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Properties Tab
This screen allows you to make changes to preset functions.
Side Switch Functions
: The side switch function controls the
pushbutton switch on the side of the machine. NOTE: Only one
selection can be made.
On/Off:
This uses the side switch as a simple on or off
function.
Backlight:
When selected, the side switch will turn the backlight
on or off.
Disable:
When selected, the side switch will turn on the unit
only. The side switch will be entirely disabled once
the machine is running.
Suspend:
When selected, the side switch will toggle the unit in
or out of suspend mode.
Delay:
The number represents the length of time required
for the switch press to be recognized (approximately
½ second increments). If the switch is held down for
less than this length of time, the action is ignored.
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Heaters (
optional feature
):
This controls the LCD and Hard Drive
heater functions for cold weather operation.
Multiple selections may be
made.
Standby:
When enabled, causes the heaters to operate even if
the unit is off. This avoids turn on delays if the unit is
cold, but will only operate if external power is
supplied from a stable AC source. (See Special
Instructions for Cold Weather Operation on page 40.)
Pre:
When enabled, the heaters will active when the
machine is first turned on. When cold, the machine
may pre-heat for up to 15 minutes before proceeding
to boot. In
extremely
cold weather, the machine may
have to go through more than one cycle. If you are
noticing long delays, you may want to change the
setting to Standby. This feature will work only if
external power is supplied from a stable AC source.
Run:
When enabled, allows the heaters to operate while
the machine is running.
OEM Module:
When enabled, this activates power to an optional
module.
LPT Port:
Only one selection may be made. The unit must be restarted
for a new selection to become active.
Floppy:
Uses the LPT port as a floppy disk controller.
Printer:
Uses the LPT port as a printer controller.