Biolite Powerlight Mini User Manual

IMPORTANT: Read all instructions and

warnings before use.

Care & Maintenance: If PowerLight Mini

gets dirty, just wipe away with damp
towel. The PowerLight Mini is weather
resistant. Do not leave out in rain for
prolonged period of time and do not
submerge in water.

Product Specifications: Water Resistant.

Dimensions: 3.35 x 2.10 x 0.59 in; 85 x 51
x 15 mm Weight: 2.82 oz/80g Inputs:
Micro USB charge in Outputs: USB charge
out Burn Time: 52 LO/5 HI Lumens: 135
Lm Battery: 1350 mAh lithium-ion

WARNING: The PowerLight Mini contains

batteries. Keep away from heat. Store in cool
dry area when not in use.

In the Box: PLM, Micro-USB Cable, Universal

Front/Rear Bike Mounting Clamp (20-30 mm),
Quick Start Guide

Prior to First Use: The PowerLight mini

comes packaged in a Demo Mode that allows
you to cycle through all the lighting modes

and then turns off. To disable Demo Mode,

hold the power button for 10 seconds until
the lantern blinks twice. Alternatively, you
may also disable Demo Mode by plugging the
PowerLight Mini in via micro-USB to any USB
power source.

SETUP

1

1.

Prior to first use, charge up your PowerLight Mini via

micro-USB. The LED indicator will blink upwards to show the
PowerLight Mini is charging and the 4 LEDs will turn solid when
the battery is full (approx. 3 hours).

The PowerLight Mini features an integrated clipstand that can

2.

transform the PowerLight mini into a Lantern, Wearable Light,
or Bike Light. (1.1)

3.

To Use as Lantern: Rotate the clipstand out
counterclockwise from the light panel to your desired angle.
Note: Do attempt to force the clipstand clockwise beyond
its range of motion, it is intended to stay rigid in that

direction for wearability. (1.2)

4.

To Use as Wearable Light: Gently push the clipstand clockwise
from the light panel and slip onto your shirt collar, pocket,
or strap. Note: The clipstand performs best when the PowerLight
Mini is vertical. This eliminates the risk of slippage. (1.3)

5.

To Use as Bike Light: Keep Clipstand flush with the

PowerLight mini and attach to included bike mount. See end of
this manual for Bike Mount installation tips.

LIGHTING

2

Press -

for White Lantern and to

1x

Activate Charging. Press &
Hold to Dim White Lantern

for White Lantern + Point Light

2x

3x for Red Lantern

4x for White Strobe

5x for Red Strobe

Components & Controls

1. Power Button

2. LED Battery Indicator

3. Clipstand

1.2 1.3

4. Point Light

5. Lantern Panel

6. USB Charge Out

1.1

2.1

7. Micro USB Charge In

8. USB Cable

9. Bike Mount

The PowerLight Mini has 5 lighting modes; White Lantern, Red

1.

Night Vision, Red/White Strobe, and White Point Light. (2.1)

2.

To turn the PowerLight Mini ON, press power button once. To
change lighting modes, click power button again within 2
seconds and keep clicking until you reach desired mode.

Lantern mode is dimmable, allowing you to control your light

3.

strength and prolong battery life. To DIM, hold the power

button down. Light will flash when you have reached the

lowest setting.

4.

To turn PowerLight Mini OFF, press power button once or
cycle through all 5 lighting modes.

USAGE TIP: When turning on, the PowerLight Mini’s memory

returns to its last used lighting function. Press to preferred
setting. If White Lantern is dimmed, press and hold to dim to
preferred setting.

LOCK MODE: If you want to lock the PowerLight Mini to avoid

accidental activation, hold the power button for 3 seconds
while it is OFF. When you want to unlock it, hold again for 3

seconds. It will flash once to show that it is out of Lock Mode.

CHARGING TIPS:

1.

The PowerLight Mini can provide a backup boost of power to
your phone and other devices. Note that charging devices will
shorten the lighting hours of the
PowerLight Mini.

2.

There are 4 LED lights on the side of your PowerLight Mini to
represent the power reserves of the internal 1350mAh battery.
When all 4 LED lights are solid, the PowerLight Mini is fully
charged. (2.2)

3.

To charge devices, insert the USB end of the device’s approved
charging cable into the PowerLight Mini’s USB charge-out
station located on the side of the light. To engage charging,
press PowerLight Mini power button once. The PowerLight

Mini will not charge devices via the micro-USB panel. (2.3)

4.

To re-charge the PowerLight Mini, plug in via micro-USB to
any USB power source.

5.

When charging, the solid LED lights will show the fullness of
the battery while the remaining blinking lights convey active
charging and how much remains until full.

NOTE: Battery Reserve Feature: When the battery level goes

below 5% of available reserves, the battery panel will begin to

flash a single LED. The PowerLight Mini will stop offering

charge-out via USB to other devices and will switch into its
lowest-light setting to prolong burn time. Connect the
PowerLight Mini to a power supply to recharge battery and
reactivate all lighting and charging functions.

2.2 2.3

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

BIKE MOUNT INSTALLATION

3

Slide the black clamp (3.1) onto the handlebar or seat post of

1.

your bike. Line the interior with the included rubber shims to

customize the fit. (3.2)

2.

When clamp is secure, use a phillips head screwdriver (not
included) to attach the rectangular mount to the clamp. (3.3)

3.

The PowerLight Mini clip stand clips into the mount. To remove
the PowerLight Mini from the bike mount, push the lever. (3.4)

WARRANTY

BioLite has a 1-year limited warranty. Should this product not function properly under normal
use within 1 year of purchase, contact BioLite or your local distributor for return process

information. BioLite alone will determine if the problem is due to a manufacturing flaw. If so,

BioLite will repair or replace the unit at its discretion and send it to you, free of charge. This
warranty does not cover any damage or malfunction arising from misuse, improper
maintenance, negligence, normal wear and tear, or accident. Never alter the PowerLight Mini
in any way or use with any part or accessory not expressly approved by BioLite. This warranty
applies only to the original purchaser and proof of purchase is required. All implied warranties
required under law are limited to one year. BioLite shall not be liable for any consequential or
incidental damages whatsoever. BioLite shall not be held liable if the product or defect herein

causes damage or failure of other equipment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You

may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation or exclusion of
implied warranties, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.