computer help

[naturbar]

I have a Dell 4600 series desktop computer with dual Dell E171FPB 17" monitors. I've done some research but can't find the answer to this question......"can I put my monitors to sleep from my wireless Dell keyboard?"

[SilvrT]

What OS are you running?

 

The monitor sleep mode is generally a setting under Power Options

[friesman]

Most computers will let you press Fn and the f3 button to put the monitor to sleep and lock the computer. On my machines I have to press power to get the monitor back on, and then login with password, but ymmv.

 

brian

Edited March 3, 2012 by friesman
wrong key,...DOH!

[naturbar]

What OS are you running?

 

The monitor sleep mode is generally a setting under Power Options

XP Home Edition

[naturbar]

Most computers will let you press Fn and the f3 button to put the monitor to sleep and lock the computer. On my machines I have to press power to get the monitor back on, and then login with password, but ymmv.

 

brian

my keybd. doesn't have a Fn (function) key

[darthandy]

my keybd. doesn't have a Fn (function) key

 

Fn keys are normally found on laptops. If you buy a cheap accessory keyboard like I did, they often have a "sleep" key which duplicates the keystrokes normally required to put your computer to sleep.

 

Andy

[friesman]

Here is a free little program to do this.

 

I found it on snapfiles.com and they scan everything so its safe.

 

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/monpwr.html

 

brian

[SilvrT]

XP Home Edition

 

Right-Click on the desktop and choose Properties.

 

Go to Screen Saver

 

You should then see a place for power settings

 

In there you can define the sleep setting for the monitor and/or the hard drive.

[alwrmcusn]

Have you considered using "hibernate" instead?

[naturbar]

After reading my original post i realized that i hadn't provided all the info i could have. I have always had my screen saver and monitor invoked to shut down after 5 minutes.... i was hopeful to find some keyboard stroke(s) to turn my monitor off as i was finished with my session. It doesn't appear that this is possible though...thanks all for your suggestions !

[SilvrT]

After reading my original post i realized that i hadn't provided all the info i could have. I have always had my screen saver and monitor invoked to shut down after 5 minutes.... i was hopeful to find some keyboard stroke(s) to turn my monitor off as i was finished with my session. It doesn't appear that this is possible though...thanks all for your suggestions !

 

So, you're admitting that you sent us on a "wild goose chase" ...

[naturbar]

Here is a free little program to do this.

 

I found it on snapfiles.com and they scan everything so its safe.

 

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/monpwr.html

 

brian

This is exactly what i was looking for and it works perfectly....thanks !! .....