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    How do i turn off my lcd?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bjdelro, Sep 18, 2006.

  1. bjdelro

    bjdelro Notebook Consultant

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    i have a 640m. How do i turn off my monitor while keeping the computer running? i download plenty of stuff and i would like to turn off my lcd while i wait for my downloads to finish. Is there any way i could turn it off?
     
    bjdelro, Sep 18, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    start->control panel->power options->power schemes

    then modify the power profile(s) you use such that the "Turn Off Monitor" option is selected and has some value other than NEVER.

    you can also use a screen saver...lcds don't really have a problem with staying on for long periods of time anymore.
     
    Greg, Sep 18, 2006
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    Is it the same for the 1210 cause i don't see Power Schemes option
     
    gridtalker, Sep 18, 2006
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    otherwise, if you dont want to use a screen saver and want to keep it on desktop, just simply lower the brightness on the lcd, thats what i do sometimes
     
    foosa123, Sep 18, 2006
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    Look in the "power options" in the control panel. The Power Schemes tab should automatically appear and you should be able to change the time in which it takes the screen to turn off.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Sep 18, 2006
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    drumfu, Sep 18, 2006
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