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Charging System
The smart charging system on the micro5 uses a USB charging system. The unit comes with a dual-pur-
pose wall module and a standard USB A to B cable. For the fastest recharges use the 2.1A socket on the
charger module. YOU can use the 1A socket but the recharge time will take twice as long.
The micro5 can also recharge from your computer’s USB outlets or a car USB socket. Recharge time from
dead is about 12 hours. The nickle metal hydride batteries we use do not have a “memory” so it’s OK to
recharge at any time.
NOTE: It is wise to NOT leave the charging module in the wall when not in use. Leaving it in the wall will
shorten the life of the charging module. The micro5 cannot be used while it is charging.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
It takes the micro5 12 hours to fully charge. To fully charge the micro5, plug the wall module into an AC
outlet and then plug into the micro5 using the USB cable. After four hours of charging, unplug the USB
cable from the back of the micro5 momentarily and then plug back in. This resets the charging system.
Charge for another four hours.
The unit will not fully charge if left in for the full eight hours without momentarily unplugging and plug-
ing the unit.
A B
Green light on the back of the
micro5 unit turns on during
charging. It shows that cur-
rent is reaching the batteries.
