turning off when moved. Is is the 6 cell battery?
450049
Does the same thing happen when you close the lid? I'm thinking that you might have your computer set up to turn off or sleep when the lid is closed. Otherwise, I would suspect that your battery connectors lose contact when jarred and shut the machine down. That is definately not normal, and should be fixed ASAP. The abrupt shutdowns can cause problems.
1582847
I agree with the other answers: the toggle switch is on the bottom. Turning it off when not in use saves the battery (just like a flashlight).
331539
Ours is plugged in a lot! Can run either way! It lives plugged in and running at our home. When it leaves it has great battery ife.Great device!
699117
even if you do get it to turn off just having batteries in it will cause the batteries to lose charge slowly. rather than storing batteries outside any device in a BOB just cut a peace of plastic, ( from a coffee can lid or blister packaged item) and place it between the battery and the contacts. This will keep the batteries from loosing there charge, keep the device off if a button or switch gets hit accidently in your pack and save you room in your pack.
1764360
Well, I don't know, but it seems to me like the problem is the opposite. I.e. it turns itself off when one battery is charged, but there are three that are not.
402704
Nope. I have had it for several months and it is still on the same battery. It turns off automatically when not in use for a few minutes, you just press a button and it's back! I love it...and it feels really nice in the hand. I am happier than I thought I would be with it!
1154130
Yes there is a switch to turn it off,but I also unplug it just to be on the safe side.
1417067
Yes. It was turned off with the power button. Brand new batteries went dead. You can take out the batteries when not being used. I didn't expect I would have to do that. I already bought a different one anyway.
125928
If memory serves, yes you can. That would draw on the battery so I would think that you could shut it off.
1282469
Yes. It's also the way yo shut it off so the battery don't drain. It is normally motion activated but will be off with the cover on.
1710515
There is a tiny on/off switch. If you forget to switch it off, when you're finished with it, the battery will be dead by morning :(
2169771
There is no way to turn it off and rather no need to turn it off. I have it for 2years now and the battery still works fine.
270380
Don't worry about it not shutting off people. The display itself has almost no drain on the battery. It is the memory that stores your data that is the culprit. If your battery is lasting less than 6 months then change brands. I have had mine (two of them) for over a year and have only replaced the battery once. Its a great device and works fantastic. Enjoy it and don't get so hung up on the battery, or if the unit "turns off"
2016696
Battery is a 2032. I am not aware of an auto-shut off; however, there are two knobs that adjust the color and target marker, both of which can be switched to off. Provided they are switched off during storage, the battery life is good - so far mine have lasted upwards of a year. Note spare batteries are available at places like Harbor freight at a very low cost.
318028
It does have an on off switch on the bottom next to the battery. But honestly it takes a very long time for it to drain the battery if that is your concern. But if you want to turn it off for storage I suggest removing the battery because the batteries could corrode and cause a mess. Potentially harming your pet if they get in contact with the corrosion.
1599511
Any movement should activate it to turn back on, that's why I take them off my dogs when they're in the house, it was causing the batteries to die very quickly.
1553673
Not sure what you mean by "turn off". It's a battery case when charged that stays in a hibernated state until you press the button in the lower left to activate power. You can hold down the button again for 3 seconds to turn it off or stop it from charging.