Ecoxgear GDI-EXSLT820, GDI-EXSLT800 User Manual

EcoSlate

Models: GDI-EXSLT800...820

User Guide

Quick Start Control Buttons & Operations

1

Open Cap on the back of your EcoSlate

2

Turn on the Main Power Switch

3

Press the Standby Button to power on
your EcoSlate

4

Search your Bluetooth Connection on
your Smart Device

5

Pair & Play

LED Status Indicators

Power, Battery Indicator,
Bluetooth, EcoConnect

Battery Level Indicators

Control Buttons

On/Off

Press the Standby Power
Button once to power
ON/OFF.

IMPORTANT: Standby Power
function will NOT operate
when the Master Power is
set OFF. Master Power
Switch under the cap on the
back panel must be set ON
for Standby & your EcoSlate
to operate.

Bluetooth

When turned ON, the
EcoSlate will power
on and search for your
Bluetooth. Refer to Set Up
Recommendations 1-2-3
part for details.

3

EcoConnect

Functionality is only available
between two units. Refer
to EcoConnect - Wireless

Stereo Connection of Two
Speakers 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 EcoSlate will beep to
indicate when maximum
volume setting is reached.

Track Selection

Press button once to select
Previous Song track &
Next Song track .

Play/Pause/Answer

Press button once to pause
& play song tracks and to
answer mobile calls (MUST
be paired with Bluetooth).

LED Flashlight

Press the LED button once
to cycle through four modes:
LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, OFF.

PRESS AND HOLD to turn the
button backlights ON/OFF
on the key pad.

Battery Indicator

Connect USB to power
source. LED on the top panel
indicates USB connection
charging status.

RED: charge in process
GREEN: full charge complete

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.

Set Up Recommendations 1-2-3

Charge Your EcoSlate

1

Before you power on your EcoSlate, connect the USB Micro
port to the USB cable and a 5V power source to fully charge
your EcoSlate for best performance.

NOTE: Before using your EcoSlate for the first time, charge
the unit until all battery level indicators are green, indicating
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
and power adapter included with your EcoSlate.

2

Power On, Battery, & LED Status Indicators

Once fully charged, press the Standby Power Button on
the top of your EcoSlate. You will see the green LED light &
you will hear, “Power on” when powering on.

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Main Power Switch,
located in the back compartment under the cap, is set in
the ON position. If the switch is in the OFF position, your
EcoSlate will not be able to turn on using the Standby
Power Button.

The LED battery level indicators are located on the top of
the unit. Each bar represents 25% of a charge, with 4 full
LEDs indicating a full charge.

Audio playback time over Bluetooth connection is
approximately 12 hours at 75% volume.

3

Bluetooth Pairing & Your Audio

Connecting With Bluetooth:
Connect To Your Smart Device & Play Audio

When your EcoSlate is turned on, the blue LED light on the
top panel will flash, 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 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 selection is made and the Bluetooth
connection is completed, your EcoSlate will announce:
“Connection successful”

Once connected, select and play your desired audio.
Pairing Mode: If the LED is not flashing or if you wish to place

your EcoSlate in pairing mode, press and release the Bluetooth
button on the top panel. Your EcoSlate shall announce “Ready to
connect” when ready to pair to a new device.

NOTE: Your EcoSlate 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 EcoSlate 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 (EcoSlate 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 EcoSlate and delete the Bluetooth connection.
The EcoSlate will then be available to pair & connect to an
alternate Bluetooth enabled Smartphone / Audio Device.