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    Dim the display after x minutes idle?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jthg, May 20, 2006.

  1. jthg

    jthg Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any program out there that can adjust the display brightness after a certain amount of time idle?

    I want something like:
    Active: Full Brightness
    1 minute idle: Lowest Brightness
    3 minutes idle: Turn Off Display

    This power scheme is sort of like how a lot of PDAs and cell phones work. Anyone know how to do this? Thanks.

    Edit: In case this stuff is vendor specific, I have a Dell E1505.
     
    jthg, May 20, 2006
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    in your power options you can set lcd to turn off after X mins; there is no resident xp function that will dim after X mins.
     
    drumfu, May 20, 2006
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    RogueMonk Notebook Deity

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    That would be a great feature.
     
    RogueMonk, May 20, 2006
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