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    Nov 13, 2008, 04:21 AM
    What is the Function key to off my Dell laptop display while downloading from interne
    I just bought a Dell laptop last few weeks. I try to download something from internet, but too bad I don't know how to off the monitor while the download still running. Anybody can help?
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    Nov 13, 2008, 04:43 AM

    I'm writing this from a new Dell laptop (Studio 15) but I don't understand your statement "but too bad i don't know how to off the monitor while the download stil running" - could you rephrase it?
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    Nov 13, 2008, 04:54 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    I'm writing this from a new Dell laptop (Studio 15) but I don't understand your statement "but too bad i don't know how to off the monitor while the download stil running" - could you rephrase it?
    Sorry about my poor english, what I mean is I want to shut down the monitor only while I downloaing from the internet at the night time. I using Dell inspiron 1525.
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    Nov 13, 2008, 05:48 AM

    Since a laptop LCD does not have its own power button you'll have to get Windows to do it for you.

    Go to > Start button / Control Panel / Hardware & Sound / Power Options.
    Click the “Create a power plan” in the left pane. Set a low number of minutes where the display turns off. You can see the screens here (and more info on Power Options):MCTS 70-620 TechNotes - Configure Power Options
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    Feb 16, 2011, 12:24 AM
    In the Power options, select "Choose what closing the lid does" and set it to "Do nothing." Then, whenever you want to shut off the monitor but leave the computer on, just close the lid. The computer will remain on and your internet download will continue.
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    Feb 16, 2011, 06:45 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mgilhuly View Post
    In the Power options, select "Choose what closing the lid does" and set it to "Do nothing." Then, whenever you want to shut off the monitor but leave the computer on, just close the lid. The computer will remain on and your internet download will continue.
    This post is almost 3 years old. Come on' read the dates once and a while!
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