does a PW2 have a timer?

phunnylinguist · 12-22-2014, 08:07 PM

I've been exclusively using a cover for my Paperwhite which presumably puts the reader in a hibernate or sleep mode when the lid is closed. Not that I'm contemplating reading without the cover, but up to now have been unable to find a setting which would put it in slumber mode after 5 or so minutes of inactivity.

Nothing crucial but merely out of curiosity.

eschwartz · 12-22-2014, 08:24 PM

It will automatically go into sleep mode, after 5 minutes I believe. There is no option.

There is a way to disable sleep mode until the next reboot. Search

Code:

;ds

in the searchbar.
Kindle_Touch_Hacking#Search_Bar_Shortcuts
This can also be used through the KUAL launcher, which requires being hacked (and comes with an undo).

JSWolf · 12-22-2014, 09:18 PM

I would find 5 minutes too short a time.

Barbara1955 · 12-23-2014, 04:02 AM

Wolf you must be a slow reader!

DSpider · 12-23-2014, 06:35 AM

Come on, it's a 6" screen. You can't take more than 1-1.5 minutes per page.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschwartz

There is a way to disable sleep mode until the next reboot. Search

Code:

;ds

in the searchbar.

You sure it's not "~ds" ?

phunnylinguist · 12-23-2014, 10:03 AM

I didn't think I missed a sleep setting in any of the menu options. 5 minutes is acceptable.

As mentioned, it's a moot point due to the cover used on my Paperwhite.

Thanks, eschwartz.

eschwartz · 12-23-2014, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSpider

Come on, it's a 6" screen. You can't take more than 1-1.5 minutes per page.

You sure it's not "~ds" ?

Could be.

All the rest use ";"... I didn't bother to double-check.

DuckieTigger · 12-23-2014, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunnylinguist

I didn't think I missed a sleep setting in any of the menu options. 5 minutes is acceptable.

I also think the time is acceptable. You have to get interrupted with something else for the device going to sleep before the next page. I frequently find my wife asleep next to me with the book still turned on.

12-22-2014, 08:07 PM	#1
phunnylinguist Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 66952 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Device: Kindle Paperwhite	does a PW2 have a timer? I've been exclusively using a cover for my Paperwhite which presumably puts the reader in a hibernate or sleep mode when the lid is closed. Not that I'm contemplating reading without the cover, but up to now have been unable to find a setting which would put it in slumber mode after 5 or so minutes of inactivity. Nothing crucial but merely out of curiosity.

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12-22-2014, 08:24 PM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	It will automatically go into sleep mode, after 5 minutes I believe. There is no option. There is a way to disable sleep mode until the next reboot. Search Code: ;ds in the searchbar. Kindle_Touch_Hacking#Search_Bar_Shortcuts This can also be used through the KUAL launcher, which requires being hacked (and comes with an undo).

12-22-2014, 09:18 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,782 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I would find 5 minutes too short a time.

12-23-2014, 04:02 AM	#4
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Wolf you must be a slow reader!

12-23-2014, 10:03 AM	#6
phunnylinguist Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 66952 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Device: Kindle Paperwhite	I didn't think I missed a sleep setting in any of the menu options. 5 minutes is acceptable. As mentioned, it's a moot point due to the cover used on my Paperwhite. Thanks, eschwartz.