how do i turn it off? I bought this radio to keep in my G>O>O>D> bag, but it stays on all the time and it runs down the AAA batteries.
1832679
It doesn't turn off. It is meant to run a clock which always shows on the screen. Otherwise you can turn off all the other features like radio, charging, etc.
1832680
The triangle shaped button to the left of the front screen is the on/off button. You also need to make sure the alarm is off or it will turn itself on periodically.
699117
even if you do get it to turn off just having batteries in it will cause the batteries to lose charge slowly. rather than storing batteries outside any device in a BOB just cut a peace of plastic, ( from a coffee can lid or blister packaged item) and place it between the battery and the contacts. This will keep the batteries from loosing there charge, keep the device off if a button or switch gets hit accidently in your pack and save you room in your pack.
1832681
Haven't put the batteries in yet as I have them in my BOB in a separate package--------you might try and keep the batteries out so that there are is no possibility of leakage etc.
1832682
I've noticed the idiotic placement of the flashlight on/off button which gets touched 'on' every day somehow during daylight charging hours, but of course you don't notice the light on in the day, just when you need it at night but has already gone dead. Grrrr. This is *not* my favorite piece of camping equipment for that huge design flaw, which is still being made(!?!!) I won't buy another one until this idiocy is fixed.
1832683
here's a link for the manual: http://www.etoncorp.com/en/productdisplay/frx3-american-red-crossif you press the battery button from AAA batt to DYN (to right of center window) that'll stop using the AAA batteries.
1832684
Another great point of what junk this product is - it won't turn off until it goes dead.
325178
You can. It turns off when you plug it in but you can turn it back on immediately. The only thing I don't like about this radio is how easily the knob pops off. I recommend gluing it on as soon as you open the box.
1713115
I saw Steve's response on the batteries. I've not experienced that. However, I only turn them on when getting into my closet and then immediately turn them off.
1023912
It does not turn off. I left mine on at the airport for a week but was still able to start; don't think that would work had I been gone a longer time.
2108933
I only use batteries but discovered right away that turning off a CD doesn't turn off the boombox--I have to always remember to use the "off" button to be sure I don't run down the batteries.
558464
The only way you can shut it off is by pausing a song and then press the hold button. It will go off and say see you later. Goodluck!!
279919
I dont turn mine off. Since ive had it its only been powered down once because the power went out and I did not loose found channels or have to reprogram. I would conntact manufacturer or google the make model and issue.
1047523
I turn it up either on the radio or the device it's connected to...I went threw two of those thing your best bet is to get the expensive one from Walmart..it's like 20 bucks i think and it's lasted me awhile!
1006503
It turns off on its own. It just "goes to sleep".......Ive had mine a long long time, about 4 years I think, daily use and replaced the batteries only once. The only directions I found were inside the blister pack that it came packaged in. It showed what buttons are what and what type of battery it uses. No "off" switch.
837727
I keep mine in the "AUTO" position. When in the holder during daylight hours it remains off, in the dark the "Night Lite" stays on unless there is a light on in the room. At any time, day or night if I grab it out of the holder the light is a constant "ON". When in hand I will turn the control to on or off depending on what I need. When it goes back in the holder I put it back to "AUTO". This question got me wondering so I went around the house and checked them all, they are all working properly. I don't see a way to replace the battery, I'll look into that.
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.
1664585
It shuts itself off when the batteries run down. You can shut it off manually before then if you want.
208806
I have the exact same problem. I have not purchased a new battery yet but in my case I am 99% sure I must have received a defective battery with the purchase of the radio. But I don't currently need it as a mobile radio.
183909
Highly variable. It is important to use the "lock" feature when the radio is OFF. That way the radio will not be turned on accidentally wasting the battery.
149549
when you turn off the radio be sure to lock it, the 'on' button is too easy to engage. can't remember how I set the clock but by now you've figured that out.
355629
if you hook it straight to the battery the radio will stay on when you turn the car off and you'll have to turn the radio off each time. if you use the red wire on the fuse box it will shut off each time you turn the car off. the volume button on your radio will adjust determ and your Bluetooth. I hope this helps you.
1927467
No, I don't think there is any way to turn it off. The timers will run until they hit 24 hours and then zero out. I'm not sure why you would want to turn it off, unless you were concerned about battery life. I use mine daily for nap and evening sleep times, plus i use the night light periodically. The current batteries lasted 6 months.