i cannot figure out how to put the two AAA batteries in? there is no - or + sign? i feel stupid...lol..
172565
Actually there are markings, they are just verrrry hard to see. There is a sloped edge where the batteries go in and if you get the light just right you can see the + or - signs.
172566
Is there a metal spring? Put the minus side so that it comes in contact with the metal spring.
172567
I had the same problem, I never did figure it out but my husband did, I felt stupid too. I dont know what he did that I didnt but I will memorize the way they are in now so I will know how when the batteries need to be replaced.
1088071
I doubt the seller will take returns (they typically dont on this type of item for health reasons) so you may want to keep trying. Are you sure you have the batteries in correctly? There's a + and - sign on the plastic.
2075729
Thank you all, I appreciate your feedback! I'll try with batteries first (when I receive it - ordered today), and maybe order this next! Thank you again.
1019570
Thanks Brianlatz! I swear I couldn't figure out how to put the battery in so I finally just decided to shove it in. But then the little ring wouldn't fit. Now I can't take it out. I thought there must have been an easier way. Thank god for google which led me here. lol. Geez. How the hell am I going to take the battery out now???
1630425
Yea mine went bad after a very short time also. I don't know why they didn't make it to use a AAA. I went to the battery store to get them. They cost $3.50 ea for those little things.
675369
Unscrew the bottom and remove batteries. Replace with new batteries of supported size. Screw the bottom back on. Voila!
411075
I must AMMEND my former statement!!! A DUMMY battery is NOT A DEAD one. They are actually sold as dummies by companies and are cheap. I was lucky enough to have been corrected by RbwNY on July 7th. He/she informed me of this and added that pairing a 'dead' battery with the Li-on s can cause damage, etc. to the equipment. I should have known this as I know that pairing even an alkaline with a on-alkaline is NOT recommended. My apologies to everyone out there who has read my former comment. And a BIG THANKS to RbwNY for the help and advice!!!
345422
All 3 batteries go in with the + side up. If your light and pointer don't work you may need fresher batteries. I've ordered 9 of these combo pen/light/stylus (8 for Christmas gifts), and in each one about half of the batteries were very weak or dead. I suspect these may have sat around for a long time. The good news is that these batteries are pretty cheap. If fresh batteries don't do the trick, I'd return it.
1618873
Did you put batteries in both sides? This unit requires two sets of batteries, one for each side. If you did put batteries in both sides, check the ones on the failing side to be sure they are inserted in the right direction as shown by the + and _ signs located in the battery box.
322662
There's a short in the circuitry. There's schematic of the device if you google it. You'll need to take it apart and find where the short is. Hope you know how to solder because I haven't bought one of these I didn't need to fix. It's cool though when it works. Not a fan of the batteries though. Not very convenient.
635777
Same experience here. Found out over the weekend and did not have any AAA handy. Hope it's just cheap batteries. Will update.
379935
Sorry to question your capabilities ... have you ensured that the batteries are all in the slots, in the right direction? My original batteries were dead, as sent by the manufacturer. But the new ones tested fully charged, and I was careful to place them in the slots as indicated by the arrows.Give that a shot and see.
494287
On the side without the keyboard(black side in picture) the very bottom small area of the remote under the numbers opens. Place your thumbs on this area and push firmly forward away from base to reveal storage compartment for 2 AAA batteries. It is a little difficult to open so if you have weakness in your fingers ask someone stronger to open it!
1503520
Unscrew the back end (opposite the light) and remove the battery cartridge. Remove the three batteries and replace with new ones making sure that you watch the polarity (+/-). They are not the same for all the batteries). Because I find the batteries last less than a month due to a trickle charge for the circuits in the light - I just leave the battery module out until I need to use the light. Batteries last a long time this way.When putting the module back into the light for use - put the spring end in first. Also just for general knowledge - almost always when placing batteries the spring end will be for the negative end of the battery. Unscrew the back end (opposite the light) and remove the battery cartridge. Remove the three batteries and replace with new ones making sure that you watch the polarity (+/-). They are not the same for all the batteries). Because I find the batteries last less than a month due to a trickle charge for the circuits in the light - I just leave the battery module out until I need to use the light. Batteries last a long time this way.When putting the module back into the light for use - put the spring end in first. Also just for general knowledge - almost always when placing... » Read More Unscrew the back end (opposite the light) and remove the battery cartridge. Remove the three batteries and replace with new ones making sure that you watch the polarity (+/-). They are not the same for all the batteries). Because I find the batteries last less than a month due to a trickle charge for the circuits in the light - I just leave the battery module out until I need to use the light. Batteries last a long time this way.When putting the module back into the light for use - put the spring end in first. Also just for general knowledge - almost always when placing batteries the spring end will be for the negative end of the battery. « Show Less
456384
On mine there is a small + sign on one of the batteries close to where both batteries come together
2226520
Funny you should ask! I just got through changing the battery myself! You have to squeeze the two oval buttons on the side very hard and make sure the front and back face the right way. If you're very careful you should get one side button on slightly ahead of the other. Don't force it or it will break and you'll have to ducktape it back on!
336482
There is a battery holder that flips out of the upper right hand side. The users manual tells you how to do it. If you don't have one look it up on line.