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Table of ContentsAbout USBee .......................................................................... 1Getting Started...................................................................... 2

Product Requirements ...............................................................2

Attaching USBee ..........................................................................2

Using USBee ........................................................................... 4The USBee Interface ...................................................................4

Voltage Warning ..........................................................................4

Selecting Memory Slots ............................................................4

Clearing a Memory Slot .............................................................5

Contacting Technical Support ......................................... 6About Micromat Inc............................................................. 7

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About USBeeUSBee is a diagnostic device that is meant to aid in testing USB ports, cables, and devices. By connect-ing USBee between a USB port and a device’s USB cable, you can get valuable information about the voltage and current being applied to that device.

USB or Universal Serial Bus is a protocol for con-necting devices to a computer, and is also used as a means to charge devices. Voltages typically range between 4.7 v and 5.3 v. Amperage varies depend-ing on the device connected.

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Getting Started

Product Requirements

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NOTE: The LCD display will display may appear scratched when removed from its packaging. Removing the protective film will reveal an un-scratched display.

Attaching USBeeTo use USBee, connect it to an available Type A USB port either on a computer or charger.

The LCD display will display current voltage available from the port. Connecting a device to the Type A USB port on the device will allow USBee to display amperage and begin tracking mil-liamp hours for the connected device.

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Connecting a device via the Type A USB port on USBee will display amperage data. The amperage displayed will depend on the device being charged or how the computer (if applicable) is using the device.

Type A USB port

Alternatively, leave the built-in cable disconnected and connect a micro-USB cable to a Type A USB port or charger, and connect the micro-USB jack to the micro-USB port on the device.

Micro-USB port

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Using USBee

The USB DisplayThe USBee display consists of voltage, amps, milliamp hours, and the currently selected memory slot.

A - Voltage

B - Amperage

D - Memory slot location

Voltage WarningIf the voltage detected by USBee is greater than 5.3 volts or less than 4.7 volts, the screen will flash and an arrow icon will appear on the display indicating either a high or low value warning. Press the button to stop the flashing display. The arrow will continue to display. This warning can be disregarded if you know that the unusual voltage is correct for the device you are using.

Selecting Memory SlotsUSBee will save the amount of current that has passed through the device to the currently selected memory slot. The amount will be indicated in miliamp hours.

Double pressing the button will cause the display to flash. Pressing the button will now change between the 10 available slots (0-9). Double pressing the button again will

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return the display to its normal state.

Clearing Memory SlotsTo clear a memory slot, first double press the button and change to the memory slot prior to the one you wish to clear. Double press the button again to set the display to its normal state. Press and hold the button for three secconds. The display will advance to the next slot with the value reset to 0 mAh.

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Contacting Technical SupportMicromat provides technical support for USBee via email. For a current listing of contact information, please visit our website at www.micromat.com. Technical support is available Monday through Friday (excluding public holidays), from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific time.

Please include the following information for the support technician, and be sure to include it in any email you send to Micromat.

computer USB port to a hard drive, or USB charger to a smart phone)

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About Micromat Inc.

Micromat Incorporated has been developing Macintosh diagnostic utilities since 1989. As the first company to offer diagnostic products for Macintosh, Micromat has pioneered many new technologies for helping Macintosh users bring their computers back to life and to keep them running their absolute best.