I just got my flashlight and I like it so far, but I can't figure out how to turn on the SOS function and the flashing light function. Any ideas?
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This flashlight has four functions: Steady, bright; steady, dim; flashing; flashing SOS. Each function is accessed by turning the flashlight on, off, and back on in rapid succession. For example, to access the dim function, turn the flashlight on then off then back on. On-off-on-off-on-off-on will put the flashlight in SOS mode. Have fun!
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When you initially turn on the Mini MagLite LED, it sets into full brightness. If you quickly turn the lens back to the off position, then back on again this will cycle through the different modes. Full brightness, dim, constant flashing, SOS flashing. Once you cycle through all four modes, it returns to full brightness.
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There is no manual sent with the flashlight, the particular model I ordered is the Ultra fire XM-LT6. With this model you have to click the on button each time you want a mode.
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I believe there is a tiny rubber "plug" on the body of the flashlight that you plug into....I gave it away as a gift awhile ago so I can't be sure.
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This sounds like a problem I had a few weeks ago, my light would turn on sometimes if I held the button just right, sometimes not at all. Or it would change through the modes all by its self. I found that the there was a piece loose in the back section of the flashlight, where the switch is. if you take off the switch to change out the battery, my problem was that behind the spring that pushes down the battery there is a nut that holds the switch in place and it came loose. I removed the spring and tightened the nut that holds the button in place.
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Its not an on off toggle like a normal flashlight. Its a programmable button that is a momentary toggle.
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The first click is for" bright" and the second click is for the "dim" setting. It sounds like the dim setting isn't working on your flashlight. The third click is "off".
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Try holding down the button on bottom left for a second or two. It should light up and show how much of a charge it has. Push it again and the flashlight will come on. Again and it turns off. But if memory serves me, you should just be able to plug your connection in without "turning it on". Now I found after a short while that my charging connector became loose and if I didn't place it just so, it wouldn't charge up. I've had mine for some months and it still works great when charging from the wall. Never figured out how to do it with the solar part. Hope this helps.
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Super easy. Once you turn it on (by twisting the head of the flashlight), switch it off and then on again quickly. This will switch between the modes, starting with the least bright going up to the brightest.
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Twist the head of the flashlight counter-clockwise a small turn until it stops, then pull it away from the handle. Inside you will see the LEDs in the center. That is also the battery compartment. Just pull it out and install the batteries. Make sure when you put the battery compartment back in that the red dot\button lines up with the black button on the handle outside; the red button is the button you actually press when you are pressing the black button outside. Then just put the head back on and turn it clockwise until it stops.
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I can't tell you the actual lumen setting for the SOS setting, but I can say that is pretty bright. I would assume that the SOS setting will run for a while because it's intermittent, even though I would prefer a steady strobe settings instead. It's a very well built flash light, but remember this thing runs off of 9 AA batteries, which all get linked together in a battery pack. But it is as bright as you would expect from 1000 lumen, and it's not much bigger than a standard 2 d cell flash light. If it means anything, I have 2 of these, and when you focus the beam tight on the high setting, you can feel the heat coming off the light. I can't tell you the actual lumen setting for the SOS setting, but I can say that is pretty bright. I would assume that the SOS setting will run for a while because it's intermittent, even though I would prefer a steady strobe settings instead. It's a very well built flash light, but remember this thing runs off of 9 AA batteries, which all get linked together in a battery pack. But it is as bright as you would expect from 1000 lumen, and it's not much bigger than a standard 2 d cell flash light. If it means anything, I have 2 of these, and when you focus the beam tight on the high setting,... » Read More I can't tell you the actual lumen setting for the SOS setting, but I can say that is pretty bright. I would assume that the SOS setting will run for a while because it's intermittent, even though I would prefer a steady strobe settings instead. It's a very well built flash light, but remember this thing runs off of 9 AA batteries, which all get linked together in a battery pack. But it is as bright as you would expect from 1000 lumen, and it's not much bigger than a standard 2 d cell flash light. If it means anything, I have 2 of these, and when you focus the beam tight on the high setting, you can feel the heat coming off the light. « Show Less
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To turn the flashlight on you need to rotate the lighted end of the flashlight about 1/4 turn. The only practical way to do this is with both hands. it is possible to do with one hand but it's awkward and difficult. Otherwise it's a great little light.
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Press the on button twice rapidly. That seems to work for me. This way you bypass the flashing mode. Hope that would do it
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It controls off on and modes. Hold it for 1 sec. It turns on to the brightness mode you turned it off at. Hold for 2 sec. and you get the strobe. Once on click the button to cycle through the brightnesses. I came from a surefire p2x pro with tail switch and had absolutely no trouble learning this.
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The first right to left is regular beam, turn off with a left to right, then the next right to left is the strobe function. Had I known I would of spent a bit more and got one where all the functions are on the same side. In the heat of the moment I don't want to be messing around. This info is with a underside mount
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There is a small round, rubber piece on top of the flashlight. Pull that up and you should see the connection port.
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Hello - Good question, as they appear not to have a way to operate them. At the back end of the flashlight is a slightly raised, round black object. That's the button, which is actually underneath that surface. Just push down on it to turn the light on or off.
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Unit has 2 functions. On AUTO mode LED array will turn on if Power goes out if " room is dark". To use LED array in Dim light or Normal light You have to cover the little light sensor with Your finger when Unit is switched to "on position". Flashlight works without having to cover sensor in "ON POSITION". I guess the reason Unit works this way is to conserve battery power. Product works well. Hope this helps.