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Power saving - monitor does not switch off
Posted: 11 Apr 2015, 12:49
by Barrymore
I had this problem with my old PC running XP. I now have a new PC with Windows 7. Same problem - power saving options set for the monitor to switch off after 30 mins but this is not happening. Also, the background picture "was" set to change after one week but it never changes. When I check the settings it indicates that it is set to change after one day.
Anyone experienced this type of problem?
Re: Power saving - monitor does not switch off
Posted: 12 Apr 2015, 00:06
by GDI_Lord
No, I haven't actually. Is it a totally new PC with Win7 that you're running, new monitor and graphics card included?
Re: Power saving - monitor does not switch off
Posted: 12 Apr 2015, 10:40
by Barrymore
LCD Monitor is 7 years old. Graphic card included in the new PC.
Re: Power saving - monitor does not switch off
Posted: 13 Apr 2015, 10:04
by GDI_Lord
What is the monitor's make and model number please?
Re: Power saving - monitor does not switch off
Posted: 13 Apr 2015, 12:39
by Barrymore
Monitor is Samsung SyncMaster 740n.
Re: Power saving - monitor does not switch off
Posted: 15 Apr 2015, 10:39
by GDI_Lord
It sounds like two issues:
1) Monitor not turning off for power-savings,
2) Background picture not changing.
1) Have you tried a different monitor to see if it turns off?
Re: Power saving - monitor does not switch off
Posted: 15 Apr 2015, 12:51
by Barrymore
After messing around with the settings and selecting the default "landscapes" pictures, for the first time the picture had changed when I woke up the monitor this morning. Also, the monitor is now switching off, although not at the selected time intervals.