I bought one of these and it comes on but when I put anything in it to weigh it still says zero. Is it defective or did I miss something?
613633
Don't know if this will help in your case, but the batteries that came with my scale were so weak that the scale was inoperable.
613634
Mine works really well, Compared it to beam scale 1st but the digital is a lot nicer. Checked it more than once before I loaded bullets.
305657
I just received this scale today, threw a brand new Energizer 9-volt into it, and was able to set it up to weigh in lbs rather than kgs. Getting it to weigh me isn't so easy; I step on it... it doesn't turn on. I tap it first with my foot... stilll nothing. If I reach down and push the mode button, THEN it works. Bending over to turn on a scale isn't very convenient; what a piece of junk!
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It's more than a few seconds, I'm trying it now. With something on the scale being weighed it seems to stay on at least more than a minute. With the object removed it goes back to zero, but I don't watch it enough to see if it eventually shuts off. Not sure I want to watch this thing much longer to answer how long it stays on. If it helps, I have had this one year now and the original battery is going strong. It's an LED screen and takes little power even if on all the time, like an old digital watch. Good luck and best wishes.
1983168
If it won't turn on as usual, I recommend taking the batteries out for a minute, reinstalling them, and going through the tare process again. (I believe this is just stepping on it to wake it up, then stepping off before it locks on your weight to allow it to balance to 0)
334399
I think your scale is broken. When I step on mine the zeros pop up then it goes to my weight.
234348
Yes, just put it on the scale and hit the tare button and the scale will zero with the "weigh-boat" on it. Then you will know the exact weight of what you put in it. Very pleased with my scale!
2203762
Turn scale on....put contanier your using on scale....push"Tare" button....the scale will show "zero"......now your ready to weigh any product you would like without having the container included....
1761778
Yes. It allows you to set up the container and reset it to zero. Then you can have an accurate weight.
2051648
You just step right on. Then you have to center yourself and stay still until the scale blinks 3 times, indicating it has registered the weight. Then it saves it to compare to the the next time you weigh in. Love this thing!
2174671
I usually step off the scale to give it time to reset. Then I step on again. If that do not work try taking out the batteries.
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Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally, the display is not baclit, so needs to be viewed in areasonably lighted area. Hope this helps. Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally,... » Read More Are you sure you have working batteries in it? I'd check that first.You also have to stand on it a few seconds before the numbers appear.It initially should be set by standing on it until it starts toregister the weight and, then, get off it and wait for it to displayO. You can then weigh yourself. If you move the scale at all, resetit. Also, it really needs to be on a flat hard surface. (Don't recallwhether the scale came with a tab that needed to be removed for thebatteries to work or not but, again, I'd check the batteries first.)Finally, the display is not baclit, so needs to be viewed in areasonably lighted area. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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hi! you need to step on the scale (one foot does it!) and lean on it. it will show 0.0. then step on with both feet and get a very accurate reading. it's truly very easy. i find that if i step on the upper right corner with my right foot, it goes on immediately. hope this helps you!
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Mine was not DOA we touched it came on got it to 0.0 then someone stood on it, registered weight then oooo came w/the rest of the reading. Try to make sure it is 0.0 first before getting on.
547885
The scale calibrates when it turns on. Just turn it off, and then turn it back on again and you should be set. Also, contact Ozeri if you still need the instruction manual.
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i have purchased and can verify that there is no battery in unit!! you can tell as soon as you pick up, there is practically no weight to item. i am curious about who posted this information.
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I don't know. Maybe try new batteries, if it still didn't work I would sent it back. The one had had would turn on but wasn't accurate at all (would give vastly different weights within minutes of each other). Good luck!
1128450
Mine does the same...intermittently. I don't know why. I have ascertained that it is NOT BROKEN. Just stuck. I keep tapping my foot lightly in the center of the scale until it shows 3 zeros. 00.0 Then I am able to weigh myself and get a proper reading. I weigh myself twice to be certain. Good luck. It is moody but, A great scale in general.