August SPC400 User Manual

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1. Introduction

The SPC400 is a solar powered emergency charger. It
stores energy from sun in its internal 400mAh battery
enabling you charge your iPhone whilst you're out and
about. Stylish, lightweight and compact, it can easily be
carried whilst traveling and is ideal for outdoor use by
people always on the go.

Emergency solar battery charger for iPhone
Stylish and compact design
Monocrystal silicon photovoltaic panel
Battery capacity 400mAh / 3.7V

2. Main Features

3. Parts & Functions

User Manual

Charging indicator

Silicon photovoltaic panel

DC in

DC out

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1) How to charge the battery
There are three ways to charge the battery.

a) Place the SPC400 in direct sunlight, and the sunlight

will be transformed and automatically recharge the
built-in lithium battery. Whilst charging, the red solar
indicator on the side of the will light, this LED
increases and decreases in brightness according to
the amount of power being captured.

Notice:
Whilst using solar energy to charge the device’s internal
battery, the solar panel should be placed upright in
direct sunshine to ensure the best results.

b) Connect the SPC400 to the mains power or computer

using your iPhone charging cable, the red charging
light will turn on to indicate that the device is charging,
once the battery is fully charged, this light will turn off.

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c) The SPC400 can also be charged through a car’s 12V

lighter socket, using the compatible August USB
power adaptor (not included). Whilst the device is
being charged via an adaptor the red charging light
will shine until the battery is fully charged.

Notice:
Before using the device we suggest completing two
complete cycles of charge and discharge in order to
improve the efficiency of the battery.

2) How to charge your iPhone
Open the protection top of the charger, then plug it to
your iPhone. During charging, the usual charging
indicator will appear on your phone. You can use your
phone whilst it is still charging.

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Battery capacity 400mAh / 3.7V
Monocrystal silicon photovoltaic panel
Solar energy conversion efficiency above 15%
Solar panels: 5.5V 20mA
Output voltage: 5V +/- 0.2V
Output current: 800mA
Charging time by solar energy: 10-15 hours
(depends on light intensity)
Charging time by iPhone power cable: aprox. 0.5 hours

1) Never apply direct pressure or scratch the solar panel
with sharp objects.

2) Disconnect the charger from the mains or PC power
supply once the battery has fully charged.

3) Use only the compatible August USB power adaptors
with this device. Failure to do so can cause personal
injury, damage the device, and will invalidate the
warranty.

4) Keep this product away from water and do not store
in a damp environment.

4. Specifications

5. Safety Instructions