so it is normal for the case not to function as sleep and awake when the keyboard is in place? its not a defect model that i received?
352598
Correct. When the keyboard is in place, the magnetized part of the folio cover cannot physically contact the iPad so the iPad is not put to sleep. When the keyboard is removed, then the magnetized section of the folio cover can touch the iPad, and the iPad's sleep function works. This is a normal function for the folio cover; it is not a defect.
352599
Just got mine for an ipad mini (retina) and the display wakes/sleeps when I close the cover.It does not seem to be the folding tab that does it, but something in the keyboard/cover part itself.I tested with just the keyboard and it did not activate. Then I tried the cover without the keyboard.The magnets in the cover would activate the ipad when it was within a quarter inch of the glass (did not have to actually touch the screen)This is about the thickness of the keyboard so that that's why it works when it is in place.
352600
Sometimes the case puts my iPad mini to sleep, sometimes it doesn't. I just noticed this myself and make sure I use the button just to be on the safe side. It seems when I leave the keyboard ON, in standby mode, is when it doesn't put it to sleep. Maybe I missed that when reading the instructions.
2010640
The answer is the key board quits working and it's hard to get re-started. I'm not very satisfied with the keyboard. The case is nice and serves as some good protection but the keyboard just doesn't work for me. I've only been able to get it to work a couple of times and it takes too much time to bring it back into service once it stops working (probably due to a low battery).
1205756
If your concern is getting the iPad sleeping, yes it sleeps when in the keyboard, if your question is about protection, yes it fits very well. I feel really comfortable with the keyboard
1626928
I have the problem where the case has cracked along the hinges. I have had my case for over a year and while it is cracked pretty badly, it doesn't seem to impair the workings of the case. It still has a stiff hinging motion, needed for putting in any position, and everything works fine with the keyboard. I know several people have mentioned they think it shouldn't crack and while this is probably true, but if you didn't notice the cracking, you would never know because it functions just fine. Mine still works like new! i love it because I can type so much faster and it's much easier with a keyboard to telecommute with my office. I have the problem where the case has cracked along the hinges. I have had my case for over a year and while it is cracked pretty badly, it doesn't seem to impair the workings of the case. It still has a stiff hinging motion, needed for putting in any position, and everything works fine with the keyboard. I know several people have mentioned they think it shouldn't crack and while this is probably true, but if you didn't notice the cracking, you would never know because it functions just fine. Mine still works like new! i love it because I can type so much faster and it's much easier with a... » Read More I have the problem where the case has cracked along the hinges. I have had my case for over a year and while it is cracked pretty badly, it doesn't seem to impair the workings of the case. It still has a stiff hinging motion, needed for putting in any position, and everything works fine with the keyboard. I know several people have mentioned they think it shouldn't crack and while this is probably true, but if you didn't notice the cracking, you would never know because it functions just fine. Mine still works like new! i love it because I can type so much faster and it's much easier with a keyboard to telecommute with my office. « Show Less
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I had to return mine for the same reason. The keyboard worked nice but had to work too hard to get the case open. I was disappointed because I really wanted the keyboard case.
1220519
I didn't notice this happen, however, the silicon keyboard didn't fit properly on my keys in the first place, so I would not be a good judge of this. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance to you.
340520
My son says he has never encountered this problem ... the keyboard sounds defective to me. I would ask for an exchange or refund. Is it fully charged? Are there any keys sticking perhaps? Has anything spilt on it, or has it been dropped prior to malfunctioning? If none of these scenarios apply, contact the seller for a new one. Good luck!
1487816
It must be designed that way. Chromebooks must be set to sleep when you have an inactive keyboard for a certain period of time. I have not found a solution in my search.
851962
When you open the case the iPad wakes up. Sometime I can go straight to typing and sometimes I have to press the keyboard symbol key on the keyboard to be able to type. I really like it. The keyboard is removable which I like too Charge in keyboard lasts a long while too. Hope this helps.
1455866
Hello, Of course the light is not AS visible as when not in the case but that hasn't been a problem as I've got notification ringtone so don't need the light. No the case doesn't have anything to do with the functioning of your phone as in sleep/wake. I do love it very much as it surrounds the phone and gives better protection!! Like a wallet in your pocket as apposed to an exposed phone. Thanks for asking Donna
2115970
Only when I wake it up from sleep mode. After a stroke or two, it is as fast as any keyboard I have used. The sleep mode keeps the board from needing to be constantly recharged. I use the keyboard every day, turning it off at night, and I have to charge it about once a week.
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sleep/wake must be manually operated. It is not automatic, if that is your question. We also found, as did others, that for our model, the keyboard cover over the on/off button needed to be carved out because it was slightly off-set (about 1/8 inch) and would turn the machine on accidentally.
422478
The keyboard will rub against the screen if not aligned when closing. I used a screen protector and it already scratched up. The keyboard has to be turned off before closing or else the keys are pressed against the case/screen and it will turn on the display.
1047456
My experience (about two weeks of use) has been inconsistent. The keyboard always goes to sleep in less than 15 minutes of non-use. Sometimes it is after only a minute, and at other times it may be after a few minutes. But because it is better than the previous brand I tried to use, and because it was so inexpensive, I've been able to tolerate the annoyance.
1440356
Yes the keyboard is back lit, it goes dark when not using it to conserve battery life, but as soon as something is touche it lights up.
403591
Check the settings/general on your ipad. Sleep mode has nothing to do with the case.
707829
I have had my keyboard for a several months and it is terrific! When the light are on and the back-lighting is one it is all blue like the back-lighting. In the upper right hand corner of the case is a little hole that is the back-lighting button. When you turn it on the entire keyboard is a lovely blue with dark letters that appear to be floating. By clicking the little button you can lower the background light by two steps. the fourth click turns it of and all is white. Sounds like you aren't turning the back-lighting on. Hope this helps. Skykisser46