Can't get in mirror mode

PDAAddict · 05-11-06, 03:15 PM

Hello everybody,

I tried to get my X50v into mirror mode this afternoon, and all I get is a fast-flickering screen, and nothing on my VGA monitor.

I disconnected the VGA cable, in case it is faulty, and it changes nothing.

I also tried a hard reset, which also did not work.

So, unless there is a setting I am unaware of, should I assume I have a faulty Axim? Since Idon't have any other problem with it, it seems strage to me.

One last detail : I run WM2003SE, ROM A03.

Thank you for all the helo you can provide.

thedakr · 05-11-06, 08:36 PM

I like mirror mode a lot, but have you tried using ClearVue to connect to a monitor rather than Mirror Mode? I am pretty sure that ClearVue (which may be available as a trial) can make it work for you. The only other thing I can think of is making sure that the cable isn't bad.
After what I said above, you might consider a problem with the Axim...isn't there a more recent ROM version for the x50v on WM2003SE?

PDAAddict · 05-11-06, 10:06 PM

I'll give ClearVue a shot. I confirmed with the cable maker that he checks every cable before shipping it. That and the fact that I get the same problem without the cable plugged in leads me to believe it's more an Axmin problem.

I'll also check the ROM update. I did not want to update because "why fix it if it's not broken?" Well, maybe now, it is.

PDAAddict · 05-12-06, 07:33 AM

UPDATE:

I just tried Nyditot, and I get the same flickering as in Mirror mode.

I guess my last chance is a ROM update. D*MN I just did a hard reset two weeks ago.

Oh well.

PDAAddict · 05-12-06, 08:57 AM

ANOTHER UPDATE:

I just updated the ROM to A05, still no change. As soon as I activate Mirror mode, the screen goes blank, with fast, white, flickering until I perform a soft reset.

I really hope someone has a solution to my problem. If not I'll have ro resign myself not to use any VGA output since I cannot exchange the Axim because the warranty has expired two months ago.

bluevolume · 05-12-06, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by PDAAddict

ANOTHER UPDATE:

I just updated the ROM to A05, still no change. As soon as I activate Mirror mode, the screen goes blank, with fast, white, flickering until I perform a soft reset.

I really hope someone has a solution to my problem. If not I'll have ro resign myself not to use any VGA output since I cannot exchange the Axim because the warranty has expired two months ago.

Its probably the cable. Send the sucker back.

PDAAddict · 05-12-06, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by bluevolume

Its probably the cable. Send the sucker back.

The problem is, I don't believe it's the cable because I get the same weird reaction wether it is plugged or not.

Unless that reaction is normal if there is no cable plugged when Mirror Mode is activated.

bluevolume · 05-12-06, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by PDAAddict

The problem is, I don't believe it's the cable because I get the same weird reaction wether it is plugged or not.

Unless that reaction is normal if there is no cable plugged when Mirror Mode is activated.

I didnt' read your post right at first. It does sound like something strange is happening with your x50v. I don't think there is anything you could do to fix it if a ROM update didn't help.

PDAAddict · 05-12-06, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by bluevolume

I didnt' read your post right at first. It does sound like something strange is happening with your x50v. I don't think there is anything you could do to fix it if a ROM update didn't help.

Yeah, I believe I'll just forget about using my axim to view movies on an external screen.

That's a shame, though.

05-12-06, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by PDAAddict

The problem is, I don't believe it's the cable because I get the same weird reaction wether it is plugged or not.

Unless that reaction is normal if there is no cable plugged when Mirror Mode is activated.

I just did a test on my X51v with eneabling mirror mode without any cables connected and after just one very short flicker (approx ½ second) it continued without a problem - the same when I disabled mirror mode - one short flicker and on we go.

Suggest you contact ... aahhm ..... sorry about this ..... Dell Support (I go and wash my mouth now)

:( Will

PDAAddict · 05-12-06, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by MichaelWilliams

I just did a test on my X51v with eneabling mirror mode without any cables connected and after just one very short flicker (approx ½ second) it continued without a problem - the same when I disabled mirror mode - one short flicker and on we go.

Suggest you contact ... aahhm ..... sorry about this ..... Dell Support (I go and wash my mouth now)

:( Will

My good man, why do you hate me so?

I have never contacted Dell support yet. Does anyone know if it's as bad for Canadians as it is for Americans?

PDAAddict · 05-12-06, 02:13 PM

Well, Dell support confirmed that there is nothing to do, except get a new Axim. Of course, sonce everything else works A1 with the one I have now, and I don't have money to burn, I will keep mine for the time being.

The VGA cable is still nice because my cradle broke about six months ago, and It's the first time since then that I can charge (I mean really charche, not trickle-charge) and sync at the same time. And it costs me less than a new cradle.

So, thank you to everyone who tried to help. I really appreciate it.