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HOW IT WORKS
Use the new Guide 12 Plus to charge AA and AAA
(NiMH) rechargeable batteries. Recharge from the sun
using the Nomad 5 solar panel or any USB port. The
rechargeable battery pack can also be used to power
your phone, wearables, GPS, or boost your tablet in a
pinch. Guide 12 features a 12Wh (4.8V, 2500mAh)
battery capacity (AA), USB-C input/USB-A output
ports, and built-in LED flashlight.
Compatible with:
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USB devices such as phones, GPS,
headlamps, POV cameras.
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Goal Zero Lights: Light-a-Life Mini,
Lighthouse Micro Flash, Crush Light, Crush
Light Chroma.
The Guide 12 has two charging modes. One for AA
(default out of the box) and one for AAA. To switch
between them quick press the BATT CHECK/LIGHT
button 3 times. If all 4 LEDs blink 5 times the Guide
12 is in AA mode. If LEDs 1 & 2 blink 5 times the
Guide 12 is in AAA mode. The charging current for AA
batteries is 800mA and the charging current for AAA
batteries is 400mA. The max output for both types of
batteries is 5V, 2A (10W max)
When charging the LEDs will scroll when battery is
fully charged, all four lights stay on.
NOTE:
If you are in the wrong charging mode the
indicator lights will be inaccurate.
Charging From Solar:
Charging phones, batteries, and other USB-powered
devices from the Nomad 5 is as easy as plugging in.
1. Use the built-in kickstand to position the panel
toward the sun.
2. Plug your phone or Guide 12 into the USB port
located on the back side of the panel and charge up.
STORE
Plug a Goal Zero
recharger or phone
into the panel.
COLLECT
Gather the sun’s energy
with the solar panel.
POWER
Charge gear
anywhere.
NOTE:
When inserting batteries into the Guide 12 and
pressing the BATT CHECK/LIGHT button only one LED
light will display until the unit has been fully charged.
To check the battery level after they are fully charged,
press the BATT CHECK/LIGHT button and the unit will
display approximate charge level by displaying 1,2,3
or 4 LEDs.
Battery indicator is also the button for turning on
flashlight. Hold for approx 5 seconds to turn on/off.
All 4 batteries must be inserted in order to function.
WARNING:
Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly. Match + and - of battery to internal
markings of the Guide 12.
