*_From the off press the button until it blinks two times. It will come on in high mode , and flash 2 times after 7-8 seconds.
2. After it blinks twice , release the switch and double click again_*
Alternately you can just double-tap the switch from either on or off position. It will enter the strobe/flashy mode group, where you can tap past those and access the program mode… see my post above.
Thanks much to those of you who mentioned the programming. That was not in my set of instructions but its very good to know. In my case this didn’t boost the max output any, but still very cool. I did notice a slight smudge on the lens of my light which I’ve cleaned off, and also that my 14500 cell was at only 3.95 volts when I tested, so once it has charged and fully rested I will test again to see if any respectable difference is made.
Sure, no prob. that could be a sign of a defective switch… there are a lot of members whose lights have faulty / inconsistent switches. I got lucky and won the switch lotto on my lights. Good Luck!! Its a great EDC light if you get a good one.
I have prevented scratching when installing clips by using snap ring pliers. Just spread the clip wide enough (by inserting pliers tips in center ring of clip) to start clip on, remove pliers, then nudge clip with thumb. Goes on with out a hitch. To remove, insert snap ring pliers at clips end openings, pry gently apart and nudge off. No scratches. I’m using the straight attatchments on my snap ring pliers at the moment.
I really like mine (NW verison), I reprogrammed the modes to the way I like it and am running it on lowest to see how long it will go. So far 75 hours of continuous running on Duracell rechargeable (eneloop) and its still going. Very small and is convenient for carrying in your pocket, no visible PWM also sold me on it
Protected 14500’s are an interesting beast. I’d rather have a shorter cell with slightly less capacity, but which fits universally, than this type of dilemma. It seems like laziness on the part of battery manufacturers.
Another think that needs to be noted if trying to use protected cells in this light is they need to be capable of at least a 2 amp discharge. For example the Olight protected cells are only rated at 1500ma discharge so even if they would fit, it’s a bad idea.
Sure…
Just quickly double-tap it from either ON or OFF.
It will strobe, but just single tap past Strobe, sos, beacon, turbo-without step down… the next mode is the battery indicator mode. (IIRC one tap past that is the programming mode). Battery indicator mode will flash to indicate the battery charge level. Double tap back out to go back to the regular modes.