RUGGED GEEK GeekBeats JOLT5 User manual

USER MANUAL
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JOLT5
GeekBeats
Outdoor IP65 Bluetooth Speaker with Power Bank
REV 1.02E

THANK YOU
Thank you for becoming part of the Rugged Geek
family. The GEEKBEATS JOLT5 is a high quality
Bluetooth™speaker that also functions as a
speakerphone and can charge your USB devices.
The JOLT5 is designed with you in mind. It features
high delity X-Bass drivers, a 5200mAh Samsung
battery, a handy carrying strap, rugged design, USB
charging and easy to use controls.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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Thank You....................................................................................1
Get To Know Your Awesome Speaker..............................2
Charging Your Speaker...........................................................3
Power On & Get Connected ................................................4
Music & Audio Control...........................................................5
Speakerphone............................................................................6
USB Charging.............................................................................7
Specs..............................................................................................8
Trouble Shooting ......................................................................9
Warnings & Legal................................................................... 10
Warranty & Support............................................................. 13
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GET TO KNOW YOUR
AWESOME SPEAKER
Power Button Play/Pause/
Answer Call/
End Call
Volume Down/
Skip Back
Volume Up/
Skip Forward
TOP
Indicator lights: 4 red, 1 blue
(lights are only visible when lit up)
FRONT
3.5 mm Audio-in
Aux Jack
Battery Check
Button
RIGHT
IN/Charging Port
External USB
Charging Port

CHARGING YOUR SPEAKER
Please fully charge the battery in the JOLT5 before
using it for the rst time.
To charge the JOLT5, simply plug the included
(or any) micro USB charging cable into the IN/
Charging Port (accessed by lifting the rubber
protective cover) on the speaker and the other end
into a powered USB port.
When charging, you will notice the red indicator
lights on the front of the speaker will be on. There
are 4 red indicator lights in total. The charge level
is indicated by the amount of red lights that are lit
solid: 1=25%, 2=50%, 3=75%, 4=100%. When fully
charged, all 4 red lights will be lit solid. A ashing red
light indicates the speaker is still in charging mode.
To see the battery charge level, when the speaker is
not being charged, press the “Battery Check Button”
on the side of the speaker. This is accessed by lifting
the rubber protective cover.
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POWER ON
To POWER ON the JOLT5, press the Power Button
for a few seconds. You will see the indicator lights on
the front of the speaker turn on and a tone will be
emitted to let you know it is on. To POWER OFF the
JOLT5, hold the power button down for a few
seconds and you will hear a tone indicating it has
powered off.
GET CONNECTED
There are 2 options to get your device connected to
the JOLT5 Speaker: Bluetooth™Pairing or Aux in.
TO connect using Bluetooth™:
1. Activate your phone or device’s Bluetooth™.
2. Go to your device’s Bluetooth™settings and
ensure it is set to scan for new Bluetooth™devices.
3. Your device should nd the speaker, it will be named
“GB_JOLT_5K” click the device name and pair with it.
4. If your phone asks for a pairing code, please
enter ”0000”
5. After successful pairing, the speaker will make a
prompt sound and the LED light will be solid blue.
To connect using a 3.5mm Aux-in cable, simply
plug the connecting cable into “Aux-in” port on
the speaker and the other end into the Aux-out/
headphone port on the playing device.
POWER ON & GET CONNECTED
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While playing music and other audio through a
compatible Bluetooth™ connection, you are able to
play/pause, skip tracks and adjust the volume from
the speaker itself.
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME: Each single, quick press on
the “+” or “-” button will increase or decrease
the volume. When the volume is at maximum levels,
a “beep” sound will be emitted with each press of the
“+” button.
TO SKIP TO NEXT TRACK: Press the “+” button for
3 seconds continuously.
TO SKIP TO THE PREVIOUS OR EARLIER TRACKS:
Press the “-” button for 3 seconds continuously.
TO PAUSE PLAYBACK: Press the “PLAY/PAUSE”
button , press again to resume playback
NOTE: Play/Pause and Skip functions are only
available when connected to compatible Bluetooth™
devices. Only the volume controls work when
connected with the 3.5mm cable.
MUSIC & AUDIO CONTROL
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Your JOLT5 speaker can also function as a hands
free speakerphone when connected to a compatible
Bluetooth™phone.
ANSWERING A CALL
If a call comes in, simply press the “play/answer call
button” to accept the call. If you answer the call on
your phone instead, some phones may send the call
through your phone instead and then you would have
to manually select the JOLT5 as the audio source for
the call to switch it over.
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
Each Single, quick press on the “+” or “-” button
will increase or decrease the volume. When the
volume is at maximum levels, a “beep” sound will be
emitted with each press of the “+” button.
ENDING A CALL
To end a call, press the “play/answer call button” or
press the end call button on your mobile phone. Once
the call has ended, your music will resume playing if
your mobile phone allows this feature.
SPEAKERPHONE
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The JOLT5 is designed to charge USB devices that
draw from 0.3A – 1A (Most cell phones. Some tablets
and devices requiring 2A may not be able to be
charged by your JOLT5 speaker).
TO USE USB CHARGING:
1. POWER ON the JOLT5
2. Plug the USB power cable that came with the
device you want to charge into the USB port on
the side of the JOLT5 speaker. (Accessed by
lifting the protective rubber cover)
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the device
you want to charge.
USB CHARGING
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BATTERY TYPE: Lithium-Ion
BATTERY CAPACITY: 5,200 mAh @ 3.7v / 19.2 Wh
BATTERY CYCLE LIFE: 1000+
PLAY TIME: ≈ 24 hours (varies by volume level and
audio content)
DRIVERS: 10W (5W per channel)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 160Hz-20KHz
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -22°F (-30°C°) —
+122°F (+50°C)
INPUT (CHARGING) VOLTAGE: 5V / 1A
OUTPUT (USB CHARGING): 5V/1A
BLUETOOTH™RANGE: 33ft/10m (line of sight)
SIZE (L X W X H): 7.1” (18cm) x 2.9” (7.5cm) x 2.2” (5.5cm)
WEIGHT: 15.9 oz (450 gm)
SPECS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
My mobile
device does
not detect the
speaker?
a) Make sure the Speaker
is in pairing mode and
Bluetooth™is turned on on
your device.
b) Make sure you are within
range of the speaker.
c) Check that the device that
you are attempting to pair
with is Bluetooth™compatible.
The signal is
cutting out
A Bluetooth™signal can be
affected by objects that are in
the path of the playing device
and the speaker.
I can’t hear
anything from
my speaker
a) Volume levels can be
controlled independently,
both on the speaker and the
Bluetooth™source device.
Check the volume levels on
both devices to ensure that
they are turned up.
b) If using the 3.5mm aux
cable, check that the cable is
properly connected on both
ends.

WARNING: PLEASE READ THESE SAFETY WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND
PREVENT PROPERTY DAMAGE.
FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Do not expose your JOLT5 to liquid, moisture, humidity, or rain. Do
not use the JOLT5 near a bathtub, sink, sauna, pool, or steam room.
Exposure of the JOLT5 to moisture could result in electric shock.
Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture,
shred, microwave, incinerate, paint, or insert foreign objects into
the JOLT5. Such actions could result in electric shock and will void
your warranty.
CLEAN THE JOLT5 ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH
Do not expose your JOLT5 to extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not leave your JOLT5 in direct sunlight for extended periods
of time.
Do not leave your JOLT5 near open ames such as cooking burners,
candles, or replaces.
WARNINGS & LEGAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
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BATTERY/CHARGER HAZARD
Do not dispose of your JOLT5 in a re. The battery could explode
causing injury or death.
Only charge the battery in accordance with the user instructions
supplied in this manual using an appropriate micro-usb charging
cable.
Do not attempt to disassemble the JOLT5 charger or force open the
built-in battery because this may result in electric shock.
Do not attempt to disassemble the JOLT5 or force open the built-in
battery because this may result in electric shock. There are no user
serviceable components in this device.
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT HAZARD
Do not leave or store the JOLT5 or any of its accessories near or
over your automobile’s air bag because serious injury may result
when an air bag deploys.
OTHER HAZARDS
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean your JOLT5 because this could
cause scratches and damage.
Do not bring your JOLT5 in to contact with any sharp objects
because this could cause scratches and damage.
Do not attempt to repair, modify, or disassemble your JOLT5
yourself, it does not contain any user-serviceable components. Do
not attempt to replace your JOLT5 battery, it is built-in and is not
changeable.
Turn off your JOLT5 prior to boarding an aircraft. Do not use the
JOLT5 inside an aircraft unless allowed by your airline.
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FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and 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. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
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Rugged Geek (“RG”) warrants that it’s JOLT5 (“The Product”) will
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date of purchase (the “”Warranty
Period””). For defects reported during the Warranty Period, RG
will, at its discretion, and subject to RG’s technical support analysis,
either repair or replace any Product sold by RG that contains such a
defect. Replacement parts and products will be new or serviceably
used, comparable in function and performance to the original part
and warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH
HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF
LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
RG’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY
LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT (IN THE FORM AND UNDER THE
TERMS ORIGINALLY SHIPPED), OR TO REPAIR, WHETHER SUCH
CLAIMS ARE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR FOR NEGLIGENCE.
RG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR SPECIAL LOSSES, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY SUCH LOSSES, DAMAGES,
OR EXPENSES ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE
SALE, HANDLING, OR USE OF THE PRODUCT FROM ANY OTHER
CAUSE RELATING THERETO, OR FROM PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS
OF PROFIT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or length of an implied warranty so the above
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply. This Limited Warranty gives
you specic legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which
vary from state to state.
WARRANTY & SUPPORT
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This Limited Warranty is made to the original purchaser from
RG and does not extend to any other person or entity and is not
assignable. It is the obligation of the original purchaser to forward
the Product, with the proof of purchase, to RG.
As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of any battery included
in the RG Product will decrease with time or use, and battery cycle
life will vary depending on use, wireless functionality, and charge
cycles. Accordingly, a decrease in maximum battery capacity or
battery cycle life is not a defect in materials or workmanship,
and this RG Limited Warranty does not cover changes in battery
capacity or battery cycle life. To the extent permitted by local
law, the battery is only warranted against defects in materials or
workmanship resulting in failure of the battery to operate for the
duration of the Limited Warranty Period.
THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTING PRODUCTS TO RG FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID UNDER THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. The Product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or
operated under conditions of extreme temperature, shock, or
vibration beyond RG’s recommendations for safe and effective use.
2. The Product has not been installed, operated, charged, or
maintained in accordance with approved procedures.
3. The Product is disassembled, altered, or repaired by anyone,
except RG.
4. The electrical connections to either the charging input or the
USB output are modied.
5. The Product is subject to improper storage or accidental damage.
6. The original purchaser fails to provide the original bill of sale.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. Normal wear and tear.
2. Cosmetic damage that does not affect functionality.
3. Products where the purchase date is undeterminable.
For additional warranty information and to register your
product, please visit our website at WWW.RUGGEDGEEK.COM
and click on “Support”. You may also email us directly at
[e-mail]
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