Which lights are on during night light mode? The front-facing area light or the up-facing flashlight? Which turn on during a power outage? And does the charging cradle light up at all? I remember their older design the cradle had a dim down-light. Which lights are on during night light mode? The front-facing area light or the up-facing flashlight? Which turn on during a power outage? And does the charging cradle light up at all? I... » Read More Which lights are on during night light mode? The front-facing area light or the up-facing flashlight? Which turn on during a power outage? And does the charging cradle light up at all? I remember their older design the cradle had a dim down-light. « Show Less
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The front facing lights are on. The up facing when lights go out or if unplugged when on auto. Cradle does not have an indicator light.
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The front facing lights in night-light mode. The selector switch gives you the choice of auto-low, auto-high or off for night-light. The ON position turns the front lights on high. The top lights are for power fail. The base has no lighting at all. Hope this was clear enough.
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I keep mine in the outlet charging all the time, so if there is a power outage, it will go on automatically for you, and no fumbling for a light.
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There is a small key like tool that comes with the light, before you put it up use the key to turn it on, the light has a charge so you will see it light up. You can still turn on the light if you already put it up it's just easier if you turn it on before.
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When the battery is charging, there is a flashing amber light. When fully charged, there is a solid amber light. Hope that helps.
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There is only one light in this charger. When you plug it into the device, it will turn red and then it will change to green when charged. Check the side once you plug it in. Took me a couple of looks to make sure it was functioning - I did not think it had a light myself.
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This light will not come on while the charger is connected. This is not a problem as the batteries last a long time. I use mine fro close up work (appliance repair among other things) and love how easy it is to keep light right where I need it.
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Eileen-Marie,I just checked ( I never noticed before - go figure) it does not light up. I guess I'm just always in the dark so it doesn't matter...
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I know this is a little old, but I just want to clarify that four of the previous answers are definitely incorrect (maybe the light was updated?... doubt it though). There are 2 modes. The default mode (what it goes back to after not being used for about 1 second from my testing) is full brightness mode. It does have a dim brightness mode that you can activate by double tapping the button before clicking it to lock it down.
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Mine does the same thing. I unscrewed the bottom cap and the top cap (not the head where the light is) wiped all battery contact surfaces and now it is better but sometimes comes on dim. This would suggest it's a manufacturing problem and not necessarily the switch. However, I wouldn't rule that out as the whole unit is not the best quality I have seen in these types of flashlights. I guess you get what you pay for.
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When it's charging, you can see the lights around the power switch blinking. When it is fully charged, all the lights are lit solidly and stop blinking. Mine works great!
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it is merely a sensor. it lights up when you hand gets near. It actually helps if you are in a really dark room and trying to turn light on. the glow is just enough so you can see to touch the on spot. they is no way to judge the level of charge. But it will hold for 2 hrs on battery. I have used it like a flashlight during power outage. I keep my plugged in via an old cell phone charger instead of my laptop.
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No! There is a button that you click and the light turns on! The red part does not light up by the way! I thought it did when I purchased this charger for my boyfriend but it doesn't! What came as a surprise was the bright light that came from the charging end when he accidentally clicked it! :)
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I've personally never experienced the flashing light on this specific model, but I know from other chargers that the flashing light usually indicates that either the battery is not making good contact with the charger terminals or the cell is indeed dead. If you have already tried switching the battery around to the different slots and you get the same result each time, then most likely it is the latter. If you have any other chargers around the house, you could always see if you get a different result using one of those.
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You plug it in and charge it and the light only comes on when there is no power going to the unit. If you pull it out of the wall plate it will illuminate.
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I think others have answered your question but the bottom line is that this light will light up in a power failure or when unplugged from the wall.All you need to do is turn on the light and then plug into an electrical outlet. The light will turn off when plugged in. It will light up if power is lost at the electrical outlet (or you unplug it from the outlet).BTW, I have bought a variety of emergency lights (when this particular light was not in stock) and this is the best emergency light.If you are looking for a night light that doubles as an emergency light then this will not meet that requirement. I think others have answered your question but the bottom line is that this light will light up in a power failure or when unplugged from the wall.All you need to do is turn on the light and then plug into an electrical outlet. The light will turn off when plugged in. It will light up if power is lost at the electrical outlet (or you unplug it from the outlet).BTW, I have bought a variety of emergency lights (when this particular light was not in stock) and this is the best emergency light.If you are looking for a night light that doubles as an emergency light then this... » Read More I think others have answered your question but the bottom line is that this light will light up in a power failure or when unplugged from the wall.All you need to do is turn on the light and then plug into an electrical outlet. The light will turn off when plugged in. It will light up if power is lost at the electrical outlet (or you unplug it from the outlet).BTW, I have bought a variety of emergency lights (when this particular light was not in stock) and this is the best emergency light.If you are looking for a night light that doubles as an emergency light then this will not meet that requirement. « Show Less
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Low is still pretty bright. I have turned the night light toward the wall at times to make it less bright. I have not experienced a power outage yet, so I can't answer the second part. But, I do love this flashlight!
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It flashes even with the lamp off. I always assumed it just showed the lamp was powered and good to go. I know it is solid red when charging and turns green when charged. I personally use my head lamp when I work in dark spots not for rock climbing or biking.