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Alexandre
10-24-2003, 08:15 AM
Hello,

I' have got a new Tungsten T E, and i have a big problem, i cannot switch off the backlight, like on my old m515. So the Backlight is lit all the time, and battery suffers.

Thank's for help... ;)
rolando
10-24-2003, 08:33 AM
I think that the Tungstens since the TT2 are unable to have the backlight turned off via the power button, like other PalmOS devices.

There is a program, called Energy Dimmer, that can help. I think it can even turn off your backlight via software. It can be programmed to dim (or turn off) your backlight after periods of inactivity.

Rolando
Alexandre
10-24-2003, 09:14 AM
This software is fine, but i cost 9 $, to perform an operation that is basic in m515. So do you hear about a patch or something like this ?
ziggy
10-24-2003, 11:58 AM
Autodimmer (http://www.freewarepalm.com/utilities/autodimmer.shtml) can something similar. It's freeware. Not sure whether it works on the T E.
penduick
10-27-2003, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by ziggy
Autodimmer (http://www.freewarepalm.com/utilities/autodimmer.shtml) can something similar. It's freeware. Not sure whether it works on the T E.

It does. ;)
Gnam
10-27-2003, 04:38 PM
There's also a program (freeware) called bloff that switches the 'back-light-off' (bloff).

I haven't used any of these programs because I wonder if they are 'safe' - maybe the low voltage going to the leds that light up the screen could eventually damage them.

I mean...why didn't Palm include the option?

Puzzled,
Gnam
penduick
10-28-2003, 03:26 AM
Originally posted by Gnam

I haven't used any of these programs because I wonder if they are 'safe' - maybe the low voltage going to the leds that light up the screen could eventually damage them.

I mean...why didn't Palm include the option?

Puzzled,
Gnam

1. I'll tell you ;)
2. Concerning the "option".. To give us the opportunity to search the compatible program and be so greatful to its author ?
Gnam
10-28-2003, 09:39 AM
Originally posted by penduick
1. I'll tell you ;)
Ehm...when (and what) will you tell me?
Originally posted by penduick
2. Concerning the "option".. To give us the opportunity to search the compatible program and be so greatful to its author ?
Umm..are you the author of bloff?

Bye,
Gnam
penduick
10-28-2003, 11:26 AM
Originally posted by Gnam
Ehm...when (and what) will you tell me?

(i) I'll tell you if autodimmer causes damages on T|E screens, (ii) as soon as they appear on mine

Originally posted by Gnam
Umm..are you the author of bloff?

Bye,
Gnam

My turn : I answer U with extream pleasure as I soon as I understand what you are talking about :D
Gnam
10-28-2003, 04:33 PM
LOL!

Sorry! Now I understand - how long have you been using bloff?

Does it really improve your battery life? And can you see the screen with the backloght off?

?

Bye,
Gnam
penduick
10-29-2003, 03:18 AM
Maybe we should have a phone call in our respective mother tongues ... I don't use bloff. I use autodimmer. Since I bought my T|E, that is last thursday. And it has not harmed my screen... yet.
Gnam
10-29-2003, 03:52 AM
Originally posted by penduick
Maybe we should have a phone call in our respective mother tongues ... I don't use bloff. I use autodimmer. Since I bought my T|E, that is last thursday. And it has not harmed my screen... yet.

Oops, sorry, my mistake AGAIN! I didn't read that you were using Autodimmer.

Too much work and not enough sleep :(

Ciao!
Gnam
penduick
10-29-2003, 03:57 AM
No problem !!

A bientôt.
Toem
10-29-2003, 07:22 AM
Where can i find bloff ?