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Appendix A: Psion Config Program
Settings
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Psion 8585/8595 Vehicle-Mount Computers User Manual
A.6.1 Settings
Table A.3 Automatic Switch-off settings
Parameter Description
After-run time
and
Timeout
to terminate programs on
shutdown
If you do not want the computer to shut down immediately after switching it off
using the ignition or power key, but rather it should remain on for a time, then enter
an after-run time (in seconds) here.
Shutdown times
The length of time until shutdown consists of two counters:
1. After-run time
The after-run time begins with the switching off of the ignition. The shutdown
counter is displayed on the monitor (according to the settings). In this countdown the
after-run time is counted downwards. If the after-run time has elapsed, a message
for the shutdown will be displayed in the Shutdown dialog.
During this time, the computer can be returned to normal operating status with the
ignition.
2. Timeout to terminate programs
Next, all applications are informed that Windows will shutdown.
After this, the timeout begins counting down—but a counter is no longer displayed in
the Shutdown dialog.
When the timeout elapses, there will be a ‘hard’ switch-off of all applications that
were still running. Then the system shutdown is started.
Switch-off time
In order to allow enough time for the system shutdown after the program timeout,
set the switch-off time to at least 20 s plus the program timeout. Settings lower than
this value will cause a warning to appear when data is being saved.
Block input if ignition is off
If the ignition of the connected vehicle is off, all input to the computer may be
blocked.
Show taskbar icon
Selecting this options creates a symbol for Psion Config in the taskbar.
The symbol indicates the power status as follows:
Green: Power status is OK; ignition is on.
Flashing yellow and red: The ignition has been switched off and the after-
run time is counting down.
Red: The computer is in shutdown or switch-off mode.
Unable to read power status.
Double-click or right-click with the mouse to open a popup menu where Psion Config
can be started.
Show counter if ignition is off
A small dialog is displayed in the foreground where a counter counts down the after-
run time until shutdown. Depending on the option
Block input , a Shutdown button is
also shown that allows the user to immediately start the shutdown.
Hide desktop completely
The displayed counter dialog is opened in Fullscreen mode, covering the entire desk-
top. Large, easy-to-read text is displayed automatically.
Info output for the switch-off
Enter any text here for the after-run time counter and the shutdown process. A line
break in the text can be entered with '\n'.
The after-run time counter is defined in '$m' for minutes and '$s' for seconds. These
text codes are case-sensitive.
Ignition off Text for the display time
Shutdown with ignition Text for the display time