Do you have to press and hold the power buttons? I have arthritis, especially in my hands, and I really need something like a toggle switch. TIA.
2086651
You do need to press and hold. It is sensitive and does not need much pressure. I understand regarding arthritis.
2086652
Yes the button must be held down. I too have arthritis, esp. in my thumbs but I could do it without a problem. I dont think I could blend for a long period of time, however, without fatigue.
381538
You need to hold the button down. I prefer this to a "double click" approach.
759338
I do not have a problem with the power button. It is a little firm, but I only use one hand to turn my phone off.
1457648
I'm sorry, your question about a power button, has no reference to the item. If you are to the shell kit I purchased the Answer
400807
The power button is the source to turn it on. So, yes you have to use the power button. Did you try turning it on then unplugging it and plugging it back in to see if it would turn on that way?? I'm pretty positive though that you have to use the power button.
1479458
After experimenting I have to hold the power button about 5 seconds, release and re-hold for a few more seconds. It makes no logical sense, but this works for me. Tried holding for 20 seconds with no affect, but releasing it in the middle works for me.
260020
Not sure what the problem is, but the power button works the same way as any other I've had before. Hold has always force shut down the system. You can probably change those settings in your OS.
1413543
You do have to hold down the power button as others have said... And sometimes you have to hold it down for a what seems to be too long a time before you will finally hear the descending tones that turn the unit off. Occasionally I have to try a couple of times before it will finally turn off.
1861412
That happened with mine also. For me, holding the power button down for a ridiculously long time worked and it powered on. 99% of the time, it turns on easily now. Only once since then has it failed to power up normally. Holding the power button for the prolonged time was successful again. Best of luck!
10346
Hold down the power button until your finger hurts and then keep pressing, it'll go off eventually.
630333
What are you describing as a "Release" button? I just use the power button, myself.
1234572
I don't think that feature is available with this model. I certainly don't see that happening. The cover stays closed with just a small magnet. I always press the power button.
650287
No. I have had much trouble with the buttons. I only use the key to lock/unlock it.
1277536
On button yes, but i cant seem to find an off button i just flip the power supply switch. Really ice case though
2044224
no thats the way the button works.u can turn it ff with the switch but u d have to turn it on by pushing and holding the button. thats the only way i know...
1952662
At nearly 87, I, too, have arthritis in both thumb.s I've never had any trouble with either of the two control knobs.(There have been times when I forgot to turn theupper knob to "toast" and ended up with warm, soft bread; but that was my own fault and easily corrected.
1149575
Yes, I have to hold it, and even though I have pretty severe arthritis, it's not difficult to hold. I also like the fact that for safety reasons that it will shut off if I release it!!