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Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Apps
Psion Teklogix Config Menus
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Settings
After-run time
and
Timeout to terminate pro-
grams 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 require it
to remain on for a time, enter an after-run time (in seconds) here. (If
you are using an UPS (PS1110), the after-run time should be no
longer than 3 minutes.)
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 set-
tings). 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 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
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 compu-
ter 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.