Method and apparatus for automatic power-up and power-down of an electronic device

An electronic device comprising:

• a processor;
• a memory coupled to said processor;
• a display coupled to said processor;
• a housing for enclosing said processor, said memory, and said display;
• a cover rotatably coupled to said housing and operable to cover said display;
• a detector for detecting if said display is covered by said cover;
• and
• a switch coupled to said detector and operable to generate a signal to automatically power up said display when said display is uncovered.

A method of controlling power to an electronic device, said method comprising:

• detecting a position of a cover of said electronic device with respect to a display of said electronic device, wherein said cover is operable to rotate with respect to said display;
• if said display is covered by said cover, automatically placing said display into a power conservation mode;
• and
• if said display is uncovered, automatically placing said display in a power-up mode.