To turn on after placing newly bought batteries in, shouldn't the screen change or something after hitting the power button? Hi---I hit the power button, nothing happens. the screen remains the same with "speak verb, spoke; spo-ken;" etc. I have hit the power button and then menu button but nothing changes the screen portion. Does this mean I have a lemon?? I have to state that I spoke too soon regarding this product and will try to do an update later but instructions for me look quite daunting. To turn on after placing newly bought batteries in, shouldn't the screen change or something after hitting the power button? Hi---I hit the power button, nothing happens. the... » Read More To turn on after placing newly bought batteries in, shouldn't the screen change or something after hitting the power button? Hi---I hit the power button, nothing happens. the screen remains the same with "speak verb, spoke; spo-ken;" etc. I have hit the power button and then menu button but nothing changes the screen portion. Does this mean I have a lemon?? I have to state that I spoke too soon regarding this product and will try to do an update later but instructions for me look quite daunting. « Show Less
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I'm not exactly sure what you are asking. When the machine is powered on the Franklin logo comes on and you can choice from the menu what you want to do.
847072
Hi, I don't think you have a lemon. Did you try to use same type of batteries? Try with other kinds as well (DURACELL, ENERGIZER) just to make sure.
422256
It sounds like you have a bad unit. With mine, the screen lights up when I push the power on button whether on USB or not. Now, the screen does not stay lighted the whole time the payer is running, I assume for battery life, but my screen lights anytime I press the power button, but stays lit only for 4 or 5 seconds. HTH
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You Should First Try To Make Sure You Have Fully Charged Your Battery Then Try To Hold The Power Bottom 4 30 Seconds It Should Turn On.Hold Power Bottom Untill It Turns On.DO NOT Try To Turn On While Charging It Will Not Turn On Properly I Hope This Helps
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I have learned to have the right touch with the power on button. If you tap it or press it quickly, it gives you the date and time. To turn the unit on requires a longer, firm press, but not too long. If that doesnt help you, your unit might need repair.
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Mine never worked at all. My advice would be to do like I did: request a refund, then throw this battery in the garbage and spend a few bucks on an Anker or other decent brand. :-) Seriously, you may want to remove the battery while the computer is plugged in and see if it changes anything on the status display. If it changes, you know the battery is bad, if not, I would suspect a problem with the computer.
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.
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The power light (green LED on the right side) does not turn on when I plug my unit in either. It is necessary to press the On/Off button on either the remote control or the unit itself before the light comes on. On my unit, quickly pressing the On/Off button on the unit and releasing it does not light the light; I must hold the button for 2 to 3 seconds before the light comes on . Try holding the button for several seconds.
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I also charged mine for 24 hours, actually longer cause I charged it in the guest bathroom. Anyway, I pressed the button and while holding it you slide it up and it turns on. Maybe charge it longer and if that doesn't work it might be a defected one. Hope you can figure it out, otherwise you'll have to send it back and wait to get another one. I love mine, so it would be worth the wait if you had to return it.
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YES, I just bought it, put new batteries in and it didn't work, bought more new batteries(in case the one's I bought were old) still doesn't work. I am fixing to research if I can get my money back from Amazon.
1688014
I just push the on button and it comes on. Maybe yours is defective. I would contact seller.
1307685
Maybe it is one of these 4 items that is outa' whack. Make sure: 1. Talk Through is not activated(green light off & red light on). 2. You have a good AAA battery installed. 3. The slide switch on the left side is in Normal position. 4. The little red light on the right side is ON by pressing ON/OFF. With that you should be good to go! Easy-Peezy... GL
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Hi Luci! Once you insert the batteries, a beep sound should indicate that it has powered on. If that does not apply, then hold down the (Menu) button down to power it on. Reply back if that does not work.
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Interesting, actually mine did not turn on either, however, I just assumed mine was to replace the battery. Which I have not done yet. I have had mine for 6 months or so. Did you change the battery?
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If It Isn't Doing Anything Then Your Batteries Are Probably Dead. I Went To Walmart To The Jewelery Department Handed Them The Old Battery & They Gave Me New Ones..Just Add Soon As You Install The New Batteries And Put It All Back Together It Should Automatically Come On. Mine Did Not Have An On/Off Switch. I Just Took The Batteries Out When I Was Done.
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When you put in the new batteries did you go to menu/support/new batteries? If not it might help it reset.
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It sounds crazy, but try popping the batteries out and back in, then slide the power button off and back on. If that doesn't work, check to make sure the batteries are good. Mine has worked like a charm, but the first pair of batteries were pretty weak and didn't last long. After I switched them out, I've been shooting for months on the same batteries.
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"and Have EXTRA patience when first turning them on outta the BOX, it takes several resets and trys, took about 20 minutes ! IT WILL COME ON..."What are you talking about?!?! Maybe you had issues, but I never did at all, I took it out and charged the battery like you are supposed to, and then it worked perfectly afterwards and has ever since (just over a year now). I never heard of anyone else having this initial start-up issue, I was a regular on the Archos Fans forums and never saw multiple discussions on this (meaning it was *not* a big problem that lots of people were having). Don't try and tell people that *everyone* will have this issue happen to them, that is so not cool... "and Have EXTRA patience when first turning them on outta the BOX, it takes several resets and trys, took about 20 minutes ! IT WILL COME ON..."What are you talking about?!?! Maybe you had issues, but I never did at all, I took it out and charged the battery like you are supposed to, and then it worked perfectly afterwards and has ever since (just over a year now). I never heard of anyone else having this initial start-up issue, I was a regular on the Archos Fans forums and never saw multiple discussions on this (meaning it was *not* a big problem that lots of people... » Read More "and Have EXTRA patience when first turning them on outta the BOX, it takes several resets and trys, took about 20 minutes ! IT WILL COME ON..."What are you talking about?!?! Maybe you had issues, but I never did at all, I took it out and charged the battery like you are supposed to, and then it worked perfectly afterwards and has ever since (just over a year now). I never heard of anyone else having this initial start-up issue, I was a regular on the Archos Fans forums and never saw multiple discussions on this (meaning it was *not* a big problem that lots of people were having). Don't try and tell people that *everyone* will have this issue happen to them, that is so not cool... « Show Less