From: Don Whiteside (dwhite_at_shadow.net)
Date: Fri Aug 11 1995 - 16:01:57 EDT
On Fri, 11 Aug 1995, Joseph Manning wrote:
> The screen on my new SVGA TP-755CX dims considerably
> whenever I remove the AC power cord and it switches to
> battery power. This happens even when the Li-ion battery
> shows a 100% charge, and the computer is configured for
> "High Performance" under battery power.
>
> My questions:
>
> - is this normal, or do I perhaps have a weak battery?
Yes, no.
> - if it is normal, then is there any way to circumvent
> this dimming, even if it shortens battery life?
Yes. PS2 BR N will make it normal (ignores if AC is used or not) and PS2
BR E for economy mode. The FAQ says that people have noted a difference
of 15 to 30 minutes as a result of disabling economy mode.
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