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1. Entr raras rarana Introduction As you will soon find out the sCharger 8 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 smartphone directly from the sun and charge another at the same time Itis a great companion for midsized tablet devices It utilizes fairly complex circuitry that makes it very simple to use With proper use and care the sCharger 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 using2. 19 6cmx18 4cm Weight 13 90z 395 Grams Weather and corrosion Salt and corrosion tested resistant Water resistant tested to 40 feet Approximate Charge Times Device Time iPad1 2 4 6 hours iPad 3 4 7 10 hours iPad Air 4 6 hours 10 tablets 5 8 hours 7 8 tablets and iPad mini 3 4 hours eReaders B amp W 2 3 hours eReaders Color 3 6 hours iPhone All Models 2 3 hours Android HTC Samsung 3 5 hours USB battery 1500 2500mA 1 5 3 hours USB battery 5000mA 5 6 hours AA AAA Cells 2 3 hours GoPro and other USB cameras 2 4 hours Troubleshooting Note that some of the troubleshooting items are not sCharger 8 specific problems Some of these problems can happen regardless of what charger you are using The sCharger 8 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
3. your device s charge 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 all Models Charging The sCharger 8 can charge all versions of iPad and iPad mini Instructions gt Place the sCharger 8 in the sun gt While avoiding shading to the panel plug the iPad into the sCharger 8 into port A gt Note the charge icon If it is a lightning bolt then it is charging gt 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 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 8 The sCharger 8 is powerful enough to charge two smart phones at once at full wall charger rated speeds and sometimes even faster Instr
4. can drop as much at 90 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 I 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 see our store USB batteries are much less finicky and can charge at a lower 3 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 Suntactics sChargers are very rugged and can handle a lot of abuse We just ask to take care not to fold the panel backwards Fold with the panel in the direction where the solar cells meet NN Z
5. A Try and keep your scharger 8 clean 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 8 is water resistant If it falls in water take it out ofthe 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 8 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 8 contains two USB charge ports These ports can be used simultaneously 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 8 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 8 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 su
6. a cooler place in the shade 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 t
7. age This is okay just let the sCharger 8 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 8 What you will find is that some tablet devices will not charge from a PC USB but yet will charge from the sCharger 8 This is because the sCharger 8 supplies the required power to charge tablets The sCharger 8 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 8 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 8 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
8. an Tat SUNTACTICS sCharger 8 8 Watt USB Solar Charger The sCharger 8 The most powerful USB solar charger in its class sCharger 8 User Manual V4 1 Made in the USA Table of Contents IiHEROAUCKHION RR UV PDD an DD DRC EE Getting Started seine gia bar ati atada danada il aaa aaa Ses Geberit iPad all Models Charging errar e iPhoneandiPodTouchCharging nn Charging other Tablet DevicesandHighPowerReaders Android Phone Charging saidas ais adiada dada dad bad aa dead id daie Chargingotherdevices nan eaten ed MountingtoaBackpack e CleaningandCaringforyoursCharger Water RESIStIN CE ikisi siiri kak ALARA GAMA YARA SARAL USB ORES E a The Auto Retry DON asian ke mak ksk slntiisa berilen kesi benii iaeei The Manual Port saanen ai a ala ade a alya alara ine SPECICATION Srania af a Bt Bl Gen a a a e nn i ak ApproximateChargeTimes 0000 TroUDIESNOOtIM Yare dalan hee nn Troubleshooting iDevicesandincompatiblemessages Limited Warranty asa km kal el ki a Warranty Period EXCIUSIONS ana Warranty Limited to Original Purchaser HowtoReceive5 YearWarranty HowtoClamaWarranty
9. er 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 card enclosed 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 noted in 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 To claim a standard warranty the consum
10. er 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
11. he iDevice iPhone iPad etc 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 8 is not outputting the full energy needed to activate the iDevices internal charger Make sure the sCharger 8 is in the sun After you plug your iDevice into the sCharger 8 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 8 is in the sun then let the sCharger 8 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 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 1st 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 year warranty is guaranteed for any solar charg
12. n is again available Charging from the Auto Retry port takes care of interruptions by doing a charger reset automatically As long as the sCharger 8 sees sun the USB device will continue to charge Any messages that may have been displayed on 4 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 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 Output Current USB 5 0V on two ports 1 6A 1600mA Output Power 8 Watts Temperature Optimum lt 110F Max 160F Indicator Bright LEDs Dimensions open 7 75 x 14 5 19 6cm 36cm Dimensions closed 7 75 x 7 25
13. uctions gt Place the sCharger 8 where it can see the sun gt While avoiding shading to the panel plug the iPhone into the sCharger 8 into port A gt On hot days keep iPhone as cool as possible by wrapping in a towel gt Look for the lightning icon battery indicator Vv Try to be patient and let the sCharger 8 do its job 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 8 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 2 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 8 becomes fully shaded and will display a USB sync mess
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