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1. HowtoClamaWarranty nana narra ne nenne Introduction As you will soon find out the sCharger 14 is a very unique high powered solar charger It is capable of charging USB tablets and other rechargeable devices directly from the sun It does not use any internal batteries It will run a USB tablet or smartphone directly from the sun It utilizes fairly complex circuitry that makes it very simple to use With proper use and care the sCharger 14 will provide many years of service Most USB devices now come with their own charge sync cable This is the same cable that can be used to charge your device with the sCharger 14 We have found that most of the new modern devices include a cable that have a mini or micro USB connector on one end and a standard USB sized connector on the other end If you don t have a cable you should most likely be able to find your USB cable on the internet or at a local store Getting Started Simply unfold the sCharger 14 and place it in the sun with solar cells facing up The little box on the back has two female USB connectors with corresponding LED indicators The indicators should light up when the solar panel sees light The LEDs will light up even in the slightest sunlight In order to get maximum power the panel should be in full sunlight Simply plug your USB device into one of the USB sockets on the back of the sCharger 14 using your device s charge
2. To obtain warranty the consumer must contact customer service via telephone 888 308 4786 or via email at info suntactics com for 5 year warranty applicants they will be asked for a warranty receipt number consumers with the standard warranty will be asked for their name phone number serial number and if applicable will be given an RMA number this number must be visible on the front of the package RMA Suntactics ATTN EXCHANGE DEPT 1430 Koll Circle Ste 107 San Jose CA 95112 There is a 15 fee that the consumer will be asked to pay for and this covers the shipping cost for sending out a new replacement please allow 2 weeks for the unit to process and ship to its destination Note filling out the registration form is not necessary for a 2 year warranty 9 SUNTACTICS pad dm Ed Www suntactics com
3. Use USB extension cable to bring into shade Move the solar panels into direct sunlight with solar cells facing up iPhone iPad incompatibility message or triangle warning Panel has been shaded or was connected while in the shade then moved into the sun While in full sunlight plug the iPhone into the sCharger 14 or just leave alone and charging will commence within 5 minutes or so and message will go away Use Auto Retry port iPhone iPad will not charge at all from AC charger or sCharger 14 charger unknown Sync with iTunes or upgrade firmware iPhone iPad battery completely dead and will not reboot while solar charging iPhone iPad charge indicator showing plug icon instead of lightning bolt icon This happens when you do not charge the phone Over heating Just give solar charging some time and your iDevice should eventually reboot Could take up to hour Cool down then retry My tablet or phone does not show charge indicator Some model phones seem to discharge Cable converter may be required Low light conditions and solar charger continued cycling causes phone screen to come on Put the device in sleep or turn off and you should get a charge You may also use a P1000 adaptor cable if you want to use while charging Use Manual M USB port Troubleshooting iDevices and incompatible messages If the iDevice iPhone iPad etc
4. shows an incompatibility message it basically translates to it needing more power These messages will not in any way harm your iPhone It means the sCharger 14 is not outputting the full energy needed to activate the iDevices internal charger Make sure the sCharger 14 is in the sun After you plug your iDevice into the sCharger 14 and you see the charge icon activate then you are charging If not then unplug the phone and plug it back in while the sCharger 14 is in the sun then let the sCharger 14 do its job Use port A for Auto Retry For battery status verification take a note of the percentage charged see note below then come back in ten minutes and verify how much it increased Go to Settings gt General gt Usage then turn Battery Percentage ON If this option is unavailable then your iPhone needs an IOS update Website and Videos Informational videos www suntactics com videos Support user manual updates and FAQs www suntactics com support Limited Warranty Warranty Period The warranty period for SUNTACTICS portable solar chargers whether purchased from the website or any authorized dealers such as Amazon E Bay or certified distribution channels is a period of five 5 years from the date of January Ist 2014 All purchases after January 1st 2014 are guaranteed only two 2 years of warranty from the date of purchase Warranty period for batteries is a period of 6 months from the date of purchase 2 ye
5. cable Either port will charge your device but each port has a special function If you are charging an iPad start with using Port A Please read the USB Ports section for more info on port functionality Also note as the sun moves the solar panel could eventually get blocked by an obstruction like a tree or a building etc Try and strategically place it where there will be no obstructions USB manual M port USB Auto Retry A port iPad Charging The sCharger 14 can charge all versions of iPad and iPad mini Instructions gt Place the sCharger 14 in the sun gt While avoiding shading to the panel plug the iPad into the sCharger 14 into port A gt Note the charge icon If it is a lightning bolt then it is charging Press top button to put iPad into sleep mode gt Not necessary but setting background image to a dark image will help speed charging gt Keep iPad in shade on hot days by wrapping in towel or equivalent gt Tip A heavy gauge after market charge cable will boost iPad charging speeds even when wall charging v More explained about the ports in the USB ports section iPhone and iPod Touch Charging These devices are fully supported You will most likely be surprised how quickly your iPhone will charge with the sCharger 14 The sCharger 14 is powerful enough to charge two smart phones at once at full wall charger rated speeds and sometimes even faster Instructions v Place the sC
6. out of the water and gently shake the water out of the USB box with USB port hole facing down If condensation collects in the USB box you can also blow out the water then let it dry completely by leaning the sCharger 14 so that the USB port is facing up You could also use a hair dryer too but do not heat the box up too much It could melt at 170 degrees or so USB Ports The sCharger 14 contains two USB charge ports These ports can be used simultaneously But the sCharger 14 delivers more than enough energy to charge one tablet device at full speed You can also plug a smart phone into it at the same time and get full speed charging Either port will work to charge your USB device however the Auto Retry port has a unique feature that is especially useful when charging some devices notably iDevices As you learn more about how the sCharger 14 works you will build on strategies to get the most out of its abilities The Auto Retry port The Auto Retry port is one of the reasons the sCharger 14 works so well The Auto Retry will activate within 5 minutes after being placed in the sun Once activated there are a few good things that start happening to further optimize charging If a momentary shadow appears like a cloud or even a person walking in front of the panel some USB devices will give up charging and show a warning message They will often not restart when the sun is again available Charging from the Auto Retry port takes care of interr
7. power in the shade What does this do to your solar charging session Not much good Most smartphones need a required level of energy for their internals to start charging When the solar panel is not giving out enough power the phone can get confused cause the screen to come on and actually drain the battery in some cases We highly recommend opportunity charging Solar charge when you take a rest for lunch at breakfast or even dinner The sChargers are very powerful when sun shines on them and you will be quite surprised house quickly your smart device will top off in such a short amount of time don t care still want to mount it to my backpack So you want the challenge and to show off your sCharger If you will be in the direct sun at least 80 of the time then great your smart device will probably stay at 100 If you want more challenge and think you can still be successful walking under trees then we recommend purchasing a USB storage battery 4 see our store USB batteries are much less finicky and can charge at a lower power level However do not expect the USB battery to be fully charged if you are mostly in shade conditions It will still take time Cleaning and Caring for your sCharger If you find dust on the panels you can simply wipe them off using a soft cloth with a non abrasive spray cleaner or just clean water Water Resistance The sCharger 14 is water resistant If it falls in water take it
8. Charger 14 keep charging If plugged into the A USB port this message will eventually go away If you have other issues with charging like slow charging times this could be an indication of a faulty battery in the phone Charging other devices If you can get your USB device to charge from a PC USB port then it should solar charge from the sCharger 14 What you will find is that some tablet devices will not charge from a PC USB but yet will charge from the sCharger 14 This is because the sCharger 14 supplies the required power to charge tablets The sCharger 14 can also charge USB backup batteries USB batteries can be found in many stores or online on our website suntactics com Many of these portable USB battery packs are inexpensive Just simply plug the USB battery pack into the sCharger 14 while in the sun When charging is complete you can either use the USB battery to charge your device right away or store it for later use at night or for emergency power outages You can even run USB led lights from these batteries in emergency situations The sCharger 14 can also charge AAA AA USB battery chargers available online and in some retail stores Mounting to a Backpack We have many customers ask us if they can mount their sCharger to a back pack or a bike While possible we really can t guarantee success Why Well what do you get when you re walking on a typical trail Lots of trees Solar panel outputs can drop as much at 90
9. Salt and corrosion tested resistant Water resistant tested to 40 feet Approximate Charge Times Device Time iPad1 2 mini 3 5 hours iPad 3 4 6 9 hours 10 tablets 3 7 hours 7 8 tablets and iPad mini 3 5 hours eReaders B amp W 2 3 hours eReaders Color 3 6 hours iPhone All Models 1 5 3 hours Android HTC Samsung 3 4 hours USB battery 1500 2500mA 1 5 3 hours USB battery 5000mA 2 5 5 hours AA AAA Cells 1 5 2 5 hours GoPro and other USB cameras 1 5 3 hours Can charge two devices at once at this rate Troubleshooting Note that some of the troubleshooting items are not sCharger 14 specific problems Some of these problems can happen regardless of what charger you are using The sCharger 14 does not charge at full capacity through glass especially UV filtered glass Glass blocks a large portion of the sun s rays so charging through glass such as on the dash of a car or energy efficiency windows may not be as fast Keep the device to be charged cool in the shade if possible Heat will shorten the life of your batteries and may cause some devices to shut down or stop charging because of overheating Trouble Possible Cause Solution Device starts charging then stops Device won t charge at all USB Device is overheating Charging through glass Solar panel upside down Move device to be charged to a cooler place in the shade
10. a SUNTACTICS X SUNTACTICS sCharger 14 14 Watt USB Solar Charger The sCharger 14 The most powerful USB solar charger in its class sCharger 14 User Manual V4 1 Made in the USA Table of Contents MITER OC e Ss saiam ace ira ssa a a a a A GettingStarted EEE SEED EEE EEE EE EEE EEE Enna EE Eanes iPad K Jot Ige In e PRERERERFEFERERPFEFEERFEFEFEFEFEPEFEFEFEPEFFFRERERFPEREREREREREREREREREREREREREERERERRRERS iPhone and iPod Touch Ch rding uusssssissisitaten nn nn Charging other Tablet DevicesandHighPowerReaders Android Ph ne Chardind usae RR edlen Charging other devices ana MountingtoaBackpack e CleaningandCaringforyoursCharger Water RESIStIN Eeron perie nsr nennen naeh USB POPS So Sd The Auto Retry Ports The Manual Portege nn bilal SPECICATION S ie sea arar ee dee dede ds lll ile eid dee dede dede dedemi ApproximateChargeTimes En aeiaai O a Troubleshooting ee Troubleshooting iDevicesandincompatiblemessages Limited Warranty aaa al al dal aaa AS bd dd ld data dat aa hide a Warranty Period EXCIUSIONS samara amaaa nn Warranty Limited to Original Purchaser HowtoReceive5 YearWarranty
11. ar warranty is guaranteed for any solar charger from the date of purchase proof of purchase required however to receive a 5 year warranty the consumer must fill out the warranty registration form below within 30 days from the date of purchase after 30 days registration for a 5 year warranty becomes invalid and will only be guaranteed two 2 years of warranty from the date of purchase Exclusions SUNTACTICS warranties do not apply to a product that is abused misused modified physically damaged or used for anything other than normal use as authorized by a SUNTACTICS product manual Warranty Limited to Original Purchaser The warranty on SUNTACTICS products is limited to the original buyer consumer purchaser and is non transferable Original proof of purchase must be under the name of the consumer who requests a warranty replacement How to Receive 5 Year Warranty To obtain the 5 year warranty the consumer must either i sign registration form card or register online www suntactics com warranty registration ii call customer service 888 308 4786 iii or email info suntactics com within 30 days from the date of purchase to receive the 5 year warranty Consumer must have original proof of purchase order number from Amazon Ebay or Suntactics com The consumer will receive a PDF document via e mail a 5 year warranty receipt that is proof of registry of a SUNTACTICS portable solar product How to Claim a Warranty
12. harger 14 where it can see the sun While avoiding shading to the panel plug the iPhone into the sCharger 14 into port A On hot days keep iPhone as cool as possible by wrapping in a towel Look for the lightning icon battery indicator Try to be patient and let the sCharger 14 do its job v vyv More explained about the ports in the USB ports section Charging other Tablet Devices and High Power Readers USB type tablets and color eReaders can also be charged from the sCharger 14 Most of the time you can follow the procedures in the iPad charging section If your tablet device does not show the charge indicator or you have had issues charging with other aftermarket USB chargers and USB solar chargers you will need a P1000 charge cable adaptor Another option is to put the device in sleep or off mode and it should charge as well Android Phone Charging An Android phone is considered a phone that is running the Android operating system Samsung Galaxy phones are Android phones Different Android 3 phones have different charging behaviors In general try and keep the phone as cool as possible If the phone gets too hot you may get a battery full indication or other warning If you suspect full overcast conditions or you are charging the Android near dusk hours then use the M port Some Android phones can become confused if the sCharger 14 becomes fully shaded and will display a USB sync message This is okay just let the s
13. uptions by doing a charger reset automatically As long as the sCharger 14 sees sun the USB device will continue to charge Any messages that may have been displayed on the device will eventually disappear when the Auto Retry kicks in Also if the sun becomes brighter because cloud haze disappears the Auto Retry will cause some more sophisticated USB devices to kick into a bulk charging state Some devices may make a signal sound when in auto mode this is normal and is a nice indicator that your phone is still charging and not to forget about it The Manual Port The manual port is a solid source of power It will not do a retry if the sun is interrupted If you suspect complete overcast or even raining conditions using the Auto Retry port could cause your phone screen to come on momentarily On some devices the screen s consumption will cause a power drain Solar 5 panels are at their best in sunlight If you expect full overcast to almost raining conditions you may want to charge from the Manual port to at least get a trickle charge Specifications Connector Type USB Type A Output Voltage USB 5 0V on two ports Output Current USB 2 8A 2800mA Output Power 14 Watts Temperature Optimum lt 110F Max 160F Indicator Bright LEDs Dimensions open 11 5 x 14 5 29cmx 36 5cm Dimensions closed 11 75 x 7 25 30cm x 18cm Weight 1 4 Ibs 635 Grams Weather and corrosion

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