Does this lamp have an option to just stay on and give still light (to read by, for example)?
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No, it doesn't stay on. The light will shut off after a few seconds and will only turn back on if you flip the switch off and on again.
1262119
That I AMA ware of I don't think it has that option, even so, the lamp would not be bright enough for reading light and would be more if a distraction
1041093
I read a few pages in a book with the lights out laying in bed an used the lowest light setting on headlamp. It seems to work just fine for that. I did have to put it on the lowest tilt setting, but if you were setting up reading you might not have to have it at that setting.
1989348
No. The on/off switch is on the cord. When u turn lamp on it will steady burn all lights for a minute or so then it starts flashing separately. It also makes a faint ringing sound once flashing. Reminds me of a walk signal ring, but it wasn't loud or annoying( for me).
1464701
There is a rubber on/off switch on the head of the lamp. It is very well constructed and operates quietly.
1291668
Hi MaggieThe light does stay on, but as far as I can tell it does not use much battery. hope this helps. Sue
1798251
My Dome Lamp does go on & off if there is nearby footsteps, opening a drawer, thunder, lightening, etc. but I love the elegance of the lamp so much that it makes the small challenges unimportant. Hope this helps.
1842338
No, once it powers off it will stay off until you push the switch on the lamp.
743020
Yes it has an on/off switch behind the shade and just below the bulb. It is a gorgeous lamp and was just what I needed.
1393585
Yes! There are multiple light settings. The first one is a light show slowly changing into all the colors. The others are for each continuous color and finally the off setting which was the reason I bought these so I could leave them on at nightime in my children's bedrooms without keeping them awake. The fan is pretty quiet as well, however, 2 of the 4 units I bought has started to make a louder humming sound that is not so soothing at night so I'm not happy with that but still one of the best value option on the market.
1215096
Yes indeed! There is a brightness setting (which is easily accessible via drop down menu) that lets you adjust to accommodate any lighting condition. I read during my lunch hour, and I can read just as easily outside as I can in the lounge.
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It depends. When the batteries are new, it is bright enough for me to read as long as the lamp is close. As the batteries fade, so does the brightness of the lamp. The batteries begin to fade fairly quickly. I guess my answer would be that it is possible to read just by this lamp, but really it is more of a night light not really intended for extended reading. In that regard, it is excellent. Hope this helps.
1842336
No it doesn't work that way. The lamp does not remember its on/off state. Once disconnected from power, you have to switch it on after connection.
1446066
There is no on/off switch which is the only thing I dislike about it. I would suggest wiring a wall mount switch if you are handy. Otherwise it is a great lamp!!
1484525
I raelly don't have the answer to that but I can tell you that there is a setting where you turn on the light that stays on till turned off,,,
1945453
I read bed time stories to my daughter every night by this lamp. So answer is yes. As it has 3 levels of brightness adjust to a little high to read and lower it down when sleeping.
39493
Yes. There's a "power on" setting unrelated to the timer, so you can keep it on continuously.
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Yes, the reading stays on and is blue back light for easy viewing. It has 30 second auto off to save the battery. Used it this am.Bill in NY