I have the batteries in but when I push the button nothing happens. Do you have to wind it up or something?
1305150
No, check position of batteries first, if it does not run, it is probably the inner workings. Return it.
1305151
No, make sure you have the batteries put in the right direction. I've done that so many times.
1305152
This does not need to be wound up. It should come on when the button is pushed. Make sure nothing is obstructing the arm maybe?
638997
It must be broken - if you put new batteries in, should work. Contact seller.
1150806
Hi, Janet, No you don't hold the button down. Just push it down and it should start up and do the same to stop it. Ruth
260019
I have the same problem. The button simply sticks and the only thing to do is push the left part which happens to be a reset button. I'm not sure if this is a defect or not. The button seems like a rocker switch and you don't want that in this situation.
398318
You have to push and hold the button on some of them for a few seconds. If it does not turn on, there are issues with the battery. Sorry it took so long to answer, I do not check this account often.
1814335
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.
1525939
The button is recessed and you have to push down kinda hard. I have one in my hand, I am not worried about it turning on in my pack at all
699550
Take the battery cover off and take out one battery. Then put the battery back in and close cover. Push on button and it should stay on still you turn it off. This sounds crazy but I'm pretty sure that is how I got it to work.
1871189
First make sure u put in 2 triple AAA batteries.There is an on and off power button that lites up red when on. It works greats!
460587
Although I read about this sort of thing from some other reviewers, I did not have this problem. I added the charged batteries, turned it on, and it worked. I don't know if there's a remedy other than exchanging the product. Sorry.
534770
You're supposed to push a button, however, the one I bought for my daughter goes off on its own and doesn't stop once it starts.
1538097
press the button and hold it that way forabout 5 seconds or so. it will work! :-)
289716
You long hold the button. It will make a little noise, hold longer and it will make a noise similar to the one when it turned on
1896907
Be sure to push the on/off button all the way down. Sometimes I only push it half way down and then it doesn't work. I freaked out the first time this happened and then realized what I was doing. I hope this helps.
922884
Sounds like it's broken. I had one that didn't light up and it was broken. You don't need to press anything to make it light up. It should just do it! I pressed all the buttons on my first one and, still, nothing happened. It was broken. The second one I had (the part that you plug into the lighter) lit up and then the little square on the cord also showed radio stations.~hope this helps and good luck!
1471722
At the bottom where the batteries are inserted, just keep turning the bottom and the lights should go on. Had difficulty with one of mine and switched the brand of battery, and while it needs twisted and untwisted until I find just the right spot, it works.
199060
You have to hold the button in. Unfortunately it doesn't have an on/off button or switch.