Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Atlantic Rim
Posts: 570

VPL Touchscreen Is Off Kilter

I continue to be happy with the performance of my two year old VPL. I have recently begun experiencing a problem where occasionally the sensitivity of my touch screen is off. That is to say, the spot I touch with the stylus actuates a place on the screen abour 3/8 of an inch to the right of where I touch. This makes actuating programs difficult, and using the manual text entry keys very challenging.

I have tried "resetting" the screen using the "Welcome" function. Sometimes the unit works fine, other times it is difficult.

Could I have an issue with a program, or is it more likely that the touch-screen is simply dying on me?

Registered: Apr 2002
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Posts: 74

Try using Digifix. I had a similar problem with my Pro and Digifix (available at Palmgear) fixed it straight-up.

Good luck.

Registered: Feb 2001
Location: Atlantic Rim
Posts: 570

Partial Fix

Great suggestion...Digifix fixes the problem though I still need to use it frequently.

I suspect that my VPL is slowly dying. The on-off button barely works anymore...the touchscreen malfunctions...i lost the battery cover (ordered a new one for $6).

The real question for me is whether to pick up another VPL for $99 and use the hardware I have (and am happy with) or migrate to the new Garmin iQue for $600.