Detachable lampshade(How to activate the switch) Open the lampshade Need to unscrew the upper solar panel,there is a small button switch inside. Press the switch When the solar lamp is in the dark, press the small button switch. Auto ON/OFF The light will turn on automatically at night and off during the day. It completely runs on solar power and collects solar energy all day, then turns on automatically at dusk 1.Charging it before use. Put the solar light outdoor to get full charge under sunghine in daytime or use your hand to cover the solar panel to test if the solar light work. 2.Please make sure the solar panel can get the sunlight directly without any shelter in th daytime. Bucause the solar light was built in sensor element, make sure no other strong light shining on it at night. 3.Both of the working time and charging time will be influenced by weather condition, season. 4.Installed it where with no shade from Trees, Buildings, and far from exterior lighting source like street light. The solar light is a very safe alternative to the real flames.Decorate and brighten your House, Garden, Yard, Patio, Pathway and party, camping, barbecue, wedding, Christmas, Halloween Festival. Specifications: On/Off: light controlHight: 20.9 inchesSolar panel: 0.3W, >17% efficiencyLED span life: 50000 HrsSolar charging time: 8hrsLight up 6-8 hours in summer and 4-5 hours in winter after fully charged.Working mode: auto turns on at dusk and off at dawn Packing include: 8 x Solar Torch Lights 8 x Extend Pipe 8 x Ground Spike 1 x User Manual