I love it, but it does go off randomly. this creates another problem. the battery went dead in one day. now what? any suggestions?
1342400
Sorry no. The same thing happened to me. I no longer use it. It just hangs from my rear view mirror now. :(
1342401
I had the same problem. I don't think it's the battery. I can't make mine work at all anymore, even with new batteries. It is probably a compatibility issue with the phone.
1786860
This happened to me once, too. It'll come back. I unplugged mine for a while, then tried again (like, the next day) and it was fine. It still occasionally gets stuck in limbo, but it usually only takes a few minutes without power, then plugging it back in.Also, I've noticed it does this less often if I take out the Bluetooth thingy in back. There's a little cover you can remove on the back with a little USB Bluetooth receiver in it. It's tricky to get your fingers in there, but once I pulled this out, my unit started working more reliably.
762505
Wow, I haven't had any trouble with mine. Wonder if you need a fresh battery or something? Did you call the manufacturer and see if they will replace it or have any recommendations? I love mine, haven't had any weird glitches like that! Now my cell phone... That's a different story... Good luck, I'd start with the manufacturer.
1875395
The battery is low and it is about to go dead. Anyway that is what happens to mine. Hope that helps!
1710515
There is a tiny on/off switch. If you forget to switch it off, when you're finished with it, the battery will be dead by morning :(
435749
Nothing useful to add unfortunately. I have just bought mine, charged up the battery, and now it keeps turning itself on and off. I was going to try leaving out the battery, but will also try a firmware download, as suggested. Thanks.
963383
Always try changing the battery if you haven't just put one in. Also, liquid can spill into the guts. I did that and fixed it by opening it up and using a hair dryer to dry it out. It still took a day or two before it was reliable. Caution: opening it up can be tricky to put it back together. If you got it at Costco, take it back.
1707336
I have the exact same phone and a while back my phone's power button stopped working and it would turn itself off randomly. So after doing some research (what I am about to describe will in fact void your warranty), I opened up my phone, manually removed the power button so it would not turn itself off randomly. Now I utilize this product as an "On" button for my phone and it works like a charm.
876328
I have had mine for some time and don't recall that it was a problem when I installed the battery. Sounds like you may have to return it and get another, BTW, I do like (and trust) the unit.
297911
I've had that happen once since I bought mine (feb 06) and I got it to work again by taking the battery out for about fifteen minutes and putting it back in and it was back to normal. I disagree about it not being tough though, since mine falls off the seat of my work truck and onto the floor at least twice a week and I use it every day.
1088917
I have that problem, too. Imagine changing the battery might help. Haven't tried it yet, since I don't really need it.
1418494
Well, when I first bought mine, I forgot to turn it off about 2days and it drained my batt. The metronome acted funny when there is not enough juice power. I guess that because the battery included with purchased maybe to its dued date. With new battery, I have been more careful to turn it off when not use it. Still last for several months. The product is great. Recommended to friends & teachers. They all love it. :)
1659182
I have played the unit for a good two hours with the battery. I almost always have it plugged in when I view it. I would see about returning the battery, or getting a new unit. Thats what I like about Amazon, I have never had a problem with a return or replacement.
270380
Don't worry about it not shutting off people. The display itself has almost no drain on the battery. It is the memory that stores your data that is the culprit. If your battery is lasting less than 6 months then change brands. I have had mine (two of them) for over a year and have only replaced the battery once. Its a great device and works fantastic. Enjoy it and don't get so hung up on the battery, or if the unit "turns off"
2097529
That just happened today on my phone (i have the Marbl). It went like that the whole day. I was like "WTF?" But then I did what S. Thompson said, which was taking out the battery and putting it back in, and it worked.
1863024
Mine does the same thing. It stays on indefinitely, so must be a timer issue. I have contacted Amazon and they are sending a replacement.
390541
Love the unit, but all batteries die in time. Battery should be replaceable, so we all need to check with the manufacture. Have not looked at the unit with that in mind, but now that you brought it up, its another one of those challenge's in life.