Hi, we're talking about andded safeguard, to prevent some of us who accieentally switch the machine on when we are putting the machine in the case and don't realise it.
Cheers, Steve > ----- Original Message ----- >From: Paul Henrichsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: Jerry Weinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,Braillenote List <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 23:14:06 -0800 >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Suggestion For A Power Switch Lock >Hi, Jerry. I wonder how your bn could get switched on or off without your >knowing it? It has that thick velcro flap that covers it. I suppose that >even if one bumped that flap, the unit would remain in whatever state you >left it. >The only thing that I have seen is that after you charge your unit and when >you unplug it, sometimes, it says adapter off and remains turned on even >when the switch is in the off position. I have to turn mine on then off again. >I even just now tried pressing on the switch with the flap over it and was >unable to get it to turn on. >At 1/24/2004, you wrote: >>Dear List, >>This is a suggestion for a power switch lock for the BrailleNote in the off >>position. There are times when I find my BrailleNote on at the end of a >>trip, when I know that the power switch was switched off at the beginning of >>my trip. Indeed, traveling with the BrailleNote switched on could lead to >>unpredictable results, including the loss of data. >>Related to this suggestion is a second suggestion for a power switch lock >>for the Braillenote in the on position. There are times, especially when >>traveling in a car, when the BrailleNote could be accidently switched off. >>This too could lead to unpredictable results, including the loss of data. >>Note that some laptops do have switch locks, for good reason. >>Sincerely, >>Jerry Weinger >>___ >>To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >>http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >Paul Henrichsen ><[EMAIL PROTECTED] ><home.pacbell.net/paulh52 >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
