Re: TP-755CX screen dims using battery

[Don Whiteside <dwhite@shadow.net>]

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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