The Loop Gear DOT SK09 is a portable multi-functional device integrating lighting, entertainment, and practical tools. Core operations revolve around "single-click / double-click/triple-click/long-press the button" and "rotate the dial". This guide combines basic controls and advanced functions, explaining everything from powering on to operating each mode step by step to help you say goodbye to operational confusion once and for all.
I. Basic Operations: Power On / Wake Up & Sleep / Power Off
The device’s "power on" is also referred to as "wake up", and "power off" typically means "sleep mode" (low-power standby). Operations vary slightly by scenario, as detailed below:
1. Power On / Wake Up
Wake Up in Pure Flashlight Mode: Simply turn on the light, and the device will power on automatically;
Wake Up in Other Modes: Single-click the top button to power on;
Wake Up in Lock Mode: You must unlock the device first (see Chapter III for unlocking methods) before powering on normally.
Pro Tip: When returning to the first-level menu, the screen will display the battery level, allowing you to easily check the remaining power.
2. Sleep / Power Off
Power Off in Pure Flashlight Mode: Simply turn off the light, and the device will enter sleep mode automatically;
Power Off in Other Modes: Long-press the button to manually enter sleep mode;
Auto Power Off: The device will automatically enter sleep mode after 60 seconds of inactivity (default duration, adjustable in settings) to save battery.
II. Mode Selection: Quickly Switch Core Functions
The device’s main menu includes4 core modes: Lock Mode, Flashlight Mode, Fidget Mode, and Settings Mode. Switching and activating modes is intuitive:
Select a Mode: Rotate the dial to switch between mode options in the main menu;
Activate the Function: After selecting a mode, single-click the button to enter the corresponding function;
Return to Previous Level: Except for special instructions, double-click the button to return to the previous menu.
Lock Mode prevents unintended operations and supports two locking methods with corresponding unlocking logic. Status is clearly indicated by on-screen icons.
1. Lock Operation (Two Methods)
Method 1: Direct Lock from Main Menu
Select "Lock Mode" in the main menu and single-click the button to enter lock mode.
Method 2: Lock from Flashlight Mode (Sleep State)
In Flashlight Mode, long-press the button to enter sleep mode, then continue holding the button formore than 2 secondsto lock the device automatically.
2. Unlock Operation (Scenario-Specific)
Unlocking differs slightly between "locked via Lock Mode" and "locked in Pure Flashlight Mode". Here’s how to unlock in each scenario:
Scenario 1: Locked via "Lock Mode" in Main Menu
Unlocking steps:
① Single-click the button to make the "lock icon" pop up.
② Rotate the dial 8 times in any direction to unlock.
③ After successful unlocking, an "unlock icon" will appear on the screen, and the device will automatically return to the main menu.
Scenario 2: Locked in Pure Flashlight Mode
Unlocking steps:
Long-press the button without releasing it; wait for the unlock animation to finish — the device will light up with low-brightness floodlight, indicating successful unlocking.
(II) Flashlight Mode: Multi-Scenario Lighting Control
Flashlight Mode supports brightness adjustment, beam type switching, and special light effects, adapting to daily lighting, emergencies, and other needs.
1. Basic Lighting Operations
Turn Light On/Off: Single-click the button to turn the light on or off;
Adjust Brightness: Rotate the dial to switch between "low brightness" and "high brightness";
Special Light Effects: Double-click the button to enter Ultra-Bright Mode; triple-click to enter Strobe Mode;
Exit Mode: Adjust the brightness to Level 4 or above to automatically return to the main menu.
2. Exclusive Operations in Sleep State
After entering sleep mode by long-pressing the button in Flashlight Mode, you can perform the following precise controls:
Moonlight Mode: Long-press the button forno more than 2 secondsto enter low-brightness Moonlight Mode (suitable for dim nighttime scenarios);
Quick Unlock & Wake Up: After locking, long-press the button to unlock and automatically turn on low-brightness floodlight.
3. High Beam / Flood Beam Switching (Requires Prior Activation)
Activate the Function: Enter "Settings Mode" → "Mode Switch Settings", then rotate the dial to select "Y" (enabled by default);
Switching Methods: Shake the device in Flashlight Mode to quickly switch between high beam (spotlight) and flood beam; or long-press the button to switch beam types, and rotate the dial to adjust the brightness for the corresponding type.
(III) Fidget Mode: Entertainment & Practical Tools
Fidget Mode includes sub-functions like interactive games, timing, and counting. Enter "Fidget Mode" in the main menu, rotate the dial to switch sub-functions, and single-click the button to activate:
Sub-Function
Operation Instructions
Shake Loop Dot
Single-click to enter, then shake the device to start the interactive game;
Coin Mode
Y = "Heads", N = "Tails", I = "Coin Stands Upright" — rotate the dial to select a result;
Immortal Guidance Mode ( Signpost)
Keep the device still, and a random arrow direction will appear on the screen;
Electronic Wooden Fish Mode
Single-click to enter, then rotate the dial to trigger "+1 Merit"; 1 page contains 52 grids, and you’ll level up after 100 recorded pages; quick tap to reset all data;
Horizontal Mode
Horizontal motion effects will appear on the screen based on the device’s tilt angle;
Gem Catching Mode
Start at Level 1; rotate the dial to control the "gem catcher" below to catch falling gems; collected gems provide energy to clear the bottom two rows of obstacles;
Stopwatch Mode
Single-click to start timing/rotate the dial; triple-click to pause; single-click again to record up to 4 groups of time; rotate the dial to view records; double-click or five-click to clear records and exit;
Timer Mode
• Adjust Time: Rotate the dial to adjust the time.
• Start/Pause: Single-click to start/pause.
• Turn Off Vibration Alert: Single-click to turn off when it vibrates for alerts.
• Quick Select Preset Times: Triple-click to quickly select preset times (10s, 30s, 60s, 5min, 10min, 30min, 60min).
Counter Mode
Rotate the dial to add or subtract 1; the device will vibrate once every 10 counts;
Light Effect GIF Mode
Under 3 warning icons: Single-click to enter, then rotate the dial to adjust brightness;
Under 5 dynamic icons: Single-click to start, then rotate the dial to adjust light effect speed;
Under Stepless Gradient icon: Rotate the dial to adjust the dot matrix screen color;
Album Mode
Rotate the dial to switch icons; single-click to select; triple-click to enter/exit scroll playback.
Enter "Settings Mode" in the main menu, single-click the button to access specific settings, and rotate the dial to adjust parameters:
1. Direction Adjustment Settings
Function: Customize the dial’s operating direction;
Operation: Rotate the dial to select "clockwise" or "counterclockwise" (clockwise by default).
2. Auto Power-Off Countdown Settings
Function: Adjust the duration of inactivity before auto-sleep;
Operation: Rotate the dial to set the time (60 seconds by default); for 100 seconds, the screen will display "00" with 1 blue grid below (up to 4 grids, representing time gears).
IV. Charging & Additional Operations
1. Charging Method
The device supports Type-C charging — simply connect it to a charger to start charging.
2. Operations While Charging
Single-click the button: Turn the light on or off;
Double-click the button: Switch light effects;
Long-press the button: Turn on the screen and turn off all lights.
