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Travel Lock vs. Power-On: How to Tell the Two Steps Apart
Why a toy may not switch on
If a new vibrator will not switch on, the cited FUN FACTORY FAQ lists checking the travel lock as one step to try. That makes the lock a plausible first thing to rule out, but it is a manufacturer example, not proof that every toy has a lock or that a lock is the reason yours is quiet.
What the unlock step looks like
In the cited FAQ, unlocking uses a paired-button action: the + button (or the big point button) and the FUN button held together for about 1 to 4 seconds, after which the toy should vibrate once. Read this only as that manufacturer's example. Match the controls named in your own model's instructions instead of applying this sequence to another toy.
The power-on step comes after
The same FAQ describes starting the toy as a separate action taken after unlocking: clicking the FUN button. That separation is the key distinction. Unlocking clears the travel lock; power-on is what you do next, and the two may use different buttons or holds.
Questions to ask your own manual
- Does the manual name a travel lock or unlock step at all? Does it state which controls to press and for how long? Does it describe a cue, such as a vibration, that tells you the unlock worked? Does it list power-on as its own instruction? If any answer is missing, treat that as an open question for the maker rather than guessing.
Keep the two steps separate in your notes
Write down the unlock instruction and the power-on instruction as two lines, each with its own buttons, hold time and expected cue. Keeping them apart makes it easier to see which step you have completed and which one you still need to check in the exact model manual.
What this does not tell you
The cited startup FAQ section does not say that a locked toy is the only reason one will not start, and it does not cover charging, safety or repair. It also does not confirm that other brands use the same buttons or timing. Those remain unknowns to resolve with your own model's documentation or the maker.
A practical next step
Find the unlock section and the power-on section in your exact model manual, then follow them in that order and watch for the cue each one describes. If the manual is unclear or the toy still will not start, ask the maker or seller for guidance on your specific model.