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**pearsaab** · 09-12-2013, 02:26 PM

So I had a q without the battery in it for a few weeks and went to use it and the date and time was reset....so I thought ok , battery has been out no big deal so I set it up again...as soon as I turn it off it resets back to 0 and also doesn't have the latest firmware anymore...any ideas I haven't thought of other than it's broken

**monochrome** · 09-12-2013, 02:50 PM

Amy: Just a shot in the dark - fully charge the battery, install it and let rest for a day. Do a factory reset (like clearing the registers in the old days). Then try again. I've had a similar freaky experience that i resolved that way, and I had a weird one-off where one of mine wouldn't stay ON. I cycled it seven or eight times and then it did. Go figure.

**pearsaab** · 09-12-2013, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Amy: Just a shot in the dark - fully charge the battery, install it and let rest for a day. Do a factory reset (like clearing the registers in the old days). Then try again. I've had a similar freaky experience that i resolved that way, and I had a weird one-off where one of mine wouldn't stay ON. I cycled it seven or eight times and then it did. Go figure.

worth a try..thanks paul!!!

**monochrome** · 09-12-2013, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by pearsaab

worth a try..thanks paul!!!

I think the batteries are wonky.

**pearsaab** · 09-13-2013, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I think the batteries are wonky.

unfortunately no go so...not real excited about dealing with CRIS and waiting...have they completed their move or whatever has delayed their service..anybody know?

**monochrome** · 09-13-2013, 06:36 AM

Flash the most recent FW again.

09-12-2013, 02:26 PM	#1
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	Q not retaining date or updates So I had a q without the battery in it for a few weeks and went to use it and the date and time was reset....so I thought ok , battery has been out no big deal so I set it up again...as soon as I turn it off it resets back to 0 and also doesn't have the latest firmware anymore...any ideas I haven't thought of other than it's broken

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09-12-2013, 02:50 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Amy: Just a shot in the dark - fully charge the battery, install it and let rest for a day. Do a factory reset (like clearing the registers in the old days). Then try again. I've had a similar freaky experience that i resolved that way, and I had a weird one-off where one of mine wouldn't stay ON. I cycled it seven or eight times and then it did. Go figure.

09-12-2013, 03:31 PM	#3
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome Amy: Just a shot in the dark - fully charge the battery, install it and let rest for a day. Do a factory reset (like clearing the registers in the old days). Then try again. I've had a similar freaky experience that i resolved that way, and I had a weird one-off where one of mine wouldn't stay ON. I cycled it seven or eight times and then it did. Go figure. worth a try..thanks paul!!!

09-12-2013, 03:37 PM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by pearsaab worth a try..thanks paul!!! I think the batteries are wonky.

09-13-2013, 05:44 AM	#5
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900 Original Poster	Originally posted by monochrome I think the batteries are wonky. unfortunately no go so...not real excited about dealing with CRIS and waiting...have they completed their move or whatever has delayed their service..anybody know?

09-13-2013, 06:36 AM	#6
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Flash the most recent FW again.

Q not retaining date or updates

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