User Manual

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On hot days, keep your iPhone as cool as possible by wrapping in a towel. A USB extension cable may also
be used to get phone into the shade
Look for the lightning icon battery indicator
Try to be patient and let the sCharger do its job
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iPad, Samsung, Other Tablet Devices and High Power Readers
The sCharger-5 is at its best with smaller USB devices, but it is capable of charging tablets as well just a little slower. The
latest iPads can take longer because their larger battery sizes. For absolute best results, charge on a clear cool day when
the sun is high in the sky. Like any solar panel, output power lowers as temperature rises. So charge times may vary. The
sCharger 8/14 provides faster charging rates for tablets.
Instructions:
Aim the sCharger in the sun’s general direction.
Lower your screen brightness to 1/3 and turn auto brightness off (sCharger-5)
Press top button to put iPad into sleep mode (sCharger-5)
Set background image to a dark image (most important tip)
Keep the tablet in shade on hot days
Use after market, heavy gauge, charger cable for best results
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Samsung Smartphone and Android OS Phone Charging
Samsung galaxy phones and most all Android OS phones charge extremely well with the sCharger. Simply place the
sCharger in the sun, plug your charging cable into it, then plug the other end of the cable into your phone. The sChargers
also support the latest quick charge feature on the latest smartphones.
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. The
sChargers can also charge USB backup batteries. USB batteries can be found online or any electronics store. These
battery packs are inexpensive and many are less sensitive to heat than your phone. Plug the battery pack into the
sCharger using a USB cable and leave it in the sun to charge. When charging is complete, you can either use it to charge
your device right away or store it for later use. Some of these batteries are specialized for certain brands of phones or
PDAs, some are general purpose. The sChargers can also charge GoPro Cameras, Nikon and Canon batteries (use a USB
battery cradle), 18650, AAA/AA, USB batteries that can be found from many retailers.