Help with Fn F3 to turn off the display

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Help with Fn F3 to turn off the display

#1 Post by molson3530 » Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:14 am

I have not been able to get this function to work for a while. I would like to turn off the display while encoding or folding. I called tech support and they said that even though I had the three year on-site warranty, I would have to pay to get that function fixed since it was a software issue. When I try to turn off the display using Fn-F3 and turn off the display, the display turns off and then turns right back on. Anyone have any insight on how I can fix this problem? The latest drivers are installed. I am ticked that they won't fix an existing problem on an in-warranty laptop. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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#2 Post by ryengineer » Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:07 pm

Would you kindly mention which version of Windows you're using? Windows Vista or XP? Is it an oem factory install from lenovo or a retail version of Windows?.

For what it matters, if you move the UltraNav instantaneously after pressing Fn+F3, it will turn back on promptly.
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#3 Post by molson3530 » Thu Oct 25, 2007 10:49 pm

I am running Windows XP on the original factory install. I am not moving the trackpoint or the pad. Thanks.
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#4 Post by GomJabbar » Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:28 am

There is probably some process preventing the display from turning off. Take a look in Event Viewer for an event at the time that you press Fn + F3. Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer. You could also look at the processes using CPU cycles in Task Manager and possibly get a clue there. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to open Task Manager.
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#5 Post by psirgany » Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:27 am

I had the same problem. For me turned out to be the networking component of Windows Media Player. Amazon Unbox was loading it.
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#6 Post by molson3530 » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:33 am

GomJabbar wrote:There is probably some process preventing the display from turning off. Take a look in Event Viewer for an event at the time that you press Fn + F3. Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer. You could also look at the processes using CPU cycles in Task Manager and possibly get a clue there. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to open Task Manager.
Thanks, I will give that a shot.

Sorry to bump a kinda old thread, been sick.
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