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    Riddle of the Day: Vista Sleeper

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Meetloaf13, Sep 26, 2008.

  1. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    Is it the action of closing of the lid, or the state of the lid being closed that counts?

    Which determines whether to trigger the "Sleep, Shutdown, or Do Nothing" actions?
    :rolleyes:
     
    Meetloaf13, Sep 26, 2008
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  2. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    The sensor when its like a little more than half way closed. O_O
     
    McGrady, Sep 26, 2008
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  3. swarmer

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    It's the action of closing it.

    I have my "lid close action" set (in adv. power mgmt.) to sleep on battery and "do nothing" when plugged in. So I run it docked with the lid closed when at my desk. When I undock it, it stays on even though the lid is closed. To sleep it I have to open the lid and then close it again.
     
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  4. Meetloaf13

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    I suspected such. Thanks!
     
    Meetloaf13, Sep 26, 2008
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  5. McGrady

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    Oh, I thought this was a riddle/joke. Not an actual question.
     
    McGrady, Sep 26, 2008
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  6. CalebSchmerge

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    It can vary a bit on how the switch is run too. Some have a switch you can activate with your finger, while others are built into the hinge. I agree, however, this its usually the action, not the state that matters (kinda like pushing the unlock button on your car - you don't have to hold it for the doors to stay unlocked)
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 26, 2008
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  7. Meetloaf13

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    Haha, so it wasn't really a riddle (ok maybe it was a little bit), I was just curious :)
     
    Meetloaf13, Sep 26, 2008
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  8. Silas Awaketh

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    My Vista'd never sleep with anyone else.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Sep 26, 2008
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