Which way do you insert the batteries? I can't see or read the + or minus sign in the compartment. Which side is inserted next to the little "springs"? Many thanks for help! We're expecting a big storm tonight 01/02/14! Which way do you insert the batteries? I can't see or read the + or minus sign in the compartment. Which side is inserted next to the little "springs"? Many thanks for help! ... » Read More Which way do you insert the batteries? I can't see or read the + or minus sign in the compartment. Which side is inserted next to the little "springs"? Many thanks for help! We're expecting a big storm tonight 01/02/14! « Show Less
891746
the bottom of the d battery goes against the spring. If you have any more questions., ask me..
891747
The negative side of the battery always sits on the springs. Press that side in first and the positive side snaps in place.
1171437
There are little screws on the bottom. One is for the battery compartment, one is not. You can tell by looking at them which you need. :)
1272735
Those just show you what direction to plug in your battery. So the - Sign will always be the first pin where you attach the connector. It doesn't hurt anything if you plug it in upside down, it just wont work.
185310
yes, melody, the lever on the side that opens to insert the battery, is , also the on & off switch. instead of opening the battery door all the way, just open it until you see the edge of the battery. try it to make sure no sound is heard. if sound is still heard, open the battery door just a little bit more. be very careful though. opening the battery compartment too far and the battery may drop out.
2063487
Like Jot said, there is a small compartment that holds the two AA batteries. I sometimes have trouble getting it to slide out. Try applying some downward pressure while pulling on it. Another thing would be the pin. There is a lockout pin that came with the detector that is designed to keep the battery compartment from being opened. If it is in it, you would need to remove it before the compartment is opened. I don't use the pins myself because I change the batteries twice a year.
1019387
Eleanor, normally you would place the batteries in with the negative side first. BUT, that is if they are going in one on top of the other.
1847953
Hold the unit so the word "Advocate" is to your left. On the back side of the unit from Advocate, you'll see a small triangle or arrow. The batteries are under that cover. It might be a little sticky getting off but they are under there.
1488554
There is a (+) sign and a (-) sign in two different places on the battery. Put the one with the (+) sign near the end of the battery into the flashlight first.
1437018
You've "got me" with that "cage" question! Unscrew the back of the flashlight and remove the "cage" that holds three batteries. You DO NOT "OPEN" that cage ... each battery pops out; pull them out from the side opposite each Spring (at the bottom or negative side of each battery) replace with fresh batteries, inserting the bottom ... or negative end onto the Spring in the "cage" compressing the Spring with the battery ... and pushing the top of the battery (positive end) into the "cage". Replace the cage with the three batteris back into the flashlight .... with the cage's movable "plunger" side going into the flashlight first. Have I satisfactorily answered your question????
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One more little helpful hint though...don't leave it ON or it WILL go dead a lot quicker! Found that I had done that last night when I had a dead battery and was like, no big deal...I have my handy jumper...which I then found I had left on and was dead! My bad! :P
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Have had a problem with mine so checked batteries and reinstalled them. I noticed the directional arrow inside the battery pack was pointed the wrong way. The base of the battery, or negative end, should go against the spring. The arrows point to the opposite direction and it won't work this way. Now mine is working. I'm not sure yet if I have another problem not related to the batteries.
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If you're looking at the front- (where there is a silver circle button to turn it on), turn it around, and the lower back side, where the silver bottom is higher up along the blue, there is a tiny little button, that if you push, it pops open the battery chamber. Just turn it around, and feel the silver back side, and you'll see: feel it. It's super easy once you see it. Battery directions (+, -) are written on it, and labeled on batteries as well! Let me know if you need more help!
1834930
Try a coin. It is kind of hard at first, but if you push up on it, it snaps out. There looks like two openings for the battery, but it's the upper one. The lower is for the little circular stand that comes with it.
1019386
Most of the time you will see a + sign on the device your putting the battery in. You will also see a + sign on the flat side of the battery. If you see no + sign on the device then it is all most always the spring or metal flex tab that is the + end. If still in doubt try putting the batter in one way and if the device does not work turn it around.
2055416
The battery compartment is located at the base of the vibrator. This product requires 4 AAA batteries. The battery compartment has indentations that will guide you as to how the batteries are to be inserted.
814247
hope this helps if my memory serves me you rotate the bottom. It has tabs on it. The bottom comes out and the batteriesgo in alternating direction. If you look inside the case once it is open there should be a diagram. Sam S
479752
It should take 3 AAA batteries that are inserted into a battery cradle. The cradle is marked for positive and negative but for me it was hard to see. Once you get the batteries in the plastic cradle, then you insert it into the flashlight cavity and close it up. I've had not problems. Unfortunately my daughter has been playing with it so I could not find it to post pics. When I find it I will post them right away.