Re: 41 Auto shut-off Message #4 Posted by Garth Wilson on 21 Nov 2004, 5:21 p.m., in response to message #3 by Ulrich Heller
I always disable the time-out. You can do that by executing ON or setting flag 44. Since I have my 41cx automatically do various things at turn off and turn on, I assigned the sumation key to my TOFF (turn-off) routine. One of the things TOFF does is set flag 11 so immediately upon turn-on, the program picks up execution again automatically. When it turns on, it sets the continuous-on flag (44), and checks to see if there's anything in my DAYTMR (daytimer) file that it's time to remind me of. If not, it goes on to see if there's an alarm pending, and if so, shows how much time is left before it comes due. Otherwise, it just puts the time and date in the display. Being on a 41, it's not instant, but the small delay is not a problem. I never use the ON key to turn the machine off, or let it time out. I suppose the time-out is good for forgetful people, but I find it quite annoying.
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