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Can't close laptop when using external monitor
I just got an Inspiron 6000 last week. I plugged in my external monitor and keyboard last night and found that no matter which setting it was on (internal monitor, external monitor, both monitors) when I shut the pc, the system went into it's "hibernate" state, which meant that if I want to use the external peripherals then I have to leave the laptop open.
I have been through the documentation that was provided, I have tried setting up another profile. I spoke to the online chat guy, his suggestion was to turn it off then hit F2 at the Dell page and edit the Bios, he said that on the 3rd page there was an option that referred to "lid close" and I was to change that.
I did that and went through all the options available there and I saw nothing concerning the lid or cover. I triple checked the monitor options.
I have been on the phone, mostly on hold with Dell for over 2 hours and then I finally got transferred to a line for a desktop system and when I call back, it routes me to handheld, then the last time I tried a different option and I got disconnected altogether... So here I am
Anyone know how I can change this thing so that I can close it and still use it?
I want to hook it up to a port replicator, but the one that the website suggested for it didn't have a connection for my monitor, so I will have to order a new one, I am also hoping for suggestions on a port replicator for this system.
I am hoping for something that I can attach all my peripherals to including my USB hub (if that will work) so that when I want to take the laptop with me I only need to unhook one connection.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!
chuckburmester
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July 27th, 2005 14:00
Diceyann
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July 27th, 2005 18:00
Thanks Chuck, that worked I can close it now. As an aside, the computer was set to "standby" not hibernate, just curious, what is the difference between standby and hibernate anyway?
However, I assume this will mean that everytime I unplug from the monitor I will have to change it, assuming that I want it to hibernate or standby when I close the lid?
Thanks again, Chuck!
NemesisDB
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July 28th, 2005 06:00
Toller999
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August 28th, 2005 11:00
Diceyann
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August 29th, 2005 03:00
Toller999
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August 29th, 2005 09:00
Hi Again. I have to take another look at neighbors plugs.
My wife bougt a Dell Replicator about 2 years ago. Paid about 200$ It works great. Does everything. Dell apparently no longer offers it.
Important thing re gettting a new replicator. Make sure it has an on off button. This allows you to turn laptop on without having to open it to press the On button on the laptop. Her laptop has not been open in months.
She has 19 inch Flat screen plugged into the replicator. System works like a dream.
Going to do more replicator research for my neighbor. If you want, I will share results of that research with you.
Diceyann
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August 29th, 2005 19:00
NemesisDB
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August 30th, 2005 00:00
Diceyann
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August 30th, 2005 18:00
I suppose things change and teminology gets fuzzy.