Remote switch TC-80N3 problem

[AdamLM]

Hi,

I just got this and when I plug it into the camera, I can use the button to take a picture, but the LCD display on the switch doesn't work. Do I need to do something or do I send it back for a replacement. Thank you.

Adam

[Mark001]

The battery isn't needed in the remote to take a picture, so check the battery (pop it out and make sure it doesn't have the plastic strip still on from the factory).

[AdamLM]

Haha! Actually, it's worse. The battery was in upsidedown. Man, am I stupid. Thank you.

So, it just automatically shots off then?

Adam

[ibdb]

Haha! Actually, it's worse. The battery was in upsidedown. Man, am I stupid. Thank you.

So, it just automatically shots off then?

Adam
It uses so little power that I don't think it ever actually shuts off. I think they estimate a 2+ year battery life or something like that.

[AdamLM]

Oh, ok. That's fine then.

[ben_r_]

It uses so little power that I don't think it ever actually shuts off. I think they estimate a 2+ year battery life or something like that.

Yea thats what the manual states. Kinda weirded me out at first... a device that NEVER turns off, but there it is.