SolarFocus Technology SolarUno User manual

User Manual
SolarUno®
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Welcome
Welcome to the Environmental-Friendly world.
Glad to know you have chosen SolarUno® as your power option.
To provide a “Green Product” and protect our planet, SolarFocus® makes
efforts not only on energy saving, but also on waste reducing. Solar
Panel, valuable composites, the packing, and this user manual are all
recyclable.
Environmental-Friendly
1. Using thinfilm triple junction technology, Solar Panel is able
to generate a continuous supply of power even on cloudy weather.
2. High flexibility that allows the panel to bend without breaking.
3. Solar Panel is extremely thin, light, and ideal for portable solar power.
Advantages of Solar Panel
®
SolarUno® is a compact, light weight, and easy-
to-use solar charger for MP3 players.
Either by USB or by charging AAA nickel-cadmium(NiCd) and nickel metal
hydride(NiMh) rechargeable batteries.
1. Energy from the sun is free and it is environmental friendly.
2. SolarUno® is designed for its durability that enables you to enjoy years
for solar power.
3. SolarUno® can provide you additional power whenever there is sun.
4. Solar power will be the energy option for the uncertain future.
5. Solar energy is an inexhaustible resource.
Reasons for choosing SolarUno®
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Flexible Durable Shadow Tolerant
Suction Cup: The included suction cup can be used to stick SolarUno®
to windows.

How to use SolarUno® to charge AAA batteries
1. Switch to “USB OFF”
2. Place rechargeable batteries in battery holder.
3. Direct Solar Panel to the sun.
4. Batteries have reached full charge when LED is bright.
Performance
For the best performance, the environmental condition between 0°C (32°F)
and 40°C (104°F) is recommended.
Charge time will vary depending upon the brand/capacity/condition of
batteries being charged and the sunlight intensity.
100%
3%
30%
LED conditions
1. If no rechargeable battery is placed, the LED shows if there is enough
light for charging.
2. At the beginning of the charge process, the LED shines low, in some
cases not at all (depends on condition of batteries being charged),
which means battery capacity is about 25%.
3. Once all batteries are fully charged, the LED shines in full brightness.
AAA
2h 3h
4h 6h
4h 6h
8h 12h
low performance
no charge
For battery protection, do not expose the charger to intense sunlight for
longer than indicated maximal charge time.
typical maximal
1 x
2 x
1 x
2 x
*Note: Solar Panel gets the most sunlight energy when facing directly (90°)
3
LED may emit lower light or not work due to malfunction or long-term
use of AAA batteries.
4
60%
at the sun.
MP3
Solar Panel
®
*Note
Switch
LED

How to use SolarUno® to charge MP3 players
1. Switch to “USB ON”.
2. Place 1 or 2 AAA rechargeable batteries in battery holder.
(Make sure the batteriy is not empty before charging.)
3. Plug in your MP3 player into the USB jack.
4. Switch to “USB OFF” after charging your MP3 player.
MP3
Performance
Charging time may vary between different MP3 players or manufacturers
and the sunlight intensity.
Attention
If non-rechargeable batteries are used for emergency, remove batteries
immediately after charging stopped.
Non-rechargeable batteries will be destroyed by the power
of Solar Panel if exposed to the sun.
The above MP3 player and USB cable are for instruction only; not included in
SolarUno® standard package.
For emergency, place 1 or 2 AAA non-rechargeable batteries into and
switch to “USB ON” to use SolarUno® as the "converter" to charge
your USB-powered MP3 player.
SolarUno® can charge AAA batteries via the sun and charge your
USB-powered MP3 player at the same time.
1. Switch to “USB ON”
2. Place 1 or 2 AAA rechargeable batteries in battery holder.
3. Direct Solar Panel to the sun.
4. Plug in your MP3 player into the USB jack.
5. Switch to “USB OFF” after charging your MP3 player.
5 6
Switch
USB

Warnings/ Safety Precaution
Feedbacks and comments for improvements are highly appreciated.
Please email them to [email protected]
Information and Technical Support
If the Charge Controller fails to function within 1 year of purchase; Solar
Card is defective within 3 years of purchase, we, at our option repair or
replace the same free of charge on conditions that:
1. The complete unit is returned to the original distributor, postage paid.
2. The original invoice or sales receipt is presented together with the
defective unit.
3. The unit has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or
tampered with by any person that is not authorized by the manufacturer.
Service charge will be required if the damage is caused by misuse or
neglect.
Warranty
SolarUno® technical data
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1. Do not charge any AAA batteries of other chemistry of battery cells in
addition to NiCd and NiMh.
2. When charging batteries, do not use batteries of different capacities,
brands, or condition. Failure to do so may damage the batteries.
3. SolarUno® is designed for high temperature rechargeable batteries only.
4. Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
5. Do not operate the charger if it appears damaged in any way.
6. Always place the battery cells with correct polarity.
7. Strictly against fire and water test.
8. Do not expose at temperature below -20ºC (-4ºF) or above 70ºC (158ºF).
9. Do not dispose any part into bin. Dispose of SolarUno® according to
your local environmental laws and guidelines.
10. Cleaning: Gently wipe a slightly damp cloth over SolarUno®.
11. Never use abrasives, corrosive solvents or chemicals.
12. Regulation informaion:
Solar Power
Solar Output
USB Output
Weight (without battery)
Dimension
0.45W
1.5V 300mA
5V 150mA (200mA max.)
120g 4.23oz
223 x 59 x 25 (mm) 87.8 x 23.2 x 9.8 (inch)
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