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2007-02-10 , 20:57
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Originally Posted by johncass View Post
Hi question from someone new to 770 (bought one on Ebay the other day)

1) Anyone know how the device goes into 'standby' - i guess there is some sensor to detect when the sleeve is put over the screen
It's a small magnet in the aluminium case.

2) Can it also be forced to standby from somewhere in the UI?
A short tap on the power key brings up the power menu; the first option (lock screen and keys) is more or less equivalent to the screen cover action (I think the latter also closes network connections on the 770). I don't know of a way to do this without physically hitting a button.

3) After a while of inactivity, mine switches off - when I think it should be going into standby. I cant get it to wake up with a touch on the screen or a button press, I have to press and hold power and the machine boots up. I think the battery is fine as it works for extended periods when I am using it, its just standby function seems not to work. Anyone got any ideas why?
Have you checked your power settings in the control panel? This is a new one for me.