how do i get this thing to stay on, like an idiot i threw away the instructions - i can turn it on, but it never STAYS on for more than 4 seconds.
1157889
this is a different model than I have. I would imagine you could look up the specs on the powerbot website? or try holding the button down for a few seconds longer.
1157890
mine stays on if its connected to a phone - maybe there's a bad connection in your cable? or maybe its defect... It should stay on when connected (and glow blue when charging) and turn of the moment its no longer connected. Try with a different cable from powerbot to phone, if that doesn't help, complain. Hope it helps - but again, its a different model than mine, might work differently
945090
UGH, I do not know what to say but contact Dupont or send it back if it is defective. If you twisted it off when you received it, I don't understand why it wont go back on. sorry. I have only had good results with them, maybe you got a bum.
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I think I solved it. Once you clean it as the manual says you need to reset the system. With it plugged in but NOT turned on, put a paperclip or something in the reset button and press the (I think) Timer button. Should work then. The reset procedure I just described is in the manual right after the cleaning instructions.Thats funny V. Montez, I did the same thing - put it away for a cpl months and finally decided to tackle that damn blinking red light. Its all working well now!
546605
That depends on how long it's been on. It will go off after 8 or so hours. But if it happens right when you put it on and it doesn't heat in about 1/2 hour or so, call Amazon and see about returning it for one that works. Mine goes on and I put it where I want it set and it stays there for approximately 8 or so hours. I can turn it down or up when I feel that is needed.
540722
Sounds like you got a bad battery. Mine goes on for about 2 hours. 20 minutes is unacceptable. As for a new one
1022910
I believe I have had that situation in the form of unplugging the device for a minute while on. As I remember, it did not reset to "off." Sorry I can't be more specific. If I remember, I'll try it at home tonight.
1629819
I don't know. It was in my house for an hour and then back in the box. I think it can stay on. The timer may just be an option...
1773312
Oh my word. Thank you for the question. YES. I tried it as you said... I was wondering why my timers would all start over. I'v purchased a lot of them, so I won't forget things.. Yes... I put in 3 seconds, it went off; so I pushed stop. Then, I just pushed start again, and it counted down the 3 seconds. I did it about 4 times... 'cool' and thanks again for the question.
1779654
You need to press and hold for a few seconds the 1st buton on the left side to turn it on (same thing to turn it off). If it doesn't work then it might be dead. You should be able to get a quick refund
1729695
Hard to say without seeing it. Double check your wiring and your settings. It could be a loose wire, for example, or maybe the sensitivity is turned up too high. I set up the sensitivity on mine to come on right as you walk through the door. Also, if you have the time turned all the way down (test position), it will stay on for like 30 seconds and then shut off. That's the shortest setting. If it's coming on and off in shorter intervals than that, there is likely an issue with how it was connected.
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as soon as u put the battery in the light should come on and stay on try taking the battery out and reinstalling it make sure it is seated all the way in good luck
299352
Hi Joseph, not sure if this will post under my account or not, but responding to the email: You know, I've tried...it seems like it will work at the same time for a minute...but then it stops. It's also kind of schitzo, and confusing to work. I push the right button and it doesn't go on, or I push both and they both come on, then I push the left and nothing happens, and it's unclear how to reset it. I compare it to how you push all the buttons on your remote when the TV is frozen. Seems kind of like that. Since my posting, I've stopped using it all together, because I thought that I'd just make the double light come on and flash, just for visibility. But then I discovered that it wouldn't last but for a moment. Oh well. I'm glad this was a gift, because I would have felt frustrated and returned it by now. :(
309839
When you turn it over and open the velcro compartment underneath (to reveal the black plastic part), make sure the tiny switch is on "nightlight" mode. It starts by default (I believe; at least ours came this way) in a sort of "demo" mode with the switch in the middle. On nightlight mode, it seems to stay on for an appropriate amount of time.
1422009
Same Here Patricia. We just got ours last week and we let it sit for hours then turned it on and nothing!! It won't get cold, won't turn on and if it does have a light...it's not working either. I'm sending it back. Good luck with yours.
1212668
Press the botton used to select the amount of time for it to stay on. If you can't reach the outlet you might be better off with a regular light timer set to turn on and off by itself.
755639
I think it's supposed to be on for about 20 minutes. Maybe check batteries? If new batteries you might have a defective one :/
1197112
I Jerry Rigged it as it was a bit cumbersome with the switch. I simply held the swith on and pushed a small wooden wedge under the switch so now it stays on!! Good luck.