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    ThinkVantage Power Manager no display off during idle function?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by a529612, Sep 1, 2007.

  1. a529612

    a529612 Notebook Geek

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    Is it possible to ask it to turn off the display automatically after certain mins to "preserve" the screen if you are going to be away from the laptop for a while? Or such function is only available under Windows own Power Manager? Thanks!
     
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    pacmandelight Notebook Deity

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    I thought ThinkVantage Power Manager already does that. If you pick Power Source Optimized, Energy Star, or Maximum Battery Life schemes, it should turn off the display after 5 or 10 minutes. If you pick Maximum Performance or Presentation, the display will never turn off. Have a look at the settings in Power Manager.
     
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    a529612 Notebook Geek

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    I'm using Power Source Optimized and noticed "Turn Off Monitor" setting under AC says "never". There's no way to change this even if you create a new power profile. Any suggestions? Thanks!
     
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    pacmandelight Notebook Deity

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    Is your notebook plugged into AC power? If yes, then Power Source Optimized will not turn off your monitor when plugged into AC power. Pick a power scheme that lets you automatically turn off your monitor. You can always create your own power scheme that lets you do that.
     
    pacmandelight, Sep 1, 2007
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    Dreamer The Bad Boy

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    Exactly, just create a new power scheme and configure it as you wish...
     
    Dreamer, Sep 1, 2007
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