ScottC
10-18-2002, 08:30 AM
I've seen threads in the past asking how to disable a button(s) from turning the unit on accidently when in a pocket or purse etc.
While there doesn't appear to be perfect solution, either registry modification or unassigning the button, here's a round-a-bout way to achieve the desired result.
Download this freeware program - PowerOff1.0
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=1897&associateid=9
1) Unzip and follow readme instructions. ( I copied the PowerOffARM.exe (~5K) file to my Windows directory. Created a shortcut to my StartMenu/programs/tools directory.)
2) Goto Start > settings >buttons.
3) Assign desired button (5) to the PowerOff program.
4) Now if the button is pressed accidently the unit turns on, executes the PowerOff program and turns off. It will also turn off the unit any time you want instead of the power button.
While this does seem silly and/or a waste of a button, it is a temporary fix when traveling etc. You can always reassign the button back to something else when you need it.
Note: I performed this procedure on a 3835 with the password protection on and observed no issues.
Later,
:cool:
While there doesn't appear to be perfect solution, either registry modification or unassigning the button, here's a round-a-bout way to achieve the desired result.
Download this freeware program - PowerOff1.0
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=1897&associateid=9
1) Unzip and follow readme instructions. ( I copied the PowerOffARM.exe (~5K) file to my Windows directory. Created a shortcut to my StartMenu/programs/tools directory.)
2) Goto Start > settings >buttons.
3) Assign desired button (5) to the PowerOff program.
4) Now if the button is pressed accidently the unit turns on, executes the PowerOff program and turns off. It will also turn off the unit any time you want instead of the power button.
While this does seem silly and/or a waste of a button, it is a temporary fix when traveling etc. You can always reassign the button back to something else when you need it.
Note: I performed this procedure on a 3835 with the password protection on and observed no issues.
Later,
:cool: