I'm trying to understand how the batteries operate.. does it operate on one battery at a time ? Is there a switch to go from one to another? Would you swap the sides they are on?Would you change them both at the same time?
585998
In can use 1 or 2 batterys. There is no switches or anything. If you put in 2 batterys is just will drain one the start on the next. That will give you much longer shooting. On the D3100 you can take 550 shot on one battery. With two you get 2x550. That is the purpose of this grip. It also make shooting in portrait much better. I hope this helped.
402937
There are no directions. It's pretty self explanatory...well at least the one I have is. It should work right out of the box or you may have a pull tab where the battery is to activate your batteries. After that there's just a button on the bottom that turns it on. If you keep pressing the button, it will change colors. It will keep cycling through the colors if you keep pressing the button. I haven't found a way to keep it on one color the whole time.
1222348
No switch, but there is a piece of plastic covering the battery that needs to come off. I missed it the first time too, so look for it over the battery. Hope this helps.
882133
hi ... sorry so long in getting back to you ... i looked up the manual on line and found nothing regarding replacing/changing battery ... sorry i couldn't help you ... if you find out, please let me know ... thanks !!! louise
537438
I haven't tried swapping batteries. No need at the moment since the battery lasts for hours.
163125
Yeah, I almost balked at the 'must charge in pairs' requirement when I made the buy a few weeks ago, but the price was right, and 2 out of my 3 uses for the batteries will be in pairs. The third device uses 3 AA, so I'll have to figure that one out. Thanks, again for the info!
448373
I only have two batteries and it has worked well with them. Maybe you could fill two at a time?
2024959
There's a tiny, hard to see diagram if you look close at the sides while the batteries are removed. There's also a large, easy to read one on the back of the package the flashlight comes with.In short, the two stacked batteries on the left side face up (+), while the two stacked on the right face down (-). If it doesn't work, swap right/left. Two attempts and you'll get it.
719437
Hello there. These are a really nice light and I own 3 sets. However, the main problem is that the lights stays in a "ready status" even when off, so that gives you the instant on feature but burns thru batteries in just a few weeks. In order to change the batteries just push on the left end panel and slide it off. Then you can remove the 6 batteries and slide 6 new ones down the slot. Hope that this helps.
499717
both, I never can remember how to change it :-) It has to be reset each time you replace batteries. But it is in the instructions...
1205729
Yes, you can charge one battery at a time. There is one comment worth mentioning-of these type chargers be very careful they are very cheaply constructed and can break easily - never force batteries in with pressure. Three of four of these charger have failed, the first was first time usage when frame broke, one just doesn't work after using it maybe half a dozen times, the third charger will not charge batteries. I like the batteries and have about thirty of them not one has failed as of yet. Consider the batteries as sold separately and find a better built charger.
1472145
There's a switch on the bottom that you turn on. If it doesn't work, it's probably defective just like mine was. Mine never worked. I tried putting in brand new batteries so many times and it never worked. Super disappointing. Send it back for a refund.
613577
Hi all,But there nothing haven't written about two batteries, is there two?Thanks.
1552161
But in which direction do you place the batteries. On the slip of paper it shows both batteries with - end up. However this is not working for me. Is this the correct way, or did I get a broken wand? Thanks for your time!
2193926
I have never changed the batteries...It has worked well ever since we got it. That's been about 4 months now.
695479
The reviews are indeed true. One little lifehack that another reviewer posted was to simply put the batteries in backwards when you're done using them. Then, when you want to use it again, put them in the right way. It takes all of 10 seconds and the batteries are preserved.
688213
on top of the batteries there is what looks like a flip up handle - if you flip it up you will see the inlet for the plug, you just plug in the charger and align the pins and plug it in. When fully charged do the other battery.. I bought a second charger so I can charge both at once. But I don't think I would invest that much again. I have a broken bike in my garage. Have had to replace the back rim which is not cheap and the new rim broke within a few weeks -- if you can sell it do so - they are not built with strong enough back rim and spokes