I just bought this radio. Is it me or is very hard to open it to place batteries? Thanks to all responses! Obviously some of use find it very difficult to open the battery compartment in a "normal" way..
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No not just you...that was my only complaint. I don't snap it completely closed for that very reason.
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I purchased two remote units, and have installed one. The one remote does not work well even after I put an extension on the antenna wire. Opening from the vehicle inside the garage is fine, but you have to drive within inches of the door, then remove the remote from the visor and try and try to get the door to open. I changed the remote battery with little to no improvement. This unit would not be high on my list to purchase in the future. Sorry to be negative, but I'm being honest. Yes, there are three buttons on the remote, and with the one unit connected all three buttons will open the one door-why I'm not sure!!! I purchased two remote units, and have installed one. The one remote does not work well even after I put an extension on the antenna wire. Opening from the vehicle inside the garage is fine, but you have to drive within inches of the door, then remove the remote from the visor and try and try to get the door to open. I changed the remote battery with little to no improvement. This unit would not be high on my list to purchase in the future. Sorry to be negative, but I'm being honest. Yes, there are three buttons on the remote, and with the one unit connected all three buttons will open the... » Read More I purchased two remote units, and have installed one. The one remote does not work well even after I put an extension on the antenna wire. Opening from the vehicle inside the garage is fine, but you have to drive within inches of the door, then remove the remote from the visor and try and try to get the door to open. I changed the remote battery with little to no improvement. This unit would not be high on my list to purchase in the future. Sorry to be negative, but I'm being honest. Yes, there are three buttons on the remote, and with the one unit connected all three buttons will open the one door-why I'm not sure!!! « Show Less
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How do you open the battery compartment? I replaced the battery once, but this time I cannot open the compartment.
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Loosen the strings enough to get my hand in far enough to reach the battery pouch. Kind of a pain, but worth the bother. It is a really nice pickup. Hope this helps.
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My camera is new so I have not repaced the batteries yet but I find the door latch awkward and difficult to use. I'm hoping that I don't have problems and will be very careful when replacing batteries. Sorry if this is not very helpful.
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I have difficulty closing the battery compartment door myself. You have to kind of push down on the door while holding the little latch back at the same time. I've not had the camera long enough to discern different sizes of batteries, but I'm gonna take the other folks' advice and try different batteries when I change them out.
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I had the same problem and couldn't remember how to get the battery out.The unit separates at the point where the light gray meets the darker gray. Just pull hard enough at that point and the battery compartment will pull out. What probably happens is that it gets residue on the plastic or age just causes it to become more difficult due to not opening it frequently. If you pull hard enough, it will open. It is a single AAA battery that is needed.
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When I first put in the batteries, it did not work. I realized that I put the battery holder in the wrong way. Turned it around and it worked. Hope it's that simple!
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Hi there. unfortunately that is the case with my radio as well. You are correct when off it is very hard to find the power/source button. Sorry my friend. I do appreciate you bringing that up because to be honest with you, I never really noticed that. One suggestion is maybe using the remote control???I know it is a pain in the butt to find it when u need it but maybe have it velcrod somewhere close? Good luck!Regards,Erick
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Hi Robin, I'm assuming you are referring to the cover for the batteries? What I do is place both my thumbs on the cover and really put pressure on it and twist to open. It gets easier to open over time. I bought this a few months ago. Hope this helps...
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Thanks Brianlatz! I swear I couldn't figure out how to put the battery in so I finally just decided to shove it in. But then the little ring wouldn't fit. Now I can't take it out. I thought there must have been an easier way. Thank god for google which led me here. lol. Geez. How the hell am I going to take the battery out now???
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I have only been able to insert the batteries one way. The plastic shapes on the inside are designed so that the bulge on the positive side of the battery fits just overtop of a mold, while the smooth side is tight against the edge of the container. If this is reversed, the positive side does not fit in, and the flat side juts over the mold so that the cover cannot close.I would personally recommend keeping only your charged batteries in the case, and using a rubber band or something to bundle your discharged ones until they are replenished. Or you could buy more cases and label them. That would look much better actually. I have only been able to insert the batteries one way. The plastic shapes on the inside are designed so that the bulge on the positive side of the battery fits just overtop of a mold, while the smooth side is tight against the edge of the container. If this is reversed, the positive side does not fit in, and the flat side juts over the mold so that the cover cannot close.I would personally recommend keeping only your charged batteries in the case, and using a rubber band or something to bundle your discharged ones until they are replenished. Or you could buy more cases and label... » Read More I have only been able to insert the batteries one way. The plastic shapes on the inside are designed so that the bulge on the positive side of the battery fits just overtop of a mold, while the smooth side is tight against the edge of the container. If this is reversed, the positive side does not fit in, and the flat side juts over the mold so that the cover cannot close.I would personally recommend keeping only your charged batteries in the case, and using a rubber band or something to bundle your discharged ones until they are replenished. Or you could buy more cases and label them. That would look much better actually. « Show Less
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I would check that your batteries are pushed tightly down into the compartment. I haven't had any problems with mine at all, so I'm just guessing here. Good luck
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It's easy, Judy, but just a bit counter-intuitive. The Battery button releases the entire top of the mouse. It opens up like a clamshell to reveal the batteries. If you are like me, you are trying to open what appears to be a panel on the bottom of the mouse. It took me awhile to figure it out! Hope this helps.
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Unfortunately, the trick is to use something thin to pry it open. I haven't tried it yet as I haven't had to access my battery, but feel as though I could also break it. Not a good design for sure, but for the price, I guess we get what we pay for!
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This is a second response after reading some other answers........ I bought one and it worked fine for a short time..... then the battery compartment would not stay closed..... the batteries would "pop" out of the holder and not work...... I put duct tape over the battery compartment and that lasted a short time also...... finally I had to fabricate a "U" shaped bracket out of sheet metal and create a "Strap" to cover the battery compartment and clamp it to the mailbox door..... it has worked great ever since I got the batteries to stay in place.
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yeah, a little tricky. There's a small tab to the left, just move it out a little and the compartment will open up. Others have had the same problem.