Simple question: how does the scale turn on? (Batteries came preinstalled, but when I press "SET"--or any of the four buttons--nothing happens.
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Just stand on it. It seems to wake up if at least 25 pounds of pressure are present.
931476
I bought the scale last year. I believe you just step on the scale. Or you press that button on the back and then step on the scale.
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as i remember there was a little plastic piece under the battery you had to take out. It keeps the new battery from running down during shipping etc. After you remove it, the scale should turn on.
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I thought I had to pull a little piece of paper off first so the battery made a connection with the scale - then pressed set
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If you remove the battery, there should be a plastic strip underneath it to be removed. Once you do that and replace the battery, it should turn on. Hope this helps!
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The one I own turns on from stepping on it with both feet. I don't believe it has a on/off switch. I hope that helps.
1889476
The same happened to me! I returned it directly to the manufacture if you're still on time to return it DO IT!! and buy a different scale! Hope my advice helps you! GL
2174671
I usually step off the scale to give it time to reset. Then I step on again. If that do not work try taking out the batteries.
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It doesnt matter wht is starts ut with when you turn it on, you just click the scale you want and it stays there every time you turn it back on. Very simple, and very good. Nice scale.
735810
Open box the battery was dead.I went to battery plus purcashed new battery for around $19.00. The scale works fine now.
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The toy is set in demo mode when you first get it; have you checked that? I bought 2 of these for granddaughters, and both of them had to have the button moved from demo mode before they worked properly. Also, you might try different batteries. Hope this helps!
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I have only had it a couple of weeks - still going! The batteries come separately from the scale and you insert them yourself (they are AAA, I think).
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I often leave my scale powered on until it turns itself off, and the weight (even measuring in grams) remains zero. A couple of ideas: 1. does your unit turn itself off after a minute or so? If not, that's probably a sign it is bad and should be replaced (for free IMO), 2. have you reset the tare by pressing the power button (not enough to turn it off) and seen the weight continue to increase? Again, just my opinion, but it sounds like MIRA should replace your unit for free, though I'm unsure how long you've had it, so that will factor in. Good luck.
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I just step on it and it reads in a regular, digital display...I first thought maybe I had to activate it with my foot first and wait for it to go to zero, like previous digital scales...but this one just needs to be stepped onto like a regular scale... hope that helps
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On the underside of the scale you will find the compartment door for the battery. Usually there is a clear piece of plastic that has to be removed from around the battery in order for the scale to function.
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If it won't turn on as usual, I recommend taking the batteries out for a minute, reinstalling them, and going through the tare process again. (I believe this is just stepping on it to wake it up, then stepping off before it locks on your weight to allow it to balance to 0)
1085214
Did you test it using a new pair of fresh batteries? Maybe the installed ones are not good (even if they came as new with the scale). Hope this helps
999467
You might try rebooting the unit by taking out the batteries for a few minutes and then re-inserting. Be sure to re-zero the scale afterwards (and any time after you move it), and that it's on a hard surface (not carpet, for example).
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Don't know why your battery is dead. My wife and I use the scale almost every day. Our battery is still going strong without any problems.
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On mine, I can put the weight on and then tap the on/off//tare function on the left. The scale beeps and resets to zero after a slight lag. During that lag, the scale looks like it isn't responding, then it resets.
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It comes with a brief instruction manual (I don't know that one is available online), but set-up couldn't be simpler. Insert batteries, turn scale over, stand on it and it automatically works, calling your correct weight out loud as well as appearing, as usual, in an LCD display on the scale itself. Best. most accurate scale we've ever owned. (But, if you're sensitive about your weight you might want to close the door when weighing as there is no way (that I'm aware) to stop it from "Announcing" your weight loud and clear, always followed by the very interesting phrase (from a female voice with a British accent: "Ready for operation!!") It comes with a brief instruction manual (I don't know that one is available online), but set-up couldn't be simpler. Insert batteries, turn scale over, stand on it and it automatically works, calling your correct weight out loud as well as appearing, as usual, in an LCD display on the scale itself. Best. most accurate scale we've ever owned. (But, if you're sensitive about your weight you might want to close the door when weighing as there is no way (that I'm aware) to stop it from "Announcing" your weight loud and clear, always followed by the very interesting phrase (from a... » Read More It comes with a brief instruction manual (I don't know that one is available online), but set-up couldn't be simpler. Insert batteries, turn scale over, stand on it and it automatically works, calling your correct weight out loud as well as appearing, as usual, in an LCD display on the scale itself. Best. most accurate scale we've ever owned. (But, if you're sensitive about your weight you might want to close the door when weighing as there is no way (that I'm aware) to stop it from "Announcing" your weight loud and clear, always followed by the very interesting phrase (from a female voice with a British accent: "Ready for operation!!") « Show Less
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I have this scale and works great with the 9 volt battery, Be sure the battery is OK and is new. did you tried with a new battery? Take in account the weight limit of the scale too. If you are not going to use the scale, ensure remove the battery to extend the life of it.