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    Laptop Display Timeout

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by qwertykop, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. qwertykop

    qwertykop Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm using a Lenovo Y450.

    My Laptop Display timeouts in 5 minutes or so. This is despite me setting "Never" for Turn off Display option in Power Options.

    It becomes annoying when I'm watching movies as every 5 minutes I have to move the mouse.

    Please help thank you.
     
    qwertykop, Aug 10, 2009
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    What operating system do you have? Have you verified you are changing settings for the correct power scheme?
     
    kegobeer, Aug 10, 2009
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  3. qwertykop

    qwertykop Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm using Vista. I think i'm changing the right power scheme. (Balanced)

    Is it possible that the Lenovo Energy Management is overriding the default settings in Power Options?
     
    qwertykop, Aug 10, 2009
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Maybe. Have you checked the settings there?
     
    kegobeer, Aug 10, 2009
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    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    Probably. I had to change the settings in the Lenovo power management software for the changes to take effect on my Thinkpad. Also, there are different settings for battery and AC power.
     
    yuyi64, Aug 10, 2009
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