EcoxGear EcoPebble Powerbank GDI-EXPPB100 User manual

Models: GDI-EXPPB100/101
User Guide
EcoPebble Powerbank

Quick Start
Bluetooth Speaker
Open Cap on the bottom of your
EcoPebble Powerbank
Turn on the Main Power Switch
Search your Bluetooth Connection on
your Smart Device
Pair & Play
USB Charging Ports
Charge Your Personal Device
Open Cap on the bottom of your
EcoPebble Powerbank
Connect the USB cable included with your
personal Smart Device to either of the
two USB OUTPUT Charging Ports (USB
OUTPUT 5V,2.1 A + 1 A) under the cap
Connect the USB cable from the
EcoPebble Powerbank to the USB port on
your personal Smart Device to start
charging your device(s)
NOTE: Should your device appear to NOT
be charging when connected with the USB
cable to your EcoPebble Powerbank, press the
Standby Button on the top of your EcoPebble
Powerbank to initiate charging.
Flashlight
Press & release the Flashlight Button on your
EcoPebble Powerbank for desired light level
or pattern setting:
•Press 1x for LOW
•Press 2x for HIGH
•Press 3x for STROBE
•Press 4x for SOS
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AUX-IN
INPUTOUTPUT
ONOFF
OUTPUT
Main Power Switch &
USB Charging Ports Flashlight Button
Important: Maintaining Waterproofness
If the cap on the back panel is not properly
closed, the unit is NOT watertight. To ensure
the unit is watertight & waterproof, ALWAYS
CLOSE THE CAP PROPERLY. To do this,
confirm that the cap fits flat and flush
along the edges with the bottom panel.

Control Buttons & Operations
On/Off
Press & hold the
Standby Power
Button to power
ON/OFF.
IMPORTANT: Standby
Power function for
the Speaker will
NOT operate when
the Master Power is
set OFF. The Master
Power Switch is
under the cap on the
bottom panel of the
device and must be
set ON for Standby
& your EcoPebble
Powerbank Speaker
to operate.
The Flashlight operates
independent of the
Master Power Switch.
Bluetooth
When turned ON,
the EcoPebble
Powerbank will
power on and search
for your Bluetooth.
Refer to “Set Up
Recommendations
1-2-3” part for
details.
Track Selection
Press button once to
select Previous Song
track & Next
Song track .
Speaker Volume
Press to decrease
or to increase
Speaker Volume.
NOTE: Some
Bluetooth Smart
Devices may require
the volume to be
manually set on
the Smart Device
at maximum for
maximum audio level.
Your EcoPebble
Powerbank will beep
to indicate when
maximum volume
setting is reached.
Play/Pause/
Answer
Press button once to
pause & play song
tracks and to answer
mobile calls (MUST
be paired with
Bluetooth).
LED Battery
Indicator
There is one USB
INPUT under the cap
to connect and charge
your EcoPebble
Powerbank. Connect
the USB cable to the
micro USB INPUT
on the EcoPebble
Powerbank to an
external power source.
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AUX-IN
INPUTOUTPUT
ONOFF
OUTPUT
Master Power Switch & Connections
To access the connections, pull back on the
cap’s tab to open and access features in
the compartment.
Master Power
Switch
EcoPebble Powerbank
has a separate Master
Power Switch and a
Standby Button. The
switch MUST be set
to the ON position to
power your EcoPebble
Powerbank Bluetooth
& Speaker functions.
Once the switch is
set to ON, use the
Standby Button
located on the top
panel to turn the unit
On/Off.
NOTE: When not
in use for extended
periods, turn the
Master Power off to
preserve battery life.
Bottom Panel: Functions
The LED on the top panel indicates the
charging status for the battery when
connected and charging.
NOTE: There also are four LED battery level
indicators located on the top of the unit.
Each LED represents 25% of a charge. Four
full LEDs indicate a full charge.
LED Flashlight
Press & release the
Flashlight Button for
desired light level or
pattern setting:
•Press 1x for LOW
•Press 2x for HIGH
•Press 3x for STROBE
•Press 4x for SOS

Audio AUX-IN
Connect an audio
device using the
3.5mm cable
connection as
an alternative
to a Bluetooth
connection to
your EcoPebble
Powerbank.
NOTE: Volume level
must be controlled
from the audio
device volume
controls when
connected to the
AUX-IN connection.
NOTE: Charge time
is approx. 2 hrs. from
low to full for most
Smartphones with
fast charge; However,
charge times may vary
depending on the
device being charged,
the device’s battery
specifications, and
the device features.
In some instances,
your personal device
may not indicate if
charge is in process.
Input
Your EcoPebble
Powerbank has a
micro USB port to
connect the USB cable
and charge the device.
RECOMMENDATION:
Use the USB cable
included in the box
with your EcoPebble
Powerbank.
NOTE: Charge time
from low to full charge
is approximately 7 hrs.
While playing
audio, EcoPebble
Powerbank can
be charged or can
charge personal
devices. Battery
play time may be
reduced depending
on the time and
size of the personal
device being
charged and the
power source that
may be connected
to your EcoPebble
Powerbank.
NOTE: Charging
rates are similar to the
charging rate when
connected to the
USB of a desktop PC.
Battery charge time is
typically 7 hours with
a 5V, 2.0A source.
CAUTION: Do NOT
charge if unit and/or
connections are wet
or damp.
IMPORTANT:
Standby Power
function will NOT
operate when the
Master Power is set
to OFF.
Output
USB CHARGING
PORTS: Your
EcoPebble Powerbank
has 2 USB OUTPUT
ports under the
cap to connect and
charge your personal
Smart Device(s)
with the USB cable
included with your
personal device. Both
ports can be used for
a 5V, 1A or 5V, 2.1A
charge. One or both
ports can be used at
a time. When both
ports are used, two
5V, 1A connections
OR one 5V, 2.1A
connection and one
5V, 1A connections
can be made
simultaneously.

Set Up Recommendations 1-2-3
Charge Your
EcoPebble Powerbank
Before you power on your EcoPebble
Powerbank, connect the micro USB port
to the USB cable and a power source to
fully charge your EcoPebble Powerbank
for best performance.
RECOMMENDED: Before using your
EcoPebble Powerbank for the first
time, charge the unit until all 4 LED
blue battery level indicators on the top
panel are solid, indicating a full charge.
A blinking LED indicates the battery is
charging at the level indicated by the
blinking LED.
Approximately 7 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 USB to AC power adapter.
It is recommended to always use the
USB cable included with your EcoPebble
Powerbank.
12Power On, Battery,
& LED Status Indicators
Once fully charged, press & hold the
Standby Power Button on the top
of your EcoPebble Powerbank for
approximately 4 seconds. You will see
a red LED for a moment that shall turn
blue, the blue LED shall blink quickly
and “Power On” followed by “Pairing
Ready” is announced. Release the
Standby Power Button when the blue
LED appears and/or the announcement
is heard.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the
Main Power Switch, located in the
compartment under the cap on the
bottom of the device, is set to the ON
position. If the switch is in the OFF
position, your EcoPebble Powerbank will
not be able to turn on using the Standby
Button and power the speaker.
The LED battery level indicators are
located on the top of the device. Each
bar represents 25% of a charge, with 4
full LEDs indicating a full charge.

A blinking LED indicates the battery is
charging at the level indicated by the
blinking LED.
Audio playback time over a Bluetooth
connection is approximately 50 hours at
75% volume.
Bluetooth Pairing & Your Audio
Connecting With Bluetooth: Connect To
Your Smart Device & Play Audio
Press and hold the Standby Button.
Remember to turn on the Master Power
Switch under the cap. When your
EcoPebble Powerbank is turned on,
the blue LED light on the top panel will
flash rapidly indicating the unit is ready
to pair. The unit should also announce
“Power On”, followed shortly after by
“Pairing Ready”.
Select and turn on the Bluetooth
function on your Bluetooth device (Smart
Device) and set the device in pairing
mode. Available Bluetooth connections
shall appear. Select ECOXGEAR from
the list of discovered devices on your
Bluetooth device. Wait for a few seconds
until the connection is completed.
When connected the LED should
stop blinking and you should hear the
announcement “Bluetooth Connected”.
Once connected, select and play your
desired audio.
NOTE: Bluetooth connection feature is found
in the Settings section of most mobile phones
and other Bluetooth enabled Smart Devices.
PAIRING MODE: If the LED is not blinking
or if you wish to place your EcoPebble
Powerbank in pairing mode, press & hold the
Bluetooth button on the top panel until the
LED blinks and your EcoPebble Powerbank
announces “Pairing Ready”.
NOTE: Your EcoPebble Powerbank should
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 EcoPebble Powerbank may not
automatically look for the device.
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 (EcoPebble Powerbank for
instance) to your Smartphone using Bluetooth.
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Unit Weight
22.9 ounces
Output Power
5W mono speaker /
4 ohms
S/N Ratio
90dB +/- 3dB
Power Source
3.7V, 10400 mAh
Lithium Battery
USB Input
5V, 2.0A
USB Output
5V, 2.1A + 1A
Frequency Range
20Hz-18,000Hz
Bluetooth
CSR 4.1
Play Time
50 hours from
full charge at 75%
volume level
Unit Dimensions
6.4” 2.7”
2.9”
Mount Attachment Point
Recommended
Storage (Battery)
Temperature
59°F / 15°C
Mount
Attachment Point
¼” diameter for
use with lanyard
and carabiner clip
(included) and
optional accessories,
sold separately
Charging Options
USB to AC adapter
or Computer
Charging Time
Approximately 7
hours
Waterproof/Dust
Rating
IP67
BLUETOOTH PAIRING & CONNECTIONS:
Once paired, should you have an issue
switching between Bluetooth connections
between devices, open the Bluetooth
Section within your Smart Device currently
connected to the EcoPebble Powerbank and
delete the Bluetooth connection. Once a
previous connection is deleted from a Smart
Device the device will be available to re-pair
& re-connect to your EcoPebble Powerbank
or another Bluetooth enabled device.
Specifications

Optional Accessories
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT & WARNING:
This device has been tested & 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. The device generates, uses & can radiate radio
frequency energy & if not installed & used in accordance with instructions
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
device causes interference to radio or television reception try one of these
measures: reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase separation
between device & receiver, connect the device into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected, consult a dealer or
experienced radio / TV technician for assistance. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the device and/or void the manufacturer’s
limited warranty.
PRODUCT USE AND PROTECTION:
Read and Follow all Instructions. Use only as intended.
The ECOXGEAR device is intended to be used indoors or outdoors
and in land or water environments. The device has been tested to IP67
waterproofing standards which means the device can be submerged in up to
3 feet of water for 30 minutes without any damage. However, the device is
not intended for constant underwater use.
Always make sure the cap(s) / covers(s) are clean, free from sand or debris
and correctly fitted. The device will only meet IP67 ratings if all rubber seals,
gasket(s) and cap(s) / covers(s) are in place. If you notice a muffling of audio
after submersion gently shake the unit to clear excess water. If your device is
exposed to salt water clean it thoroughly after use with fresh water.
The USB cables, power adapters, and unit with an improperly fitted cap, are
NOT waterproof.
To prevent fire or shock, do not attempt to charge this unit if it is wet or you
suspect water has entered the unit. In this situation, please return the unit to
Grace Digital for a free assessment. If we have found that the unit has carried
water we will repair or replace the unit free of charge.
SAFETY ADVISORY & WARNING:
Read and Follow all Instructions. Use only as intended.
CAUTION: Do NOT open to repair. A qualified technician must carry out
repair work.
CAUTION: ATTENTION: Do NOT charge while the unit is wet. Towel dry
the unit AND make sure all connections are dry BEFORE
For Charging
AC (5V, 2A) USB Wall Outlet Power Adapter
AC (5V, 1A) USB Car Power Adapter
For Mounting
Suction Cup Mount (¼” mount)
Handlebar Mount Adapter (¼” mount)
Models: GDI-EXPPB100/101
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Carabiner