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    program to dim idle laptop screen?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nocloud, Apr 16, 2009.

  1. nocloud

    nocloud Newbie

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    I was wondering if there is a program out there that will enable on windows vista, the feature in mac notebooks where the screen dims after 30 seconds of inactivity when running on battery. i have a thinkpad and the lenovo power manager does come with this feature, but the minimum time u can set is 15 minutes.
     
    nocloud, Apr 16, 2009
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    do you mean dim, or turn off? have you checked the vista power options? you can change the plan settings for whatever plan you have active, and select a time for it to turn off the screen. You can set it as low as 1 minute.
     
    goofball, Apr 16, 2009
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  3. nocloud

    nocloud Newbie

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    i want to dim the screen not turn it off.
     
    nocloud, Apr 16, 2009
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Tough to find a 3rd party for it.

    Windows 7 has this ability of "dim screen" added to the power option. Hopefully Vista users can get an update with this functionality?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 16, 2009
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  5. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    There is no point in dimming the screen when idling under battery. Turning OFF would save power.
     
    coolguy, Apr 16, 2009
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I think it may just be an NVIDIA thing, but check this out. I've definitely seen that option with some drivers on my notebook (Dell with NVIDIA graphics). :cool:

    Cheers...
     
    pixelot, Apr 17, 2009
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