Problems turning it on: Any suggestions?
766502
I had the same problem and I called vtech and they instructed me to take out the batteries and hold the power button down for 10 seconds reinsert the batteries and attempt to power back on. It did not work the first time so she told me to remove the batteries and blow in the battery compartment to remove dust ( which was curious to me because it looked spotless) hold the power button down again for 10 seconds reinsert the batteries and attempt to power on again. It worked after the second try.
253604
Try different chargers. If it is all the way exhausted, plug it in and wait 20 minutes or so. Sometimes it doesn't respond for a while, until it has a little bit of charge. Good luck.
197443
Hmmm, Only suggestion I can make is to unplug the power to it and plug it in again, sometimes it needs to be restarted.
2247216
hit the power button and wait for it to turn on. :P u should really turn it in and get a new and better and faster windows 8 tab.
2165468
Agree with other 2, make sure it charged because that's how you turn it on. I've had no trouble with mine, works beautifully.
993873
If you can get it on, do a factory reset. If not search online for a hard reset sequence.
2229348
Use the on/off switch. If that is not the problem, try replacing the rechargeable batteries.
2099074
Probably if it appears to turn on it should fix your problem. I had the same problem and it fixed mine.
1305139
First make sure you charge it for a couple hours. While it's plugged, press and hold the power button until you hear a vibration, then release the power button, wait for 6 seconds, it will turn on.
2055151
Try Pressing the Power button for 30 Secs or so, it takes a longer button press than the instructions tell you to press the button.
658761
Press the power button on and off. That usually reset it for me. Or just unplug for ten seconds the plug back in and press the power button
924968
I have learned to have the right touch with the power on button. If you tap it or press it quickly, it gives you the date and time. To turn the unit on requires a longer, firm press, but not too long. If that doesnt help you, your unit might need repair.
1735889
I have read that if you reset it, it will turn on. There is a hole in the back behind the on/off button. Stick a paper clip or some other small sharp object in the hole and hold it for a few seconds. I have also read that if you do that while holding down the on/off switch it may come on.
1461444
I had an issue where the power button needed to be pressed repeatedly in order to start it. This kind of an issue is being reported all over message boards. I did an exchange on mine to see if that would help.
1197124
it is an absolute pain, and i emphasize PAIN to program, i gave up , i just plug it in at 12 pm and let it go from there, i am not kidding, good luck.
975919
I have not had that problem. I just pushed the same button to turn off that turned it on. Sorry I can't help you.
1958750
Hi there, I have not had that problem. Try turning it off from the power switch and turn it back on. Sorry I can not help with that problem.