Re: A86: calc auto off

To: assembly-86@lists.ticalc.org
Subject: Re: A86: calc auto off
From: Cassady Roop <croop@oregontrail.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:54:50 -0800
References: <19991221004415.79477.qmail@hotmail.com>
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I think _getkey uses the APD, so it would turn off after about five
minutes.

Cassady Roop

Chris Manning wrote:
> 
> I have been wondering if there was a routine that would automatically turn
> the screen off in an asm program if the keys haven't been pressed for x
> amount of time. I've seen a few routines, but i need them to work while the
> calc is looking for a key press, eg. a password. I really need this in my
> program because if you accidentally turn the calc on when it asks for a pw,
> and you put it away while the screen is on, the program will stay on and the
> batteries will be the innocent victims. Anyway if anyone can help me out it
> would be really appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> christopher
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