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View Poll Results: Does you power button work properly?
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Old 07-26-03, 12:27 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Mad Power Button Issues

I have had my Axim for a little over a month now, and have been experiencing problems with the power button. Has anyone else had the problem where they push the power button and the Axim doesn't turn off? Dell sent me a replacement and it was even worse. It also had a dead pixel!!!! I think I am going to return my beloved Axim now, as it it terribly annoying at school and around places, when I have to stand around waiting for the power button to WAKE UP AND TURN THE AXIM OFF!!!!!!!!!
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Old 07-26-03, 11:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I just know I have to hold it for about 1/2 second.
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Old 07-27-03, 12:53 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Some people have problems when they hold it down too long. Holding it down for too long will turn on and off the backlight. It should just need a quick press.
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Old 07-27-03, 05:51 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I have problems when pushing it for any length.
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Old 07-27-03, 06:53 AM   #5 (permalink)
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You could download a software alternative to turn off your ax without using the power button (but of course with a machine that's only a month old you shouldn't need to do this imho)
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(but of course with a machine that's only a month old you shouldn't need to do this imho)
I think you should use a software anyway even if your axi is still new, this way you'll save the life of the power button

hey bernie_rubber, how do you like HandyMenu so far ?
I have the Power off as my quick action
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Old 08-11-03, 07:00 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Got so sick of the power button, returned the Axim and bought the tiny HP iPaq h1930. So small and good looking. I also swapped my Proporta Axim Hard Case for a 19xx version. Can't wait!!!
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The only issue I've had with the power button is that it doesn't always respond right after the unit turns on. It seems that the Axim is doing a few things in the background (ie - checking battery %, etc.). If I wait at least 5 seconds after turning it on, the button works perfectly.

It seems the Axim doesn't respond well to being rapidly toggled on and off.

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Old 08-11-03, 05:27 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I don't have problems with the h1930 with a quick on/off. Its soooo good! It even plays video better than Axim in PocketTV (31fps on iPaq, 24fps on Axim). Good bass too.
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Old 08-11-03, 09:46 PM   #10 (permalink)
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wow umm.. can u make the font size of your sig a little bit smaller?
glad your problems are fixed and all.
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Old 08-12-03, 12:44 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Seen the buh bye pic, never clicked the link. OMG.


and my power button works just peachy. I think the problem must have been BCAPB

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