HOTO Rechargeable Car Flashlight Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: HOTO

Table of Contents

HOTO Rechargeable Car Flashlight
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Instructions
Battery Safety
Charging
Product Overview
How to Use
Battery level indicator
Troubleshooting
Speciﬁcations
Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communications Commission
Documents / Resources
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HOTO Rechargeable Car Flashlight

Product Information

Specifications

Strike Bezel: Yes
Beam Adjuster: Yes
Battery: Rechargeable
Side Light: Yes
Type-C Charging Port: Yes
Mode Adjuster: Yes
On/Off Button: Yes
Magnetic Base: Yes
Battery Level Indicator: Yes
Seat Belt Cutter: Yes
Window Breaker: Yes

Product Overview

Thank you for using the HOTO Flashlight Power.

The flashlight comes with the following features:

Strike Bezel
Beam Adjuster
Battery
5 Level Battery Level Indicator
Type-C Charging Port
On/Off Button
Side Light
Magnetic Base
Tailcap Indicator
Seat Belt Cutter
Window Breaker

Product Usage Instructions

Charging

The flashlight must be fully charged before its first use.

Follow the steps below to charge the flashlight:

Slide the beam adjuster upwards to expose the Type-C charging port.
Insert the provided Type-C charging cable into the charging port.
Connect the other end of the charging cable to a power source.
The flashlight will start charging.

Turning On and Off

To turn the flashlight on or off, use the on/off button as follows:

Press and hold the on/off button for 0.5 seconds to turn the flashlight on.
Press and hold the on/off button for 0.5 seconds again to turn the flashlight off.

Main Light Mode

In the main light mode, you can adjust the brightness levels and turn off the flashlight.

Follow the steps below:

Press and hold the on/off button for 0.5 seconds to turn on the low light.
Press the on/off button again to cycle through the brightness levels: medium light – high light – low light.
Press and hold the on/off button for 0.5 seconds again to turn the flashlight off.

Side Light Mode

In the side light mode, you can adjust the brightness levels, activate strobe mode, and turn off the flashlight. Follow the steps below:

Press and hold the on/off button for 0.5 seconds to enable the low light.
Press the on/off button again to cycle through the brightness
levels: high light – blinking red light – blinking fog light – low light.
Press and hold the on/off button for 0.5 seconds again to turn the flashlight off.

Strobe Mode/SOS Mode

The flashlight has a strobe mode and SOS mode. Follow the steps below to activate them:

Press and hold the on/off button for 3 seconds at any time to turn on the strobe mode.
Press the on/off button again to cycle through the SOS mode and strobe mode.
Press and hold the on/off button for 0.5 seconds again to turn the flashlight off.

Adjusting the Beam

To adjust between the spotlight and floodlight, slide the beam adjuster up and down accordingly.

Battery Level Indicator

The flashlight has a battery level indicator to show the remaining battery power.

The indicator operates as follows:

If the battery level is above 20%, the indicator will remain white.
If the battery level is 20% or below, the indicator will remain red until the battery runs out and the flashlight turns off.
The battery level indicator will breathe when charging and turn off when charging is completed.
If charging the flashlight when its battery is full, the battery level indicator will turn off after breathing for 20 seconds.

FAQ:

Q: Can children use the seat belt cutter and window breaker?

A: No, children should not use the seat belt cutter and window breaker. These features are intended for adult use only.

Q: Can I leave the flashlight in a car or direct sunlight for a long time?

A: It is not recommended to leave the flashlight in a car or direct sunlight for a long time, especially in hot weather.
- This can cause overheating and may result in burns.

Q: Can I charge the flashlight outdoors on rainy days?

A: No, it is not safe to charge the flashlight outdoors on rainy days.
- Please charge the flashlight in a dry and safe environment.

Q: Is the light bulb replaceable?

A: No, the light bulb of the flashlight is irreplaceable.
- When the light bulb reaches the end of its service life, the entire flashlight needs to be replaced.

Q: Should I avoid directing the light at people’s or animals’ eyes and optical lenses?

A: Yes, it is recommended to avoid directing the light at people’s or animals’ eyes and optical lenses as the flashlight can emit a strong light that may cause discomfort or harm.

Safety Instructions

Please use the ﬂashlight correctly as described in this manual.

WARNINGS

Do not let children use the seat belt cutter and window breaker.
Do not leave the light in a car or direct sunlight for a long time in hot weather, as it may overheat and cause burns.
Do not charge outdoors on rainy days.

Precautions

The ﬂashlight’s light bulb is irreplaceable. When the light bulb reaches the end of its service life, the entire ﬂashlight needs to be replaced.
This product can emit a strong light, please avoid directing the light at people’s or animals’ eyes and optical lenses.

Battery Safety

Do not open or cut the battery.
Do not expose the battery to heat or ﬂames. Keep the battery away from direct sunlight.
Do not subject the battery to mechanical shock.
In case of accidental battery leakage, do not get the leaked liquid on your skin or eyes.
In case of contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention in time.
Charge the ﬂashlight before using it for the ﬁrst time.
After long-term storage, the battery needs to be charged and discharged several times for optimal performance.
The battery is at its best performance when used at room temperature (20°C ± 5°C).
If the ﬂashlight needs to be disposed of, the battery must be removed.
The ﬂashlight must be turned oﬀ before the battery is removed.
Please recycle and dispose of the battery in a proper and environmentally friendly manner.

Usage

The ﬂashlight emits a strong light. Avoid shining the light directly into the eyes of people or animals, or the lenses of optical equipment.
To reduce the risk of injury, children should be supervised by an adult when using the ﬂashlight.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not place the ﬂashlight in water or any other liquids.
Do not place or store the ﬂashlight anywhere near a bathtub or sink.
When the high light (in the main light mode) or the strobe mode is used for a long time, the surface of the ﬂashlight may start to warm up.
This is normal To reduce the risk of burns, do not touch it if this happens.
The IP54 dust-tight and water-resistance function of the ﬂashlight will be ineﬀective without the tail tap.

Charging

Please use a charger that meets the ﬂashlight’s speciﬁcations.
If the ﬂashlight has not been used for a long time and the battery level indicator does not work properly when charged again, continue charging for 30 minutes and then check whether the battery level indicator works normally.
If you use a charger that does not meet the ﬂashlight’s speciﬁcations, any damage to the ﬂashlight caused by this will not be covered by the warranty, and it may lead to other risks.
If the ﬂashlight’s battery reaches 45°C, the charging protection function will be triggered and the charging will be stopped. The recommended ambient temperature for charging is room temperature.
Note: Illustrations of product, accessories, and user interface in the user manual are for reference purposes only. Actual products and functions may vary due to product enhancements.
Read this manual carefully before use, and retain it for future reference.

Product Overview

Thank you for using the HOTO Flashlight Power.

Strike Bezel
Beam Adjuster
Type-C Charging Port
Mode Adjuster
Battery Level Indicator
On/Off Button
Side Light
Magnetic Base
Tailcap
Seat Belt Cutter
Window Breaker

How to Use

Charging

The ﬂashlight must be fully charged before its ﬁrst use.
Slide the beam adjuster upwards to expose the Type-C charging port and insert the charging cable to charge.
Note: The ﬂashlight comes with a Type-C charging cable.

When the ﬂashlight is charging:

Main light: Only low light can be enabled.
Sidelight: You can cycle through low light, blinking red light, and blinking fog light.

Mode adjuster

Turn the mode adjuster to change between the two diﬀerent modes:
Main light mode
Side light mode

On/Oﬀ button

Using the button:

Press and hold the on/oﬀ button for 0.5 seconds to turn the light on or oﬀ.

In main light mode:

Press and hold the on/oﬀ button for 0.5 seconds to turn on the low light, then press again to cycle through medium light – high light – low light.
Press and hold the on/oﬀ button again for 0.5 seconds to turn the ﬂashlight oﬀ.

In side light mode:

Press and hold the on/oﬀ button for 0.5 seconds to enable the low light, then press again to cycle through high light – blinking red light – blinking fog light – low light.
Press and hold the on/oﬀ button again for 0.5 seconds to turn the ﬂashlight oﬀ.

Strobe mode/SOS mode:

Press and hold the on/oﬀ button for 3 seconds at any time to turn on the strobe mode, then press again to cycle through SOS mode – strobe mode.
Press and hold the on/oﬀ button again for 0.5 seconds to turn the ﬂashlight oﬀ.

Beam adjuster

Slide the beam adjuster up and down to adjust between the spotlight and ﬂoodlight.

Battery level indicator

If the battery level is above 20% while the ﬂashlight is turned on, the battery level indicator will remain white. If the battery level is 20% or below, the battery level indicator will remain red until the battery runs out and the ﬂashlight turns oﬀ.
The battery level indicator keeps breathing when charging and will turn oﬀ when charging is completed. If charging the ﬂashlight when its battery is full, the battery level indicator will turn oﬀ after breathing for 20 seconds.

Seat belt cutter

Unscrew the tailcap ﬁrst and then use the seat belt cutter according to the following steps.
Step 1: Pull the seat belt across your chest tight with your hand to keep it straight.
Step 2: Hold the ﬂashlight and slot the taut seat belt into the cutter.
Step 3: Keep the light level and quickly pull it horizontally to cut the seat belt.
The cutter and the seat belt should be at a 45° angle to make cutting easier.

Window breaker

Unscrew the tailcap, place the end of the window breaker perpendicular to the window, and press hard.
The window breaker nail will pop out and break the glass.
Once you let go, the window breaker nail will go back inside the ﬂashlight.

Magnetic base

The magnetic base can be attached to any magnetic surface containing iron, nickel, etc. The magnetic base’s sliding rail allows for 107° rotation of the ﬂashlight.

Troubleshooting

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Note: The ﬂashlight’s light bulb is irreplaceable. When the light bulb reaches the end of its service life, the entire ﬂashlight needs to be replaced.

Speciﬁcations

Model: QWSDT004
Item Dimensions: 188 × 40.5 × 36 mm
Net Weight: Approx. 240 g
Input: 5 V 1.5 A
IP Rating: IP54
Battery Type: Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Rated Capacity: 3100 mAh
Battery Rated Voltage: 3.6 V
Charging Time: Approx. 180 min

Main Light Speciﬁcations

Side Light Speciﬁcations

Regulatory Compliance Information

Disposal and recycling information

All products bearing this symbol are waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE as in directive 2012/19/EU) which should not be mixed with unsorted household waste.
Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment, appointed by the government or local authorities.
Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health.
Please contact the installer or local authorities for more information about the location as well as the terms and conditions of such collection points.

Federal Communications Commission

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

This supplier’s declaration of conformity is hereby for
Product: HOTO Flashlight Power
Model Number(s): QWSDT004
Brand/Trade: HOTO
We declare that the above-mentioned device has been tested and found in compliance with CFR 47 Part 15 Regulation.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference,
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used under the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Representative of Responsible Party for SDoC Company: Shanghai HOTO Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: Building 45, No.50 Moganshan Road, Shanghai, China
Country: China
Telephone No.: 400-021-8696
Manufacturer:
Shanghai HOTO Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: Building 45, No.50 Moganshan Road, Shanghai, China
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