I have an odd question. If left in the on position will it turn on automatically when power is applied after the battery dies?
1193663
I am not really sure at this point since I have never taken the charging cord with me, but now have it in the camera bag so will know that soon.
1570668
It doesn't have an automatic power on/off for sure. The normal power switch that's in that back doesn't really need to be switched off when not in use, no but if you do turn it off it won't be a problem.
1211952
Mine doesn't turn it on or off but it does put it on stand by when you close it.
1032898
should turn on automatically once tab sticking out from battery case is removed
477647
It will remain in what ever setting at the time you turn it off. For long idle times, you want it to be in the open/wild mode. If you leave it in the closed mode, it will drain your battery.
1121748
This is automatic. There are settings on the switch: you can leave it on and use it like a flashlight or you can leave it off or you can set it to automatic. In automatic mode, when power to the unit is cut or turned off, the unit will turn on (like during a power outage or if you pull it out of the wall socket).
1321229
It should turn on automatically in the dark. I'm not aware of any switch that affects this so suspect it is defective.
327477
you have to turn it on manually. after you have been stopped for a while, it will time out and turn off to save battery power
1926094
I have no idea. But I do no that when energized its just a one way switch. When no power is sent to it it defaults to its de energized position.
178503
The instructions say that that is what the "Auto" on position is for but a little further down the page they also recommend turning the unit off when it is left unattended. I personally always put the unit in the off position, to avoid possible issue incase a real idiot bends over it wearing a neck tie and accidentally activates it, or spills liquid into it and sparks an electrical fire in a bin filled with finely shredded paper and paper dust. Odds of it happening, very unlikely, but have you ever read the Darwin Awards?
1875395
The battery is low and it is about to go dead. Anyway that is what happens to mine. Hope that helps!
1884457
It charges in both positions, on or off. :-) If it is totally dead, it is best to charge it for a few minutes in the off position. Especially if you want to charge and play it at the same time.
1972908
I have left my phone on it for hours while the phone was powered on but I have noticed when the phone is off and when it is done charging, the battery pack shuts down automatically so if your phone is off, my guess would be that it shouldn't. Not sure how it would be if the phone is on. Maybe it works the same as it detects the battery is fully charged it may shut off either way as to not overpower the phone.
1732125
If you are putting it in the "on" position, it should light when the circuit is complete.
1061132
When you use the built in remote, you press power and it turns on. Then when you remove power it turns off. However when you put power back it will REMEMBER the remote was set to ON, so it turns on as soon as power is applied. No need for the remote after that.
1264315
No. To save on battery power, it only lights when buttons are pressed. I prefer to have even THAT option disabled. I have flashlights to supply power during outages. If you'd like to get one, go here; http://lightsngear.com
1970831
The light should come on when you plug it into the battery. That's how mine works