Freeloader SC8088 (Grey) User Manual

Freeloader's aluminium skin and solar panels are
protected during transit by a transparent fi lm.
Remove the fi lm before fi rst use!
P O R TA B L E S O L A R E N E R G Y

User Manual

Portable Solar Energy
Models:
SC8088 (Grey)
SC8089 (Pink)
Electrical Characteristics / Performance
1. Solar Panel (mono/multi crystalline): 5.5V 120mA
2. Rechargeable Lithium Battery: 3.7V 1000mAh
3. USB charging cable: 5V 500mA
4. DC Output: 5.5V+/– 0.5% 500mA
5. Time required to deliver power from Freeloader:
30 minutes to 1 hour
6. Time required to charge the FreeLoader internal
battery using the USB charge cable: 3 to 4 hours
7. Time required to charge the FreeLoader internal
battery in sunny conditions using the solar panels:
5 to 10 hours
Note - light quality plays a key role in determining the speed
of charge. Cloudy days or the Freeloader being positioned
behind a glass window will all increase the time needed to
charge its battery.
Components Included:
1 x FreeLoader charger; 1 x USB charge cable
1 x Power Master cable; 1 x Adaptor for Nintendo DS Lite
1 x Adaptor for Motorola mobile phone
1 x Adaptor for LG Chocolate Series Phones
2 x Adaptors for Nokia mobile phones
2 x Adaptors for Samsung mobile phones
2 x Adaptors for Sony Ericsson mobile phones
1 x 4mm jack plug for PSP , Tom Tom, digital camera etc
1 x USB 2.0 Female socket cable for iPod, PDA's etc
1 x Mini USB adaptor for Motorola RAZR, Blackberry etc
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Operation Instructions:
KEY TO LED DISPLAYS
1. To charge using the USB charge cable
LIGHT A LIGHT B
Insert the USB plug into a desk top PC, lap top or other
RED
suitable device which is switched ON. Insert the other
OFF
end of the cable (mini USB) into FreeLoader's body.
OFF
The central LED (B) will turn red. Once fully charged
Please note: There is no indication to confi rm that Freeloader is fully
the LED will turn green and the USB charging cable
charged when using the solar cells to charge, but prolonged exposure
should be removed.
of Freeloader to sun/daylight will not damage the battery because of its
Note - do not leave the USB charge cable plugged in
in-built advanced charge control electronics.
overnight as damage to the battery may occur.
Do not charge using USB whilst delivering power to
a devise at the same time.
Important - This method of charging is
recommended for the fi rst charge from new
and may take up to 8 hours
3. To charge hand held electrical devices
2. To charge from the solar panels
Insert the male end of the Master cable into the female
socket on FreeLoader's body. Select the correct adaptor tip,
Remove the clear fi lm from both solar panels before
insert into the female end of the Master cable and connect
fi rst use. Detach the solar panels from the body of
FreeLoader and separate the two halves exposing the to your device. The central LED (B) will turn RED. Once
face of each solar panel. The end of the solar panel FreeLoader's battery is empty the LED will switch OFF.
that has the two locating lugs should then be inserted
into the side of FreeLoader's body – one solar panel
Warning
each side.
1. Keep FreeLoader's body away from fi re, water and any form
When the solar panels are facing the sun, the two
of moisture to ensure damage and injury do not result.
LED's (A and C) will turn red. The brighter the light,
2. Any sever shock or impact may result in damage and will
the faster the charge.
invalidate the warranty.
Note - be careful not to scratch the surface of the
3. It is forbidden to dismantle FreeLoader except by Solar
solar panels and do not clean with strong detergent.
Technology personnel or agents appointed by Solar
Technology. Any sign of tampering will result in the
warranty being invalidated.
.3.
LIGHT C EXPLANATION
OFF RED Charging form solar panels
RED OFF Charging from USB or sending charge to mobile divice
GREEN OFF Fullly charged from USB
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