Why does the base not light up when the batteries are in properly
442975
Did you push the little switch on the side? If you did, see if it lights up with the electric plug. If not then you have a defective product and should be returned.
442976
If you are sure you have the batteries in properly, you may need to try another set of batteries (it's possible they are dead or duds). If you've done all that the problem may be with the base itself and it may need to be replaced. This happened to me once and I received another and it worked just fine. Sometimes they get damaged during shipping or are just faulty.
1225571
When batteries are in the proper position, it will turn on immediately. Use new batteries.
2095556
If I remember right, I think there was a plastic pull tab that went in between the batteries and the unit itself. It sounds like the lamp is in the "On" position, but it goes out because the tab is separating the contact between the batteries and the unit. Check that and see if it works, or make sure the batteries are seated in the lamp properly.
2152169
If it is charged up, then hold the on button down until it lights. If it doesn't, it is likely faulty.
1764215
Remove batteries and check to make sure they are inserted properly polarized, clean either end of the batteries with a abrasive cloth to insure good contact or use a contact sleaner to clean the interior contacts in the battery cylinder, also check one or more of the batteries in another device that takes AAA batteries to make sure they are all fresh and energized. If this checks out, the switch may be at fault. Try pushing the switch through 3 Sequential cycles as this will check to see if each level of LED illumination is also working. If none of these help, you have a defective device
293718
It's simple. You take the battery and slide it between the two points. It lights up (the battery is working) or it doesn't.
900258
If there in no light on the base, then there is some problem with the base. Also check which model you have. TL7600 has no lights on the base. TL7610 has lights.
1106524
it should turn on when you put the batteries in it,but I had to mess with the front end a bit.it doesn't seem to make good contact where the light comes out,so after using a screwdriver to mess with it i got it to turn on but its very touchy.and when and if you do get it on work fast because the batteries only last a short time
596927
M. Craiger has the right answer! Sometimes I will check batteries by putting my hand over the solar panel to see if the light comes on. If it doesn't I need to place unit in the sun for a charge or replace the batteries. We love ours and they light up the campground every evening.
1062409
It must be defective or you didn't turn on the switch that turns on the lights. The switch is on the underside of the disk in the middle. Maybe the batteries aren't good. Check for that too! But, you do have to turn on the lights for it to have lights.
1749609
Perhaps the batteries in the base are getting low and not giving the fairy a full charge, try changing the batteries
1952415
I would double check that it is plugged into the wall OK. It should only come on if it it not being powered. (Sometimes the base will fall away from the wall a little when I'm putting the flash light back.)
470613
when you put the battery in it lights up doesn't have a switch to turn it off
1999392
It will light up when it senses motion, not simply because it is dark outside. If they are not working, I would first check the batteries.
1970831
The light should come on when you plug it into the battery. That's how mine works
968598
Make sure the "buttons" on the batteries are pointing toward the inside of the sight. I Stacked mine with the buttons pointing up then sat the sight on top of them and slid it to the edge of the table, putting my finger on the edge and flipped the sight over and screwed the switch cap on. This will make sure the batteries didn't flip over when I was putting them in. If that doesn't work, you might have bad batteries or a bad switch. Hope this helps. When you get it working, it's a pretty good sight. Real good in low light, you can see it for a long way off.
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I had the same problem with my initial order of this item; therefore I requested an exchanged and once again the item was not functioning. I suppose to light up once the batteries are installed. Unfortunately, I finally requested a full refund. I think it's probably due to their shipping method (soft packaging via USPS) which can damage the interior components.