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With NOVOTHINK’s hybrid solar charger case, you can now powerup your iPod literally anywhere under the sun. Our solar panel technology enables you to be part of the solar energy solution.

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Hybrid solar charger for iPod touch

Harness power directly from the sun while carrying your iPod touch. This sleek, smartly designed hybrid solar charger is designed for the iPod touch user on the go.

Powerup while walking, running, hiking, or biking State-of-the-art solar panel technology allows your iPod touch to powerup with the power of the sun
Powerup while on the beach, camping, or traveling anywhere Comfortable, ergonomic design with a soft touch, non-slip finish
Durable, yet lightweight and slim design LED status light indicators
Full access to touch screen Clean, green energy source
USB connection so you can charge or sync with iTunes without ever having to take your iPod touch out of the case Choose a color to fit your style
Convenient cutout for attaching a wrist strap or trinkets Built-in Apple certified 30 pin connector
Use our free Solar Planner App to estimate your solar needs based on you iPod touch usage

Solar Panel

  • State-of-the-art solar panel allows continuous charging from the sun
  • Custom designed and engineered solar panels outputs 5.5V at 100 mAh in full sun

Battery

  • Integrated rechargeable 1500 mAh 3.7 V lithium-ion polymer battery offers 120% capacity of iPod touch
  • Advanced lithium-ion polymer battery cell technology prevents overcharging

USB

  • Custom engineered USB 2.0 cable provides high capacity charging and data exchange
  • Powerup and sync with iTunes without removing iPod touch from case with the provided USB cable
  • Compatible with standard USB charging ports

General

  • Optimized power management system provides continuous charge to the internal battery of the iPod touch
  • Durable, lightweight hard-shell construction with soft-touch grip side sections
  • Integrated 4 LED battery status indicator
  • Built-in Apple certified 30 pin connector
  • Made for iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation)
  • Model No: NT02

Dimensions

Surge solar charger dimensions: 4 7/8 inches X 2 5/8 inches X 7/8 inches Product package dimensions: 7 1/4 inches X 5 1/8 inches X 1 1/2 inches

Package Contents

Surge solar charging case USB cord User manual
 
1. How does solar power work?

Solar energy is a well tested power source that is already being used around the world for numerous commercial, industrial, government and domestic applications. It is powering water pumps in African villages, weather stations in the Antarctic and satellites in space!

It works by transforming the energy from the sun into a reusable form of electricity, a process known as Photovoltaic (or PV for short). Your solar panel acts as a collecting tray, helping you catch the sun’s rays. The bigger the panel, the more energy you can collect. The energy collected is stored for your future use in a battery.

Clean and green, solar power is a renewable, sustainable and non-polluting source of energy. It is easy to see the appeal of solar power for domestic use. Low maintenance and long lasting, it is a highly cost-effective and reliable energy supply.

The Surge features an internal battery which your iPod touch draws on when needed. The integrated solar panel will charge the internal battery, provided sufficient light is available. When you’re on the go and unable to plug in, solar charging is a great way to get some extra power to make it through the day.

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2. What exactly does the Surge do? How does it work?

The Surge uses a solar panel to collect sunlight, which it turns into electricity. If your iPod touch is not fully charged, it transfers the charge to your iPod touch. When your iPod touch is fully charged (or when it is not inserted), the Surge transfers the charge to its internal battery. The charge from this reserve battery will transfer to the battery in the iPod touch as necessary.

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3. What are the four (4) LEDs for?

The built-in LED lights let you know whether you have sufficient light source for solar charging and approximately how much charge level remains in your charger. Please note that percentages indicated below are approximate and that fewer LED lights will light up when the iPod touch is inserted into the charger.

The first LED will light up RED to indicate the Surge is charging. This is anytime the charger is exposed to sufficient light for solar charging, or connected to USB.

One red lightIndicates that your Surge is charging by Sunlight or USB cable

By pressing the button next to the LED lights, you may get the following light combinations:

No lightsIndicates that your Surge needs to be charged because it is giving the last of its power to the iPod touch or is out of power. USB charging is recommended.
One greeen lightThe battery in the Surge is almost depleted&mdashplan to recharge soon. USB charging is recommended.
Two green lightsThe battery in the Surge is about half full.
Three green lightsThe battery in the Surge is almost full.
Four green lightsThe Surge is fully charged. Please note: You will probably only see this light combination when the iPod touch is not inserted in the Surge or when it is still connected via USB. When you insert your iPod touch into the fully charged Surge, only three bars will light up as the Surge gives power back to your iPod touch.

To see the charge on your iPod touch, refer to your iPod touch user manual.

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4. How can I charge my iPod touch?

You can charge your iPod touch with the included USB cord to hook the Surge up to your computer or the standard Apple USB adapter for wall power. Or, when on the go, you can just use the sun! You never need to remove your iPod touch from the case to charge it!

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5. The lines on my solar panel are unevenly spaced. Is it defective?

No, your solar panel is not defective, nor is it less efficient. Unevenly spaced lines on the solar panel are a common occurrence and don’t affect efficiency in any way.

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6. Can you give me an idea about how long I need to keep the Surge in the sun to be able to continue using my iPod touch?

Certainly! Check out our Solar Planner to get an estimate of how long you would need to keep your Surge in sunlight to keep it charged over a number of days. This doesn't take into account charging via USB.

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7. Can I use the Surge with my first generation iPod touch?

No, the Surge is designed for the size, contour, and hardware of the second generation iPod touch.

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8. Can I sync with iTunes without removing my iPod touch from the case?

Absolutely!

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9. Is it easy to remove my iPod touch from the Surge?

Simple! Place your thumbs (please refer to the illustrations to the left) on the lower section of your iPod touch and gently push forward to remove it from the Solar Charger case.

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10. The solar panel on my Surge is becoming scratched. Is this normal?

Yes, scratches will accrue over time but won't affect solar charging functions. We recommend that if you need to dust off or clean your solar panel, that you use a soft cotton cloth, lightly dampened with water.

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There is still some confusion about the labeling of the most recent iPod touch release. While it has become commonly referred to as the third generation iPod touch, the newer 32GB and 64GB models are still considered by Apple to be second generation. The Surge for iPod touch is compatible with the both older 8GB/16GB/32GB second generation iPod touches and the newer 32GB/64GB second generation iPod touches.