SmartCharge Dock — User Manual

1. Introduction

SmartCharge Dock® is a smart temperature-controlled charging dock designed to protect your smartphone battery from heat and overcharging. This manual explains setup, operation, safety, and troubleshooting.


2. What’s Inside the Box

  • SmartCharge Dock® unit
  • Power supply cable
  • Quick-start guide
  • Warranty card

3. Before You Begin

  • Ensure the dock is placed on a flat surface.
  • Avoid covering the phone during charging.
  • Use your existing charger for best compatibility.
  • Ensure room ventilation for accurate temperature sensing.

4. How to Use SmartCharge Dock

Step 1 — Power Connection

Plug the dock’s supply cable into your home’s 2-pin AC outlet.

Step 2 — Connect Your Charger

Plug your existing phone charger into the dock’s 2-pin AC outlet.

Step 3 — Place Your Smartphone

Place your phone on the dock. Temperature sensing and monitoring start automatically.

Step 4 — Auto Cut-Off

The dock stops charging automatically when either the timer ends or the temperature limit is reached.
Charging resumes only when safe.

5. OLED Display Guide

OLED Screen (Example)

What Each Display Item Means

  • CHARGING : ON — Charging Status
    Shows whether the phone is charging.
    ON = charging active.
    OFF = charging stopped due to timer or temperature cutoff.
  • 0:20 — Remaining Charging Time
    Shows how much time is left before automatic charging cutoff.
    Example: 0 hours 20 minutes remain.
  • 3:00 — Timer Cut-Off Setting
    Total charging time limit you have set (e.g., 3 hr 0 min).
  • 28.4°C — Phone’s Actual Body Temperature
    Real-time temperature measured by the dock’s thermal sensor.
  • 40°C — Temperature Cut-Off Limit
    When the phone reaches this temperature, charging is immediately stopped to protect the battery.

6. Keypad Functions

       

SmartCharge Dock® includes four tactile buttons used to configure temperature limit, timer duration, and charging control.
Each button has both short press and long press actions for quick operation.


MODE Button

Long Press (5 seconds):

  • Opens the Configuration Page
  • Inside this page, you can:
  • Change Timer Duration
  • Change Temperature Cut-Off Value

UP Button

  • Increases the temperature limit
  • Increases timer duration
  • Moves the value upward in steps
  • Used inside configuration page to raise values

DOWN Button

  • Decreases the temperature limit
  • Decreases timer duration
  • Moves the value downward in steps
  • Used inside configuration page to reduce values

ENTER Button

Short Press:

  • Charging ON / OFF toggle
  • Saves the selected value
  • Confirms changes inside the configuration page
  • Exits the setting mode

Long Press (5 seconds):

  • Restarts the Timer
  • Starts a fresh charging cycle without modifying settings

Default Values

SmartCharge Dock® comes with safe pre-configured defaults:

  • Temperature Cut-Off: 40°C
  • Timer Cut-Off: 3 Hours

You can modify these anytime using the keypad.


7. Safety Precautions

  • Do not use the dock in extremely hot environments.
  • Always use good quality chargers and cables.
  • Avoid covering the phone with clothes or bedsheets during charging.
  • If the phone battery is swollen or damaged — stop using immediately.
  • Keep the dock dry and never disassemble it.

8. Troubleshooting

  • Phone not charging
    Check if the timer ended or temperature cutoff activated. Ensure charger is connected properly.
  • Display off
    Check power connection and cables.
  • Auto cutoff too fast
    Increase temperature cutoff to 38–40°C.
  • Temperature seems inaccurate
    Ensure the phone is placed correctly and remove thick covers.

9. Warranty

SmartCharge Dock comes with a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects only.
Does not cover water damage, physical damage, or misuse.

For warranty support:
📧 support@smartchargedock.com
📱 WhatsApp: +91 84900 30400


10. Customer Support

For technical help:
📧 support@smartchargedock.com
📱 WhatsApp: +91 84900 30400


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