Psion Teklogix Vehicle-Mount Computer 8590 - Manual (Page 96)

Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications
Automatic Switch Off
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Settings
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 igni-
tion. The shutdown counter is displayed on the monitor
(according to the settings). In this countdown the after-run
time is counted down. If the after-run time has elapsed, a
message for the shutdown is displayed in the Shutdown dialog.
During this time, the computer can be returned to normal oper-
ating status with the ignition.
2. Timeout to terminate programs
Next, all applications are informed that Windows will shut-
down.
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 shut-
down begins.
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 Teklogix
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 Teklogix Config can be started.