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Contacting Kensington
READ FIRST!
Troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked
questions are available 24 hours a day on the Kensington Website at
70 Watt AC/DC Power Adapter for
®
Apple Notebook
Support by Telephone
Technical Support is available by telephone.
User Manual
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Mexico 52(55)5384-0620
Kensington Technology Group
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USA
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UNITED KINGDOM
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copying, duplicating, or other reproduction of the contents hereof is prohibited without written consent from
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Kensington is a registered US trademark of ACCO World Corporation with issued registrations and pending
applications in other countries throughout the world. SmartTip is a trademark of Comarco Wireless Technologies
Inc. Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other registered and unregistered
trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. Protected under US Patent 5,838,554; 6,091,611;
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Important: Safety Information
1-Year Limited Warranty
KENSINGTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP (“KENSINGTON”) warrants the PRODUCT 33335 AC/DC
Power Adapter for Apple Notebook against defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for one year from the original date of purchase. 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 date of purchase. You will need it for any warranty
service. In order to keep this warranty in effect, the product must have been handled and
used as prescribed in the instructions accompanying this warranty. This warranty does
not cover any damage due to accident, misuse, abuse, or negligence.
Warning: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
for your Adapter. Please read this section carefully to reduce the risk of injury,
and pay attention to the following:
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Only use recommended Tips and contents of this package. Otherwise, there
is a risk of fire, injury to persons, or damage to personal property.
This Adapter is suitable only for mobile electronic digital devices. Otherwise,
there is a risk of electrical shock or damage to this unit or related products.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
The limited warranty described herein is your sole remedy. To the extent permitted by law,
Kensington disclaims all other implied or express warranties of merchantability and/or
fitness for a particular purpose.
Tips are uniquely designed. If a Tips does not fit in the appropriate socket,
this indicates that a mismatch has occurred. Please refer to the Tip compati-
book or digital device.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Except to the extent of repairing or replacing the Adapter as expressly stated in the limited
warranty described herein, Kensington shall not be liable for any damages, whether direct,
indirect, incidental, special, and consequential, exemplary, or otherwise, including lost
revenues, lost profits, loss of use of software, loss recovery of data, rental of replacement
equipment, downtime, damage to property, and third-party claims, arising out of any
theory of recovery, including statutory , contract or tort. Notwithstanding the term of any
limited or implied warranty, or in 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 and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state and province to province.
Do not force the Tip into your notebook or digital device, it can damage the Adapter
and the notebook or digital device.
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Do not open the Adapter or make any attempt to disassemble or modify it.
Doing so could result in risk of injury to persons, or damage to property.
Compatibility between the Adapter and an airline in-seat power system
depends upon the airline and the manufacturer’s power specifications for
your device.
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General: Safety Information
Technical Support
Warning: Failure to read and follow the safety instructions in this User Manual
before using and installing your Adapter could result in serious or fatal injury
or property damage.
Technical support is available to all registered users of Kensington products.
There is no charge for technical support except long distance charges where
applicable. Technical Support Contact information can be found on the last
page of this manual.
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Your Adapter is not a toy. Keep it away from children. Make sure that all
persons who operate your Adapter read and follow this User Manual.
Technical Support Tips
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Your Adapter should only be used with Kensington approved accessories.
Using your Adapter with non-approved accessories may result in serious
or fatal injury or property damage.
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You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) section of the Support area on the Kensington Website:
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Never use your Adapter with a multi-output cigarette plug splitter or exten-
der cable. These devices can cause your Adapter’s cigarette input cable to
become very hot and may result in serious or fatal injury or property damage.
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Call from a telephone where you have access to your notebook, or
other digital device
Be prepared to provide the following information:
- Name, address, and telephone number
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Never attempt to use your Adapter to power any device that requires more
than 70 Watts of peak input power.
- The name of the Kensington product
Your Adapter is suitable only for use with mobile electronic digital devices.
Using your Adapter with other electronic devices may result in serious or
fatal injury or property damage.
- Make and model of your notebook, or other digital device
- Your system software and version (where applicable)
- Symptoms of the problem and what led to them
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To avoid potential property damage, disconnect input power to your Adapter
when it is not in use. Do not leave your Adapter or any device operating
unattended in a vehicle.
Your Adapter may become hot during operation. To prevent serious or fatal
injury or property damage provide adequate ventilation and refrain from
placing items on or around your Adapter during operation.
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In order to disperse the heat generated while operating your Adapter, keep
it well ventilated. While in use, maintain several inches around the top and
sides of the Adapter. Never operate your Adapter inside a closed or confined
space such as a glove compartment, console, or in the airline seat pocket.
Air Connection
If the airline that you are traveling on provides a compatible airline
in-seat power source you can use your Adapter to power your notebook
or digital device.
When operating your Adapter, regularly check that the input and output
power cables are firmly connected. Loose power cables can generate harmful
heat which can damage your Adapter or mobile electronic digital device.
1. Remove the cigarette lighter connector to reveal the airline Empower
connector: hold the tab at the base of the connectors to slide the cigarette
lighter connector off.
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Avoid operating your Adapter near a heat source, heat vent, or in direct
sunlight. Your Adapter should be used in temperatures between 50–80°F.
Hold this tab and slide the
cigarette lighter connector off
Do not operate your Adapter near flammable materials or any locations
which can accumulate flammable fumes.
Cigarette lighter
connector
Empower
connector
If you are running your vehicle’s engine while stationary to power your
mobile electronic digital device that you have connected to your Adapter, do
so only in a well ventilated area, away from other enclosed areas. Automotive
vehicles emit carbon monoxide which can cause death if the vehicle’s engine
is running in a garage or enclosed area, or near other enclosed areas.
2. Insert the Adapter’s Empower connector into the in-seat power socket,
usually found on the arm of your seat or under the seat. The Adapter’s
status light glows when powered.
3. Connect the appropriate Tip to the Adapter output cable and plug
it into the notebook or digital device.
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Keep your Adapter dry. Do not expose the Adapter to water, rain, or snow;
if it gets wet or is exposed to moisture, wipe it dry immediately.
The notebook or digital device’s battery will start to charge. Turn on and use
your notebook or digital device, per airline guidelines.
If damage or wear to any component of your Adapter is observed, do not use
your Adapter and never attempt to repair it yourself. Return it to the place of
purchase or have it repaired by a qualified technician.
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Do not modify or tamper with your Adapter’s external or internal compo-
nents. Doing so could result in serious or fatal injury or property damage.
It may also invalidate your Adapter’s warranty.
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Features
WARNING: A cigarette lighter could be hot and burn your skin or flammable
materials. Allow the lighter to cool completely before storing it.
The Adapter offers many features:
1. One-adapter power solution for your notebook or digital device
2. Compatible with most major notebooks and digital devices
3. Efficient power—providing up to 70W of peak power
1. Remove the vehicle’s cigarette lighter from its socket.
2. Insert your Adapter’s auto connector into the cigarette lighter socket.
3. If power to the cigarette lighter socket is not already on, remove the
Adapter from the socket and start the vehicle’s engine. Then repeat step 2.
The Adapter’s status light glows when powered.
4. Safety features include: over voltage, temperature and short
circuit protection
5. Compact and lightweight—your mobile power needs in one
slim package
4. Connect the appropriate Tip to the Adapter output cable and plug it into your
notebook or digital device.
Technical Specifications
The notebook or digital device’s battery will start to charge. Turn on and use
your notebook or digital device.
Input voltage:
120/240 Volts 50/60Hz AC
12 to 16 Volts DC
NOTE: Using a dirty cigarette socket or auto connector might cause your vehicle’s
battery to discharge a lower voltage incapable of powering your Adapter. If your
Adapter does not turn on, its status light does not glow, unplug it from the cigarette
lighter socket and make sure both the socket and auto connector are clean and dry
before reconnecting.
Output voltage:
Output current:
Output power:
Unit dimensions:
Weight:
0 to 24 Volts DC
3.5 Amps maximum
Up to 70 Watts
5.6" L x 3.1" W x 0.66" H
6 Ounces
NOTE: When your vehicle’s engine is off, most vehicle batteries will provide ample
power supply to your Adapter for one to two hours. The actual length of time is a
function of several variables which include the age and condition of the vehicle’s
battery, and the power demand being placed on the vehicle’s battery by the
notebook or digital device that is being powered.
AC input cable:
DC input cable:
DC power output cable:
6.75"
18"
10'
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AC Wall Socket Connection
Contents
Use the AC wall socket connection anywhere a 100–120 volt or 200–240 volt
50/60Hz AC power source is available.
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Adapter
Apple notebook Tips and iPod Tip
Adapter input and output cables
User Manual
1. Connect the Tip to the Adapter output cable and your notebook or digital
device, if you haven’t done so already
2. Connect the AC wall socket input cable to the Adapter
3. Plug the AC connector into a wall outlet or power strip
Travel bag
This Adapter has two shorter input cables. One that connects to a cigarette
lighter socket and one that connects to an AC outlet. The longer cable connects
to your notebook or digital device.
When the Adapter has power, its status light glows. Your notebook or digital
devices’ battery is now charging. Your notebook or digital device is now powered.
Auto Connection
Using your Adapter
The Adapter’s auto connector can be used in any vehicle with a 12V DC
cigarette lighter socket, such as a car, truck, boat, or an airplane equipped with
this type of power socket. Make sure both the auto connector and the cigarette
lighter socket are clean and dry.
Once connected, your battery will automatically charge regardless of whether
your notebook or digital device is turned on or off.
NOTE: We recommend that you use the Adapter only with batteries (for your
notebook and digital device) that meet or exceed the original manufacturer’s
specifications.
CAUTION: To prevent power interruption and any negative effects on the device
or its software, don’t start your vehicle’s engine while the Adapter is connected
to the device.
CAUTION: Like the power adapter that originally came with your notebook, the
Adapter may get warm to the touch during use. This is normal. Avoid placing
the Adapter in direct sunlight or next to heat sensitive materials.
WARNING: Never jump start your vehicle with your Adapter connected to the
vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket. Many jump start systems use extremely high
voltages that can damage your Adapter circuitry.
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Selecting the Proper Tip
Getting Connected
Make sure you select the correct Tip for your device by reviewing the
compatibility list below:
1. Connect the correct Tip to the Adapter output cord.
Tip Label
J3 — iPod
N16 — G3 iBooks and PowerBooks or earlier
N23 — G4 iBooks and PowerBooks
Tip
Note: Some late G3 models, released shortly before the G4 models, may require
Tip N23. Select the Tip that best fits your computer.
Output cord
2. Insert the Adapter output cord into the device’s power socket.
WARNING: Choosing the wrong Tip may damage your notebook or digital device or
cause it to malfunction.
3. Follow the instructions on the following pages to connect to an AC wall
outlet, cigarette lighter or an airline Empower outlet.
For more information on purchasing additional Tips for your digital devices visit
WARNING: Each AC plug only functions correctly with its designated power source.
The US plug (110/120V) will work when connected to a 110/120V AC power source;
the other plug styles are designed for use with particular 220/240V AC power
sources. Using the wrong plug will cause the Adapter to malfunction and may
render the plug unusable.
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