Mini Solar Charger
Version 11/12
Item no. 20 00 63
Intended use
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This product is designed to temporarily supply mobile phones or multimedia devices with a charging voltage of
5 V/DC when no charging cable or power socket is available. This product is also suitable for Micro and Mini /
USB devices operated by rechargeable batteries.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product
for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can
cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and keep them.
Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and product
names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
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Charger
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10 x charging adaptors
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Charger cable
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Wrist strap
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Operating instructions
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Safety instructions
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Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
Persons / Product
The solar module’s performance can vary depending on weather conditions. Keep this in mind when
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operating a device with this product.
Avoid direct contact with the surface. The surface is sensitive and can be easily scratched or destroyed
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through contamination.
The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing material
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for children.
Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture,
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flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
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If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any
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accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
is visibly damaged,
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is no longer working properly,
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has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
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has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
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Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the
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product.
Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the
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product.
Rechargeable batteries
The rechargeable battery is permanently built into the product and cannot be replaced.
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Never damage the rechargeable battery. Damaging the casing of the rechargeable battery might cause an
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explosion or a fire! Unlike conventional batteries/rechargeable batteries (e.g. AA or AAA type), the casing of
the LiPo rechargeable battery does not consist of a thin sheet but rather a sensitive plastic film only.
Never short-circuit the contacts of the rechargeable battery. Do not throw the battery or the product into fire.
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There is a danger of fire and explosion!
Charge the rechargeable battery regularly, even if you do are not using the product. Due to the rechargeable
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battery technology being used, you do not need to discharge the rechargeable battery first.
Never charge the rechargeable battery of the product unattended.
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When charging, place the product on a surface that is not heat-sensitive. It is normal that a certain amount
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of heat is generated during charging.
Miscellaneous
Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
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Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualified
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shop.
If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical
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support service or other technical personnel.
Operation
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Prior to initial use, fully charge the product’s integrated rechargeable battery by connecting
the charging cable to the USB port of a computer.
Charging the internal battery (charging cable)
Connect the miniUSB adaptor to the charging cable.
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Plug the miniUSB plug into the product’s “IN” input. Connect the USB plug to a free USB port on a
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computer.
The four red POWER LEDs indicate by flashing that the product is being charged.
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When charging has been completed, all four POWER LEDs stay red.
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To transport, attach the wrist strap to the solar charger.
Charging the internal battery (solar)
The charging time depends on the lighting conditions. With ideal conditions, it will take at least 20
hours for the internal battery to be fully charged.
If there is sufficient sunlight shining on the product, the blue SOLAR LED lights up, indicating that the
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internal battery is being charged through the solar panel.
During operation, put the product on a flat, clean surface.
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Position the product in a sunny spot.
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Operating mobile phones / Mini / Micro USB devices
Check the charge status of the internal battery by briefly pressing the button between the USB and miniUSB
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ports once.
If the green CHARGE LED lights up, the product is ready to operate a device.
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The four red POWER LEDs indicate the charge status for three seconds:
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POWER LEDs Charge status
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25 %
2
50 %
3
75 %
4
100 %
If no device is connected, the green LED turns itself off after 30 seconds. You can turn the process off prior
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to that by briefly pressing the button once more.
Connect the fitting adaptor to the charging cable and the device to be charged.
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Connect the USB plug to the “OUT” output of the solar charger.
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Briefly press the button between the USB and miniUSB ports once.
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The green LED lights up and the device is ready for operation.
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Cleaning
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Regularly clean the solar module, as its performance would otherwise decrease and the
surface could be irreversibly damaged.
To clean the surface, use a soft, antistatic and dry brush.
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Under no circumstances use aggressive cleaning agents such as glass cleaners or chemical solutions to
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clean the solar module, as the surface may otherwise be damaged.
Disposal
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Product
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations.
(Rechargeable) batteries
You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/rechargeable batteries.
Disposing of them in the household waste is prohibited.
Contaminated (rechargeable) batteries are labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in the
domestic waste is forbidden. The designations for the heavy metals involved are: Cd = Cadmium,
Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).
Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or
wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
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Solar cell:
Monocrystalline
Nominal voltage:
5.5 V
Rated current:
500 mA
Nominal power:
0.3 W
Rechargeable battery:
Lithium polymer
Battery capacity:
1200 mAh
Output voltage:
5 V/DC
Output current:
700 mA max.
Charging adaptors:
iPod®/iPhone®, Nokia 2,0 mm, Nokia 3,5 mm, LG KG90, Samsung D808,
Samsung G600, Sony Ericsson K750, miniUSB, microUSB, USB
Dimensions (W x H x D): 43 x 11 x 94 mm
Weight:
46 g
These operating instructions are published by Conrad Electronic SE,
Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau/Germany.
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g.
photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems
require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
The operating instructions reflect the current technical specifications at time of print.
We reserve the right to change the technical or physical specifications.
© 2012 by Conrad Electronic SE.
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