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How to Keep the Screen On While Using Read Aloud in Acrobat Reader
Question details
The user needs to know how to stop their mobile device screen from timing out and turning off while utilizing the Read Aloud function.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Listening to a PDF document using the application's built-in text-to-speech Read Aloud tool on a mobile device.
- Observed behavior
- The device screen turns off automatically after a short period of inactivity during Read Aloud playback, disrupting the user experience.
Verify that your mobile device is not currently set to a battery-saver or power-saving mode, as this will hide the required application setting.
Enable the Keep Screen On Option in View Settings
Adjust the specific viewing preferences within Acrobat Reader Mobile to force the screen to stay active while the PDF is open.
Acrobat Reader Mobile includes a dedicated setting to override your device's default screen timeout behavior. This ensures you can read or listen to your documents without needing to constantly tap the screen to keep it awake.
Launch the Acrobat Reader Mobile application and open the PDF file you wish to listen to.
Tap the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the application interface.
From the dropdown menu, select 'View Settings', which is indicated by a glasses icon.
Locate the toggle labeled 'Keep screen on' and switch it to the enabled (on) position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 'Keep screen on' option missing from my Acrobat Reader app?
This setting is automatically hidden by Acrobat Reader when your device is running in a low-battery or power-saving mode to conserve energy. You must turn off power-saving mode in your device's system settings for the option to reappear.
Will enabling 'Keep screen on' drain my mobile battery faster?
Yes, keeping the screen illuminated constantly consumes significantly more battery power than allowing it to time out. It is recommended to have sufficient battery life or plug in your device if you plan to use this feature for long reading sessions.
Does this setting affect other applications on my phone?
No, the 'Keep screen on' toggle in Acrobat Reader Mobile's View Settings only applies while you are actively viewing a document within the Acrobat application. Once you switch apps or close the PDF, your device's standard screen timeout settings will resume.
