I just bought this flashlight. Looks good so far. But I was unable to change between different modes. Could you help me?
891685
you just slightly push the opening button instead of pushing it all way down.
891686
Using the off/on button at the rear of the flashlight, turn it on. Then slightly depress the button the to change settings. I too, had a problem figuring that one out. Great flashlight for the price.
891687
Should just be able to push the button to advance through the modes. HOWEVER, I have bought two to the smaller models, advertised to be 3-mode that were, in fact, only one mode. Because of incorrect advertising, Amazon, not the seller, refunded my charges. Keep in mind, these are knock offs from China.
891688
After you turn the flashlight on, press the on/off button slightly to toggle between different modes. If you press too hard it will turn the light off.
445594
you can make it flash or or be constant , you just have to click over and over again until you have what you want ... one click turn on , another will turn it off , clicking again will turn it on on another mode ...
865363
I have bought a dozen of these flashlights over the last five years. Initially, they all had the same problem, the switch would only work if held part way on. The answer below this from R. Hennigh about a loose retaining nut is worth a shot, but for all twelve of mine, here's what I had to do, and what I'd recommend you try first. Unscrew the head and tailcaps of the flashlight and remove the battery. Hold the body tube up towards a window or a lamp...can you see through the tube? If not, take a long drift pin, a long dowel rod, anything that can take a good whack and not break...insert into the body tube from the tail (switch) end...when it contacts the plastic disc obstruction in the body tube, hold the tube tightly, and whack the rod with a hammer...HARD! When you dislodge the black plastic disc with the little brass colored rivet in its center, THROW IT AWAY! It serves no purpose, and stops the flashlight from working. Once removed, reassemble the head-end, re-insert the battery, and twist the switch cap back on...it should work fine now. Those caps were supposed to ensure the battery was inserted the correct way...the rivet is slightly indented on the tube side, and slightly proud on the head side. This would stop the flat negative side of the battery from making contact with the L E D driver circuit and destroying it due to reverse polarity...BUT...most 18650 battery positive end tips DO NOT fit the recess in the disc, so it prevents the flashlight from working AT ALL!! I have bought 12 of these lights...had to "modify" all of them. I carry two on me at all times, I have several in my vehicles, and have given some as gifts. In 5 years, the ONLY problem I've ever had was the initial need to modify the lights. Other than that, they are blindingly bright, highly reliable, light weight, and hold a charge regardless of the temperature of the vehicle they are stored in for months at a time. Good luck, and let me know how you made out!
1810541
Twist it on/off quickly. Each time will switch between the three modes. Not the most intuitive, but once you know it, you know it.
1505672
Definitely not. The tail switch is dual mode. Pushing it in until it clicks turns the flashlight on and off. Pushing it gently (half press) cycles through the modes. However, since a half press always comes before a full press, every time you turn the flashlight on or off you will also switch to the next mode.
944662
Just tried it. I plugged the flashlight in while off. I turned the switch on and it reset. When I turned the switch off, the light came on. When I turned the switch on, the light wnet out again. Repeated to same to confirm.
975858
Try to fast click again instead of slow clicking, it's switching between light modes. Wish this still work.
2115069
It says in the description it is a 5 mode. Its right under the pic. I`m not sure which one that is. I have bought a couple of them and they are not really descriptive on the light itself. It should tell you how many modes it has in its description. I personally like the single mode, I really dont need the quick flash and the slow flash. I know one thing DON'T GET A ZOOM Flashlight. I hate it and it looks like crap...
865365
I have 2 of these flashlights. One worked; one didn't. I tried swapping batteries and switches to determine that one of the switches was defective. The previous suggestion about tightening the threaded nut behind the spring on the switch end solved the problem. My spring was soldered into place and now it is loose, but the light and switch work now. A bit of solder could secure the spring again if I get around to it.
1879401
A light press will change the mode. If you push harder, the button should click and turn off the light. If that's not happening you have a defective flashlight.
1626118
The amazon description says there is a 4th mode, a moonlight mode, and that mode is described on Streamlight's website. I believe this is a newer model. Anyone selling the 3 mode light is an older design.
757013
To cycle through all the modes you just turn the head of the flashlight to go from high to low. tail switch Is this an on off soft push Button. Super bright little buger. On whole power last about 45 minutes to an hour tops. You'd be hard-pressed to find a brighter little flashlight for the price
483779
The first right to left is regular beam, turn off with a left to right, then the next right to left is the strobe function. Had I known I would of spent a bit more and got one where all the functions are on the same side. In the heat of the moment I don't want to be messing around. This info is with a underside mount
2116832
Once you click threw the five settings...leave it on the setting you wish to use. The next time you turn on the flashlight is should remain the same.
1810535
By twisting it on and off, it changes between the 3 settings. It defaults to the lowest setting. I thought I would hate this, but I don't mind it at all now. I love this flashlight.
1810540
Super easy. Once you turn it on (by twisting the head of the flashlight), switch it off and then on again quickly. This will switch between the modes, starting with the least bright going up to the brightest.
2079105
One mode is just off and on. Some have multiple modes... High... Low... Strobe. I've ordered from the same people twice and got both types. The three mode ones work great so I reordered and got the one mode and they are a piece of junk so beware.