To keep your Chromebook from going to sleep or turning off, you can adjust the power settings. This ensures that your screen stays on, whether it's plugged in or running on battery. Here's how:
Steps to Keep Your Chromebook Screen On
Here are the steps to prevent your Chromebook screen from turning off due to inactivity:
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Access the Quick Settings Menu:
- At the bottom right of your screen, click the time. This will open the quick settings panel.
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Open Settings:
- In the quick settings panel, click the Settings icon. It is usually shaped like a gear.
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Navigate to System Preferences:
- On the left side of the Settings window, find and select System Preferences.
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Select Power:
- Within System Preferences, click on Power.
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Adjust Power Settings:
- You will see options for "While inactive and plugged in" and "While inactive and on battery."
- For both options, click the dropdown menu and select Keep display on.
Understanding the Power Settings
By selecting "Keep display on" for both "While inactive and plugged in" and "While inactive and on battery," your Chromebook's screen will remain on regardless of whether it is plugged into a power source or not. This is useful in scenarios where you need constant screen visibility and don't want the screen to dim or go to sleep.
Table of Power Settings
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| While inactive and plugged in | Keep display on; Turn off | Controls display behavior when the Chromebook is plugged into a power source and inactive. |
| While inactive and on battery | Keep display on; Turn off | Controls display behavior when the Chromebook is running on battery and inactive. |
Additional Notes
- These steps will prevent the screen from turning off due to inactivity. However, you can still manually put the computer to sleep by closing the lid or pressing the power button.
- Choosing "Keep display on" while on battery may drain the battery faster.
- Adjusting these settings allows you to customize your experience to fit your specific use case.
- Remember you can reverse the settings by returning to this section and changing to turn off or other desired options.
