how does this sight turn on and off?
1638652
By rotating the dial on the right hand side of the sight clockwise or counterclockwise it will increase or decrease in brightness.
1638653
There are different light brightness settings, one of which is the off position.
1638654
The big knob on the side that adjust the brightness has an off position. But you really don't have to turn it off, the battery will last for years with it on.
1638655
You just twist that large dial on the side. If you look closely it's numbered 0-10 on the edge. The first four or five clicks are for night vision and the last half are for normal daytime use. The dot is so bright on the last two clicks though that you could use it to shoot at the sun for target practice.
1638656
It doesn't. Stays on but can adjust the intensity. Battery life is projected at 6 years. Mine had been on 2 years with no loss of intensity.
1988571
the buttons you see on the right side are for windage and elevation corrections...the very front large cap screw is the battery compartment..the on and off buttons as well as the brightness button are on the front of the sight...there is an on and off on each side and the brightness is in the middle...they are enclosed in rubber and you just push for the settings you need....very simple and eash to use...if i did it again i would get the on dot reticle and not the two....if you have it too bright the dots run together for me and cant be as precise on the target...shooting small cal. rifles at ranges out to 150 yards you really dont need this dot.......Great sight and i would buy another one......Joe the buttons you see on the right side are for windage and elevation corrections...the very front large cap screw is the battery compartment..the on and off buttons as well as the brightness button are on the front of the sight...there is an on and off on each side and the brightness is in the middle...they are enclosed in rubber and you just push for the settings you need....very simple and eash to use...if i did it again i would get the on dot reticle and not the two....if you have it too bright the dots run together for me and cant be as precise on the target...shooting small cal. rifles... » Read More the buttons you see on the right side are for windage and elevation corrections...the very front large cap screw is the battery compartment..the on and off buttons as well as the brightness button are on the front of the sight...there is an on and off on each side and the brightness is in the middle...they are enclosed in rubber and you just push for the settings you need....very simple and eash to use...if i did it again i would get the on dot reticle and not the two....if you have it too bright the dots run together for me and cant be as precise on the target...shooting small cal. rifles at ranges out to 150 yards you really dont need this dot.......Great sight and i would buy another one......Joe « Show Less
296976
This light has 3 positions switch. In auto position, the light will turn on at night when it detected motion within range (it has light sensor). In manual mode, light stay on like a flashlight. In off mode, unit is off. Hope my answer help.
1773510
The switch to turn it on/off is on the top of the lamp. You just need to rotate it clockwise to switch from on mode to off mode or from off mode to on mode.
519897
It's pretty useless from my point of view. Around the ring of the sight is a piece of what seems like a tape that charges in the sun and then glows at dusk. Since you aim with the pins and not with this, I find it to be pretty useless.
713905
My light has 5 modes. The remote switch is temporary on. If I wait more than 8 seconds between turn-on, it will be the bright setting. But if I turn it on-off-on in less than 8 seconds it toggles through the modes. Very annoying for a weapon mounted light!
1003120
It has 3 modes plus off -- off, high, low, strobe. If you click the end button all the way, it goes off-high-off-low-off-strobe. Once you turn it on, you can then click it half way and it goes high-low-strobe-high-low-strobe. You need to click it all the way again to turn it off.It is very bright on high. The high and strobe are very irritating if aimed right at people.
1225896
Sightmark products won't let you down. The plastic on/off button is the only down side but with the pressure pad u only have to use the push button if u want to leave it on. I agree that the dials might be 1/4 moa.
757010
High/low is selected by a half turn of the bezel. On/off is selected by a button on the back. It's a great light. Goes everywhere with me.
104
yes, the light turns on/off at the back end (tail cap) with a flexible click. I hold the barrel in my fist and use my thumb to push the flexible click button.
256266
Sight will automaticly shut itself off. Slight movement does turn itself back on. I have had the same battery for over 1 1/2 years and it works flawlessly.
1654637
it will come on when any motion is noticed by the eye. to use it as a light may not work even on a on off switch.
1403999
There is a button to turn the display on and off... If you can actually get a display that works properly.
2124084
It has a button on top that you press it will turn on and then just press and hold while viewing through it to your desired target and the range will display. And after 30 seconds it will automatically turn off.
795131
You can twist it on for the light to stay on or you can push the button to turn it on. As soon as you release the button it goes off.
1628151
My answer is the same as the 3 other answers it is on or it is off - once you sight it in - it's a great tool for getting on target.
947210
I can't answer your question, but I can tell you that I returned the sight because the entire sight is small, the dot is very small and if you are buying it to get a good sight picture in the dark then you can forget it. Not gonna happen. The picture is very deceiving. I've never seen a sight this small. I went with another brand and i'm happy. Hope this helps.