Psion 8585, User Manual

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Appendix A: Psion Config Program
Switch-On
Psion 8585/8595 Vehicle-Mount Computers User Manual
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A.6.2 Switch-On
A.6.3 Switch-Off
A.7 Front Panel
In the Front Panel menu, the keys (also called soft keys) located on the 8585 front panel can
be programmed.
This does not apply to the keys Power on / off , + / - Brightness, and Backlight on/off !
All keys depicted in grey/white can have two assignments. Use [SHIFT] to switch between the assignments.
Character strings cannot be assigned to single keys. Only one character per key is possible. The keys [Alt],
[Ctrl] and [Shift] may be used in combination, e.g. [Ctrl] [Alt] [F1].
Table A.4
Parameter Description
with ignition
The computer switches on automatically when the ignition is started. It cannot be
switched on with the power key.
with ignition and power key
The computer can be switched on with the power key if the ignition is on. It cannot be
switched on with the power key alone.
with power key The 8585 can be switched on with the power key.
always on
The 8585 switches on as soon as it is supplied with power. It is not necessary to press
the power key or start the ignition.
Table A.5
Parameter Description
with ignition Automatic switch-off is activated when the ignition is switched off.
with ignition and power key
Automatic switch-off is activated when the ignition is switched off. The power key
shortens the defined after-run time and initiates computer shutdown.
with power key
The computer is shut down or switched off with the power key (if no automatic
switch-off is available, a 'hard' switch-off takes place).
only by system shutdown
The computer cannot be switched off using the ignition or the power key; it has to
be shut down in the
Start menu.
Shutdown to hibernation mode
If the computer is switched off using the ignition or the power key, it goes into
hibernation mode. When this happens, a copy of the main memory is written to a
file, accelerating the startup of the computer. This option must be activated in the
power management centre of the computer ( Power Properties) .