To keep your laptop screen on, you need to adjust your power settings. Here's how:
Understanding Power Settings
Your laptop's power settings determine when the screen will turn off (monitor time out) and when the computer goes to sleep. These settings are designed to save energy, but you can customize them to keep your screen active for longer periods or indefinitely.
Adjusting Your Power Settings
Here's a breakdown of how to adjust these settings:
- Access Power Options:
- The first step is to locate your power settings. On most Windows laptops, you can do this by searching "Power Options" in the Windows search bar. You can also access it by right-clicking the battery icon in your system tray and selecting "Power Options".
- Modify Power Plan:
- Once in Power Options, find your current plan (likely "Balanced," "Power Saver," or "High Performance"), and click "Change plan settings" next to it.
- Configure Display and Sleep Times:
- Within "Change Plan Settings", you'll see options for "Turn off the display" and "Put the computer to sleep."
- To keep your screen on:
- For "Turn off the display," select "Never" if you want the screen to stay on.
- You can also choose a longer time before the screen turns off (e.g. 30 minutes).
- For "Put the computer to sleep," similarly choose "Never" if you don't want the computer to go to sleep on its own. Or choose a much longer timeout.
- Advanced Settings:
- For even more control, click "Change advanced power settings."
- This opens a new window with detailed settings. Explore the "Display" and "Sleep" sections to find more options.
- If you are using a laptop on battery, check the battery options under "Battery" settings to ensure it is charged and that the settings for when on battery are correct.
Summary
Here's a table summarizing the key steps:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Access Power Options | Search for "Power Options" or right click the battery icon |
| 2. Change Plan Settings | Click "Change plan settings" next to your current plan |
| 3. Adjust Display Timeout | Change the "Turn off the display" setting to "Never" or a long timeout. |
| 4. Adjust Sleep Time | Change the "Put the computer to sleep" setting to "Never" or a long timeout. |
| 5. Explore Advanced Settings | Click "Change advanced power settings" for additional customization |
Additional Tips
- Battery Considerations: If you set your screen to stay on indefinitely while running on battery power, it will drain your battery faster. You might want to use this setting primarily when plugged in.
- Screen Brightness: Lowering your screen brightness can help conserve battery when the screen is on for extended periods.
By adjusting these settings, you can prevent your laptop screen from turning off or going to sleep automatically, allowing you to keep it on as long as needed.
