ZNEX V'bee User manual

V‘bee
User Manual

Taking a Samsung Smartphone as an example:
For charging a Samsung Smartphone, you can either use integrated charging cable
or you choose our attached charging cable. For second charging option, plug the
USB connector of the charging cable into one of V’bee’s USB outputs and then plug
the micro USB connector into your Samsung device.
How to use V’bee to charge other devices:
Micro USB Output, integrated
cable
Power Level Indicator
Power Indicator
On/OFF Power Button
Micro USB Input 5V1.0A
USB Output 5V/2.1A
USB Output 5V/1A
How to charge V’bee:
Use the attached Micro USB cable to charge V’bee by connecting it to a PC or
Notebook’ s USB port. V’bee can also be charged by an external AC charger. You can
use your iPhone’ s AC charger from Apple or any other AC power adapter which is
included in delivery in most current Smartphones and tablets.
Start the charging process by pressing the Power On Button. During charging, the
Power LED will be on.

The left channel outputs 2100mA max to support Apple’ s iPad and other 5V tablet
computers (not suitable for 12V or 19V tablets).
The right channel outputs 1000mA and can be used for charging all kind of 5V USB
devices like Smartphones, GPS devices, digital cameras etc.
To charge an iPhone or iPad, you can either use our Apple connector in combination
with the attached micro USB cable or your original charging cable from Apple.
Note: The Lightning cable and 30 pin Apple charge cable is a proprietary standard
only Apple manufacturers have the license to. Due to the licensing we are not able to
produce or distribute these cables.
So please use the original Lightning Dock.
To charge a USB device with a different
kind of connector (e.g. mini USB) we
advice you to use your original
connector cable.
V’bee can charge 3 devices at the
same time.
Please do not forget to press the
power button to start the charging
process.
There are 2 USB Output channels you can use for charging your mobile devices.

How to check V’bees power level on the go
V’bee has one power indicator and 3 power level indicators which enable you to check
the remaining power conveniently. Power indicator will be on during discharge to
show your device is successfully connected.
You can check the remaining power by pressing the power button:
1 LED flashing: remaining power is less than 10%
1 LED on: remaining power is between 10% and 30%
LED 1 and LED 2 on: remaining power is between 30% and 70%
LED 1, 2 and 3 on: remaining power is more than 70%
How to check V’bees power level during
charging
LED 1,2 and 3 flashing: less than 30% energy
LED 1 on, LED 2 and 3 flashing: between 30% - 70% energy
LED 1 and 2 on, LED 3 flashing: more than 70% energy
LED 1,2 and 3 on: 100%, fully charged and ready to use
Declaration of Conformity
ZNEX Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG declares responsability that the product V’bee
conforms to the following Council Directive: EMV 2004/108/EC
Conformity with the requirements of this Directives is testified by complete adherence to
the following standards:
EN 61000-6-1: 2007 | EN 61000-6-3: 2007 + A1: 2011
Observe the LED light on unit to determine battery status.

Important notes
Please recharge your V’bee immediately when the last LED is flashing, indicating very
low power level.
V’bee can charge all kind of 5V USB devices. Please note that it is not suitable for
devices with higher Voltage (e.g. 12V tablet computers). V’bee can not charge
for example ASUS tablet transformer series, because they require 15V.
Some device will need a special converter cable to properly charge i.e.:
Samsung Galaxy Tab, Nexus, PSP Vita and some Nokia devices.
V’bee does not support “pass-through” charging at this time. This feature is being
deactivated to avoid severely stress to the Li-Ion cells. Constant charging and dis-
charging will have a negative impact on the battery and the overall lifespan of the
V’bee. We advice you to charge V’bee first, before using it to charge other devices.
V’bee and all Lithium Ion batteries last longest when operating in mid state-of-charge
of 20–80%.
V’bees working temperature range is between -10°C / 14°F – 60°C / 140°F. Do not
expose V’bee temperatures higher than 40°C / 104°F.
Do not expose V’bee to fire or any other high temperatures.
Store your V’bee at 40% charge in a cool and dry place. Best storage temperature range
is between -10° C / 14°F and 25°C / 77° F. Check power level every 2 months.
Do not store or use V’bee close to water, rain or in moisture to prevent short circuit.
Lithium-ion-batteries age. They have only a limited life and will wear out after a
certain number of cycles. Their performance and capacity will reduce after 500
charging cycles.
They only last two or three years, even if they are sitting on a shelf unused. So do not
“avoid using” the V’bee with the thought that your V’bee will last five or six years.
It won’t.

Lithium ion chemistry prefers partial discharge, no deep discharge; so it’s best to avoid
taking V’bee all the way down to zero. Since lithium-ion chemistry does not have a
memory, you do not harm the battery pack with a partial discharge. If the voltage of a
Li-Ion cell drops below a certain level, it’ s ruined.
We do not recommend storing the V’bee (or any other battery) over a long period of
time without use. The battery cells will deteriorate when not in use.
All batteries you store will constantly lose energy over time. If the stored batteries
are completly discharged, certain negative detriments may occur, which include not
starting up.
We recommend to charge and discharge our V’bee once or twice a month (minimum)
to keep battery cells healthy. V’bee and other batteries should not be stored for long
periods.
Never store V’bee in a fully discharged state and never leave V’bee standing for a
long time fully discharged.

Recycling
Environment and Battery
In accordance with the EU battery statutes, it is advisable to deal with depleted
batteries and rechargeable batteries as follows:
V’bee includes rechargeable Lithium-Ionen batteries which lose capacity over time.
Should the batteries no longer recharge (end-of-life), it is prohibited to dispose of
them through household rubbish. Terminally depleted batteries may contain harm-
ful substances, which may be toxic to humans and the environment. Therefore please
return depleted batteries to battery banks, retailers or recycling yards. Returning is free
of charge and in accord with EU regulations.
You can also return depleted V’bee batteries to us. Batteries and rechargeables are
recycled to retrieve valuable raw materials. Battery recycling is the easiest thing in the
world. Please help to preserve our planet.
© ZNEX 2014
This appliance is marked according to the European directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Ensuring this product is disposed of correctly will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact the local city office,
household waste disposal service, or the source from which the product was purchased.
ZNEX Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG | 79106 Freiburg | Münchhofstr. 12

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