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How to stop netbook going into sleep mode when in moving map mode and not using

Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 18:22

Member - G N (VIC)

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Hi all
Just gave the netbook + moving maps a go and works great except it goes into sleep mode when no keys are used for 10 minutes or so.
Does anyone know how to change the setting so it will just stay "ON" until turned off manualy?

also is there anyway to turn the netbook on from the remote touch screen? (this is on a post a few back also)

Regards
GN
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AnswerID: 368736   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 18:39

DesF replied:

Hi, This is how you do it with XP home & XP Pro, not sure of Vista , I have done it but cant remember the exact names, most are the same but may be called something else,

Start / Contol Panel / Display / Screensaver / Power / then set " Turn off Monitor" to " Never" , Then "Apply" / Ok / Ok.

Cheers Des.
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FollowupID: 636255   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 18:52

Member - G N (VIC) posted:

Buety
Thanks Des F, will give it a go tommorrow
reagrds GN
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AnswerID: 368741   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 19:09

farouk replied:

Hi GN, Just one more move, make sure you have NEVER in the bottom window ie System Hibernate
Colin
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FollowupID: 636261   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 19:28

DesF posted:

No worries , yes I forgot to mention Never in the " Hibernate box.
Cheers Des.
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AnswerID: 368749   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 20:05

Member - Graham H (QLD) replied:

do it like this

Control Panel/Power options
Set it as laptop and set ALL the L/H column to NEVER and you wont have any probs.


As long as you have it plugged in of course



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FollowupID: 636310   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 07, 2009 at 11:14

Ozboc posted:

I have done this setting with my laptop also --- never had a prob since and used it in this mode for 1 year now

best to have the laptop on a charger also when in the car as it will use more power than if it was allowed to hibernate

Boc
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AnswerID: 368752   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 21:13

Member - G N (VIC) replied:

Thanks you all for help, i will try the ideas tomorrow.
Many thanks GN
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FollowupID: 636278   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 21:32

Member - Graham H (QLD) posted:

Try mine first you wont need the others

I never turn it off and its always on in the morning after just sitting all night.

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AnswerID: 368767   Submitted: Saturday, Jun 06, 2009 at 23:44

Wisey replied:

I had a good laugh at myself last week. I was watching a cycle training program, all set up, computer, check,...... fan, check, .........facing the right direction, check, spinning on my training bike in the garage. This is great. Ok, 2 min fast and easy 1 min and so on .......................following the prompts....................................2 mins fast.................... phew isn't this 2 min up yet.........looking at the screen (blank mind you).........................wondering?.............time?................can't keep this pace up much longer...............






aahhhhhhhh, power saver....................... derrrrrrr................. off the bike and flick the mouse.................

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AnswerID: 368851   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 07, 2009 at 19:11

Member - Greg T (ACT) replied:

i use my netbook for moving maps etc, and find it also handy if you select it never to sleep, even when you close the lid.
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