Thread: N900 Case / Pouch / Screen Protector Thread
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2009-10-04 , 18:34
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#20
Originally Posted by pelago View Post
The N900 manual says to not cover the left-hand side of the front, i.e. when the earpiece, camera, light sensor, proximity sensor and notification light are. I wonder why this is? It seems a shame as a screen protector which didn't cover that part would have a noticeable edge and not look (or feel) very good.
The left hand side contains the proximity sensor, which when covered will disable the touch screen (ie. when answering/making a call) yet this is exactly what you want to happen when placing the N900 into a pouch/wallet/whatever.

I think the manual really means not to cover the left hand side while using the touch screen - hopefully this won't be too tricky when holding it in the left hand as my left thumb always covered the light sensor on the N810!