The Display; Setting The Backlight Intensity & Duration; Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen; Screen Orientation - Psion EP10 User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EP10

The Display

3.4

The Display

EP10s are equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low light conditions. The
backlight switches on when a key is pressed or the screen is tapped.
3.4.1 Setting the Backlight Intensity & Duration
To set the backlight intensity and the duration of time that the backlight will remain on, you'll need to
choose the Backlight icon.
• Tap on Start>Settings and then, tap on System>Backlight icon.
Refer to "Backlight – Screen and Keypad" on page 143 for details.
3.4.2

Aligning (Calibrating) the Touchscreen

If your touchscreen has never been aligned (calibrated) or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate
when you tap on an item, follow the steps below.
• Tap on Start>Settings>System. Tap on the Screen icon.
The General tab is displayed in which you can correct alignment and choose screen orientation (see
"Screen Orientation" on page 24 for details).
• Tap on the Align Screen button, and follow the directions on the screen to align (calibrate) the screen.
Note: This window provides two additional tabs: ClearType and Text Size. Tapping on the ClearType
tab allows you to enable the ClearType option to smooth screen font appearance. The Text
Size tab allows you to increase or decrease the size of the font displayed on the screen.
3.4.3

Screen Orientation

In addition to screen calibration, the Screen icon allows you to determine how your screen will be oriented –
portrait or landscape (right- or left-handed).
• Tap on Start>Settings>System tab.
• Tap on the Screen icon.
• In the General tab, tap on the orientation that best suits the way in which you use your EP10.
Note: For information about screen rotation, refer to "Screen Rotation" on page 182.
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