Power Monkey eXplorer Solar Charger : PowerMonkey

Our new, two-piece portable pocket solar charger is simply awesome! Compatible with most popular mobile phones (BlackBerry, iPhone, Driod, HTC, etc), iPods, MP3 / MP4, PDAs and portable games consoles including the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS & DS-Lite, powermonkey-eXplorer will recharge all your devices with ease.

How the Power Monkey Explorer works:

The Power Monkey is made of the eXplorer and the Solar Slave. The eXplorer, which is a lightweight battery with a power gauge LED screen. The Solar-slave is the foldable, pocket size solar panel. Just flip its tough, water-resistant case open to the sun and start gathering free energy that you can store for up to a year into the eXplorer or directly to your device! The eXplorer can be used to charge your devices directly: prefect for night time use, indoors or when sun is not unavailable.

The Power Monkey Explorer Includes 110V to 240V AC wall travel adapter for outlet charging in 150 countries, a full set of device adapter tips for maximum versatility, travel pouch and storage case.

How does the Power Monkey eXplorer Solar Charger : PowerMonkey work?

Recharging options for Power Monkey eXplorer Solar Charger : PowerMonkey

Solar Slave (included)
AC Wall Adapter
USB port

Features of the Power Monkey eXplorer Solar Charger : PowerMonkey

USB connectors power up iPods, MP3 Players, PSP, Nintendo DS, Bluetooth headsets and many more
Interchangeable connectors, USB and Mini USB tips enable unit to charge most mobile phones, MP3 players and other devices
Compatible with most mobile phones: iPhone, BlackBerry, Driod, HTC, etc
Can be charged 3 different ways: Solar, USB or Wall adapter
Solar-slave + eXplorer = 2 reusable sources of power (no batteries need)
LCD screen displays battery capacity and level of charge
Small, lightweight design that fits in your pocket
Up to 1-year standby charge
Water resistant, rubberized design � a power source for every adventure
Includes AC wall charger for use in 150 countries: 110v to 240v
Safety features: Short circuit, Over-charging and Over-discharging protection

What's Included

(1) Power Monkey Travel Charger
(1) Universal wall charger which will work in over 150 countries and has interchangeable heads for US, UK, Japan/ China, Australia and Europe
(1) Retractable USB charging cable
Nokia & Mini Nokia, Samsung G600, LG Chocolate and sony Ericsson wide connectors
(1) Mini USB for Motorola Razar, BlackBerry and Bluetooth headsets
(1) Micro USB
(1) Female USB charging tip for smart phones, PDA and other USB powered devices
(1) iPod/ iPhone tip
(1) DC 4.0 connector for Sony PSP

Power Monkey Explorer - Specifications
Weight
Unit weight	2.9 oz (83 g) total
Dimensions
L x W x H	Power Monkey: 3.5" x 1.8" x 1.5" (90 x 45 x 38 mm) Solar Slave: 4.3" x 2.7" x 0.4" (110 x 70 x 10 mm)
Output capacity
Solar Slave (Solar panel)	5V @ 200 mA
Power Monkey (Battery)	2,200 mAh @ 700 mA max
Safety Features
Over-charging protection	Yes
Over-discharging protection	Yes
Short circuit protection	Yes
Charging options
	Solar (included Solar Slave) AC wall adapter USB port

Q: What devices can my powermonkey-eXplorer charge?
A: Your powermonkey-eXplorer can charge a wide range of handheld devices such as mobile phones, iPod / MP3 players, PDAs, Sat Navs, handheld games consoles and much more!


Q: What is the difference between the powermonkey-classic and the powermonkey-eXplorer?
A: The powermonkey-eXplorer is more advanced. It has an LCD screen to display remaining battery capacity, is shock and water resistant and has a larger amount of safety features including auto-shut off to save power.


Q: How do I know the powermonkey-eXplorer is safe to use with my device?
A: The powermonkey has an output voltage of between 4.5v and 5.5v. Please check your device's documentation to ensure your device requires a voltage within the powermonkey's range. The powermonkey will then auto adjust the voltage as required by your device, it will also know when your device is charged to prevent overcharging.


Q: Can I charge my device directly from the solar panel?
A:Yes, you can charge most devices directly from solar panel. However, the panel does not have the complicated technology that the powermonkey unit has and some devices may not charge. If you are experiencing difficulties charging directly from the solar panel, please consider purchasing a solarnut.

Q: Is the powermonkey-eXplorer waterproof?
A: No. The powermonkey is only water resistant, meaning that it can withstand splashes of water and not become damaged if it begins raining while it's outside charging. You should not leave your powermonkey outside in the rain for extended periods of time.


Q: Can I use a Nokia charger to charge my powermonkey?
A: No, the older style Nokia chargers may fit but will damage the internals of the powermonkey. Nokia chargers use a pulse type charge and this will damage the circuits inside the powermonkey.


Q: Will my powermonkey-eXplorer charge my laptop?
A: No, laptops require a much greater voltage than the powermonkey is able to provide. Please consider the powergorilla.


Q: How can I recharge my powermonkey-eXplorer?
A: You can recharge the powermonkey from the mains, via USB or from the solar panel (all included in the pack).


Q: I cannot get my powermonkey to charge via the solar panel?
A: Please follow these tip: - Ensure the solar panel is in direct sunlight (glass will not allow the solarmonkey to work efficiently) - Allow the solar panel 30 seconds to soak up the sun before plugging the solarmonkey into your powermonkey-eXplorer - Make sure the solarmonkey is facing the sun and rotate the panels as the sun moves throughout the sky during the day - Make sure the panels are clean and free from any dust or dirt - Please do not expect the solar panel to work on overcast days or when the solar strength is not at the recommended level - Ensure the powermonkey is turned off once charging has started (hold down the button for 5 seconds) - Please dosconnect the powermonkey from the solar panel once there is insufficient sun to charge the powermonkey (i.e. early evening & night time)


Q: My powermonkey-eXplorer turns itself off, is this normal?
A:The powermonkey may auto-shut off to save power. This is either because the powermonkey cannot detect it is charging anything or your device is fully charged. If the Powermonkey is turning off prematurely on all new models you will be able to press the on-off switch quickly twice to lock on. The LCD screen will flash and remain illimunated to confirm the Powermonkey is locked ON - repeat the steps to re-activate the auto-off feature.

Q: Why won't the powermonkey-eXplorer charge my camera?
A: Digital cameras are one of the most awkward devices to get to work with third party chargers. Some digital cameras can only be charged if you have to remove the battery to charge it and generally do not have a DC-in socket. If this is the case, the powermonkey will not be compatible. If the camera has a DC-in port - usually a round pin - then the powermonkey should POWER it. It is rare that a camera will accept a charge from this port so the powermonkey will act as an external battery.


Q: Is the powermonkey-eXplorer available in different colours?
A: Yes, the powermonkey-eXplorer is available in Blue, Grey, Pink and Yellow.


Q: Can I use my powermonkey mains charger to charge my devices directly?
A: Yes, you can use your powermonkey mains charger to charge your devices directly, as the tips for the powermonkey as compatible with the mains charger. Please be aware that the mains charger does not have the complicated technology that the powermonkey has, so your device may not recognise the charger. Please also note that the mains charger does not have protection circuits such as overcharging protection, which is incorporated within the powermonkey. However, most modern devices have this built in so harm to your device is unlikely. Powertraveller cannot accept any responsibility to damage caused to devices when being charged from the mains charger.


Q: My powermonkey-eXplorer will not turn on?
A: Please ensure you hold the ON / OFF button down for a full 3 seconds.


Q: Why does my powermonkey-eXplorer turn off after a couple of minutes?
A: It could be your devices need less power, so the monkey it shutting off. Please turn your monkey on and then press the button twice. Now you will be able to manually turn your monkey off when you need to.


Q: Can I leave my solar panel charging my Powermonkey permanently?
A: No, it is not advised to leave your panel constantly connected to your powermonkey as this will reduce the units effectiveness over time. For example: leaving the panel and powermonkey on your car dash board for weeks is not advisable.

Power Monkey Explorer - Run Times
Max Reserve Power Available
All iPods	40 Hours
Mobile Phones	96 Hours
Digital Cameras	1600 Pictures
MP3/MP4	6 Hours
PDAs	48 Hours

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