EcoxGear EcoExtreme 2 User manual

Models: GDI-EX3W210...220
User Guide
EcoExtreme 2

Quick Start
Control Buttons
Speakerphone Mic
LED Status Indicators
Charge & Bluetooth
Battery Level
Indicators
Push buttons on Clasps to open your
EcoExtreme 2 and access the Inside Panel
Turn on the Main Power Switch
On the Front Panel, press the Standby
Power Button to power on your
EcoExtreme 2
Search your Bluetooth Connection on
your Smart Device
Pair & Play
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Control Buttons & Operations
Standby Power
Press the Standby Power
Button once to power
on or off.
IMPORTANT: Standby
Power function will NOT
operate when the Master
Power is set to OFF. Master
Power Switch on the
Inside Panel must be set
to ON for Standby & your
EcoExtreme 2 to operate.
Bluetooth
When turned ON, the
EcoExtreme 2 will power on
and search for your Bluetooth
device. Refer to Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3
part for details.
EcoTalk
Press button once to activate
the voice assistant on your
device (Siri, OK Google,
etc.). Once activated, the
Speakerphone Mic on your
EcoExtreme 2 will hear your
voice commands and transfer
them to the voice assistant
on your device.
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Note: Not all devices
have voice assistant
functionality; refer to
your device for details.
Zello
Use the Zello app to turn
your EcoExtreme 2 into a
Walkie-Talkie. Refer to Zello:
Push-to-Talk, Walkie-Talkie
Smartphone App for details.
Speaker Volume
Press to decrease or
to increase speaker volume.
NOTE: Some Bluetooth
devices may require to be
manually set for maximum
audio level.
Your EcoExtreme 2 will beep
to indicate when minimum
or maximum volume setting
is reached.
Track Selection
Press button once to select
previous song track or next
song track .

Play/Pause/Answer
Press button once to pause
or play song tracks.
When receiving an incoming
phone call, press button once
to answer. Press button again
to hang up. You can also
PRESS AND HOLD to reject
an incoming call.
LED Status Indicators
Connect USB-C Input on
the Inside Panel to a power
source. LED above the Power
Button on the Front Panel
indicates USB connection
Charging Status.
RED: Charge in process
GREEN: Full charge complete
When you turn on the
EcoExtreme 2, the blue LED
above the Bluetooth Button
on the Front Panel indicates
Bluetooth Status.
FLASHING: Ready to pair
SOLID: Bluetooth
connection successful
Refer to Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3 for
additional details.
Battery Level Indicators
There also are four LED
Battery Level Indicators
located on the front of the
unit. Each LED represents
25% of a charge. Four full
LEDs indicate a full charge.
Refer to Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3 for
additional details.
Speakerphone Mic
The integrated Speakerphone
Mic on the Front Panel allows
you to answer mobile calls
and use the EcoTalk feature.

Open Case
To open, press in the Safety Lock Button and pull up gently
on both clasps.
Important: Maintaining Waterproofness
If the case is not properly closed, the unit is NOT watertight.
To ensure the unit is watertight & waterproof, ALWAYS CLOSE
THE CASE PROPERLY before use.
To close both safety latches properly, close the case, and
gently push the clasps into their closed position until they
snap and lock into place.
Waterproof Test
Before you trust a waterproof case with your valuables, we
recommend conducting a simple waterproof test.
First, place a piece of paper inside your unit. Make sure
to close it securely. Then submerge it under water for
30 minutes.
If the paper is dry, then your unit is fully waterproof.
Waterproof Case
Push Button on
Both Clasps
Lift Gently on Both
Clasps & Open Case

Master Power Switch
EcoExtreme 2 has a separate
Master Power Switch and
a Standby Button. The
switch MUST be set to the
ON position to power your
EcoExtreme 2. Once the
switch is set to ON, use the
Standby Button located on
the Front Panel to turn the
unit on or off.
NOTE: When not in use for
extended periods, turn the
Master Power off to preserve
battery life.
IMPORTANT: Standby Power
function will NOT operate
when the Master Power is set
to OFF.
Inside Panel: Functions
USB-C Input
Connect the USB cable to the
5V USB-C Input to charge
your EcoExtreme 2.
RECOMMENDATION: Use
the USB cable and power
adapter included in the box.
NOTE: Charge time
from low to full charge is
approximately 3 hours.
While playing audio,
EcoExtreme 2 can
be charged.
CAUTION: Do NOT charge if
unit and/or connections are
wet or damp.
USB-C Input
Master Power
Switch

Charge Your EcoExtreme 2 Prior to First Use
For best performance, fully charge your EcoExtreme 2
before you turn it on for the first time. Connect the
USB-C port to the USB cable and a 5V power source.
Charge the unit until the LED Charging Status Indicator
and all four Battery Level Indicators are green, indicating
a full charge.
NOTE: The LED Charging Status Indicator will only turn
on while the EcoExtreme 2 is connected to a 5V power
source. It will shine red while charging and switch to
green when the unit has reached a full charge.
Approximately 3 hours of charging is required from a low
to a full charge.
Power source options include the USB connection to
your computer or a power outlet using a 5V USB to AC
power adapter. It is recommended to always use the
USB cable included with your EcoExtreme 2.
Power On, Battery, & LED Status Indicators
Once fully charged, press the Standby Power Button
on the front of your EcoExtreme 2. You will hear,
“Speaker on, ready to connect” when powering on.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Main Power Switch,
located on the Inside Panel, is set to the ON position. If
the switch is in the OFF position, your EcoExtreme 2 will
not be able to turn on using the Standby Power Button.
The LED battery level indicators are located on the front
of the unit. Each LED represents 25% of a charge, with 4
full LEDs indicating a full charge.
Audio playback time is approximately 15 hours at
75% volume.
Set Up Recommendations 1-2-3
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Bluetooth Pairing & Your Audio
Connecting With Bluetooth:
Connect To Your Smart Device & Play Audio
When your EcoExtreme 2 is turned on, the LED
Bluetooth Status Indicator on the Front Panel will flash
blue, indicating the unit is ready to pair.
Turn on Bluetooth on your Bluetooth device (Smart
Device) and set the device in pairing mode. Available
Bluetooth connections shall appear. Select the
ECOXGEAR-PTT speaker from the list of discovered
devices on your Bluetooth device. Wait for a few seconds
until the connection is completed.
NOTE: Bluetooth connection feature is found in the
Settings section of most mobile phones and other
Bluetooth enabled devices.
When the ECOXGEAR-PTT selection is made and the
Bluetooth connection is completed, your EcoExtreme 2
will announce: “Your phone is connected.” The Bluetooth
Status Indicator will shine blue.
Once connected, select and play your desired audio.
Pairing Mode: If the Bluetooth Status Indicator is not
flashing or if you wish to place your EcoExtreme 2 in
pairing mode, press and release the Bluetooth Button
on the Front Panel. Your EcoExtreme 2 shall announce,
“Ready to connect,” when ready to pair to a new device.
NOTE: Your EcoExtreme 2 shall sync & wirelessly
pair with most Bluetooth enabled devices. The unit
remembers the last device paired and will automatically
search for previous connections when the speaker is
turned on or when a device comes back into Bluetooth
range. If a connection is lost due to range, the speaker
will look to re-establish that connection. If Bluetooth is
turned off on your Smart Device, the EcoExtreme 2 may
not automatically look for the device.
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RECOMMENDATION: If you are not familiar with Bluetooth
pairing for your Smartphone or other Smart Device, refer to
the User Guide for your Smartphone to learn how to add
and pair a new device (EcoExtreme 2 for instance) to your
Smartphone using Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Pairing & Connections: Once paired, should you
have an issue switching between Bluetooth connections
between devices, open the Bluetooth Section within the
device currently connected to the EcoExtreme 2 and delete
the Bluetooth connection. The EcoExtreme 2 will then be
available to pair & connect to an alternate Bluetooth enabled
Smartphone / Audio Device.

Zello: Push-to-Talk, Walkie-Talkie
Smartphone App
Add the Zello Walkie-Talkie app onto your smartphone to turn
it into a push-to-talk, walkie-talkie that works anywhere in the
world with Internet access! You can use it one-on-one with a
friend or for a live group-call.
Steps to get “Zello” up and running with your EcoExtreme 2:
Download the Zello app onto your phone from Apple’s or
Google’s app stores.
Create your account and profile in Zello.
Add your friends/contacts you want to talk with
using Zello.
Connect your phone to your EcoExtreme 2
with Bluetooth.
Add your EcoExtreme 2 as a “Push-to-talk” button
within the Zello app, under the Options > Push-to-talk
button Menu. Ensure that your EcoExtreme 2 is
“Connected” as a “Push-to-talk” button.
Keep the Zello app open in the foreground or
background of your smartphone.
PRESS AND HOLD to send a walkie-talkie message
to your friends. Make sure to hold the button while
talking, and release when you’re done.
NOTES:
• Refer to the instructions within the Zello app for
updated revisions to its operation.
• The Push-to-talk button related feature settings are
under the Options > Audio Menu or Options > Alert
tones / vibrate Menu.
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