette plug adapter from the power source and allow your Inverter to cool for at least 15 minutes before reinserting the cigarette plug adapter Warning Do not touch the tip of your Inverter s cigarette plug adapter af
16. ter use The plug may be hot and could burn your skin or ignite flammable materials Allow your Inverter s cigarette plug adapter to completely cool before storing it in a safe place Starting and Running Your Vehicle s Engine e Your Inverter may be used with or without your vehicle s engine running However your Inverter may momentarily stop operating while your vehicle s engine is starting as the battery voltage can drop substantially during cranking In most instances your Inverter can be left connected to your vehicle s power source when not in use since it draws very little current 0 25A However if your vehicle is to remain unused for more than one day disconnect your Inverter from your vehicle s power source NOTE Unplug your Inverter from the cigarette lighter vehicle power port when not in use Depending on variables such as battery condition device being operated and weather an automotive battery can be discharged after 2 to 8 hours of use You should either monitor voltage or start the vehicle every hour to recharge the vehicle s battery This will guard against any unexpected shutdown of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient power to start your vehicle With the engine running the vehicle s battery has much more capacity available and at a higher voltage If the Inverter is shutting down due to an excessive load with the engine off keeping the vehicle s engine runnin
17. ut Some vehicles electrical systems require that when the vehicle s engine is off the ignition key must be in the on or accessory position in order to power the cigarette lighter Blown fuse in your vehicle s 12V outlet circuit Refer to your vehicle s Owner s Manual for instructions on replacing blown fuses Be sure that the Inverter is connected toa power source with correct voltage and polarity and the portable electronic device that you are intending to power does not require 120W or more of AC power continuously Battery voltage below 10 5VDC Charge or replace your vehicle s battery Equipment being operated draws too much power Reduce load to maximum 120W Inverter in thermal shutdown condition Unplug your Inverter from the power source and allow it to cool down Ensure there is adequate ventilation around your Inverter Ensure that the device you are intending to power does not require more than 120W of AC power for continuous operation Inverter is overloaded Reduce load to 120W maximum to maintain regulation Low input voltage Keep input voltage above 12VDC to maintain regulation Low battery Poor battery condition Charge or replace your vehicle s battery See 9 Starting and Running Your Vehicle s Engine in this guide Inadequate power or excessive voltage drop Check the condition of your vehicle s battery clips and terminals Clean or replace as necessary Built in circuit protect
18. wer port socket near your airline seat and plug the in flight connector into the socket firmly 3 Your Inverter s LED will glow when the Inverter is properly connected to the EmPower port NOTE Only 75W of continuous power will be available from an EmPower port If your device requires more than 75W of power the device may not work onboard an aircraft Some notebooks requiring more than 75W may still function but switch between charging and battery and suffer from a decrease in performance Setting Up Your Inverter s USB Function Warning Under certain circumstances the USB Power Port provided may not be able to charge your digital device Under certain circumstances the USB Power Port provided on your inverter will not be able to charge your low powered device Some manufacturers require the USB port to recognize the attached device as in the case of a notebook USB port This functionality cannot be duplicated on your Inverter under all circumstances Visit www kensington com for further details USB Power Tips packs sold separately Care of Your Inverter and Usage Notes Preventing Overheating e Your Inverter needs to have the best possible air flow around it while operating Note that the air flows into the bottom intake vents located near your Inverter s product label and exits through vents on the sides and back Do not restrict the airflow as your Inverter may overheat e Do not opera
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