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    Software to disable LCD?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Liquid_Turbo, Apr 13, 2005.

  1. Liquid_Turbo

    Liquid_Turbo Notebook Geek

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    I would like to know if it is possible to have the LCD disabled (black) sort of like a function on other notebooks (usually Fn + Key)

    I know the LCD goes back when I close the lid, but I'd like have this feature without closing the lid (so I don't crack the case)

    Any ideas?
     
    Liquid_Turbo, Apr 13, 2005
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  2. gilo

    gilo Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I supose you DID read the manual , usually this sort of thing is in there even in old notebooks ( specially if you got video out port ) .
     
    gilo, Apr 13, 2005
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    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    On my 3250 it is Fn + F5 and it DOES blank the screen without an external monitor attached. You have to tap F5 twice.
     
    Chutsman, Apr 13, 2005
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  4. Liquid_Turbo

    Liquid_Turbo Notebook Geek

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    Yup read the manual.

    From my understanding this sort of thing is only availible when there is an external monitor attached to the port.

    Fn+F4 doesn't disable anything when there is no monitor attached.
     
    Liquid_Turbo, Apr 13, 2005
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  5. Liquid_Turbo

    Liquid_Turbo Notebook Geek

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    Oh nevermind. I think I'll just utilize the "Blank Screensaver".

    It should have the same effect.

    Thanks~
     
    Liquid_Turbo, Apr 13, 2005
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  6. jedisolo

    jedisolo Notebook Deity

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    Actually there is another way of turning off the lcd you could go to the power properties and set the LCD backlight to turn off 1 minute up to 5 hours.
     
    jedisolo, Apr 14, 2005
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  7. Liquid_Turbo

    Liquid_Turbo Notebook Geek

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    Gosh I'm blind.

    Thanks a lot guys. :)
     
    Liquid_Turbo, Apr 14, 2005
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