Keystroke combination to simulate closing/opening notebook lid

[David Wess]

Hewlett Packard 9500T notebook computer running Windows Vista Ultimate
64-bit, 2GB ram, etc.

I have been struggling with an issue wherein the computer screen will go
black several times per day while I am doing normal activities like web
surfing, writing email, or anything else, and I must close and then open the
lid to restore the screen. I have posted here and in other venues and have
not received any suggestions or solutions. While I am addressing this issue,
it would be helpful if I had a means of simulating closing and then
immediately opening the lid, without having to physically take that action.
So, is there any other way, such as a keystroke combination, that I could
utilize to simulate closing and then opening the lid? This would be vastly
preferable compared to what I have to do right now, which is very
disruptive. Thank you.

 

[Jane C]

Hello David,

Check your Power Plan options via Control Panel. It sounds as if your
laptop is set to turn the display off after the default 20 minutes.

 

[DW]

Jane,

It might be set to turn the display off after the default 20 minutes, but
shouldn't that take place only if the computer is not being used? In my
case, the display turns off while I am working with the computer. What Power
Plan options do you suggest to alleviate this problem? And, is there a
keystroke combo to turn the display back on? Generally, mouse movement or
tapping any key should do it, but in my case you have to close and then open
the case, which is a real pain.

Thanks.

dw