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Changing Monitor with Inspiron Lap Top
I hooked-up the new monitor and turnned off the laptop monitor on the software. Everything working fine until I close the lid on the laptop then system shuts down/off. How do you disable the close lid shut down feature?
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Agent_99
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December 11th, 2009 18:00
Try using the CRT/LCD function key. On my Inspiron 2200 its the "Fn" key + F8 key. This key combination has 3 modes, one of which will keep the CRT on with the laptop closed.
Hope this helps.
Peace.
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December 12th, 2009 06:00
Thank You for your response. My Inspiron is a 1545 and the "F1" key works fine but the "FN +F8" did not work. I thought you could close the lid on the lap top and still use it with a remote minitor and keyboard, and mouse?
Thanks again.
Bruce
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December 12th, 2009 08:00
Go into the BIOS setup (F2 at powerup) and set the system to "Do nothing" when the lid is closed.