User manual

Chapter 5: Configuration
Display Backlight
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Psion Teklogix 8525/8530 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual
5.5.1.3 Display Backlight
The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time when the 8525/8530 is
in use (key press, scanner trigger or data received from the host). The Display
Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to specify the intensity of the
backlight along with how long the display will maintain the specified intensity.
Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.
• In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab.
Figure 5.5 Display Backlight Properties
Note: Backlight changes take affect immediately. You do not need to reset
the 8525/8530.
Intensity
This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the backlight. Sliding the bar to
the left lowers the light intensity, and sliding it to the right raises the intensity.
Bright For
The value chosen from this dropdown menu determines the duration of time that the
backlight stays on at the configured intensity when a unit is not in use.
Dim For
The value chosen from this dropdown menu determines the duration of time that
the backlight stays on at half the configured intensity (dimmed backlight) when a
unit is not in use.
External Power Checkbox
When you select the checkbox next to ‘When using external power keep the
backlight always ON.’, the backlight remains ON at the configured intensity when