screen saver/power settings

M

Mark

In XP if you set the screen saver to your pictures the screen would go blank
or hibernate/go to sleep. With Vista if you set the screen saver to your
pictures it ignores you power settings. The only way it seems to work is if
you have less then 50 pictures in the folder. Is there a way to correct
this? It seems very surprising that something as basic as this would work
in XP but not in Vista?

Any help would be appreciated.
 
H

H Brown

Restate your question by letting everyone know Just what it is you are
wanting to know how to setup. Along with some info about what Vista OS
version you are using.
H Brown
 
M

Mark

Vista Home Premium I would like to know how you go about using your
pictures as the screen saver but Vista will also power off the monitor and
put the machine in sleep mode per the specified settings.
 
H

H Brown

Hi Mark
Most of the information you will need comes from Vista Help and Support.
Your question seems to really be about two issues. 1. Using pictures as your
screen saver. 2. Power setting adjustments. Open Help and support and in
the search box type something like *screen saver picture* this will give you
a numbered list of links to at least 30 or more subject heading. Number 3
on the list it turned up for me was 3. "Use pictures as your screen saver" I
clicked that link and read the following:

Use pictures as your screen saver
You can create a personalized screen saver by displaying selected pictures
and videos as a slide show when you are not actively using your computer.

Click to open Screen Saver Settings.
1.. Click the Screen saver list, and then click Photos.

2.. If you want to specify a location for the pictures you want to use in
your screen saver, modify the slide show speed, or configure any other
screen saver settings, click Settings. After you make your changes, click
Save.

3.. Click OK.

While your on this page in Help and Support be sure and read all the
information in the other links that open more info you can use, they are
"Customize your screen saver"
"Improve your screen saver's visuals"
"See your pictures as a slide show"
Now start a new search in the Help and Support window, type "Power Settings"
you will get a numbered list of links, read the first five and you should be
able to adjust your power settings to your liking. They are as follows:
1. What's new in managing power settings
2. Change power management settings
3. Change the function of the Power button on a mobile PC
4. Troubleshoot power problems
5. Power plans: frequently asked questions

There is a drop down list at the bottom right of Help and Support windows
and I recommend you select Help Settings and make sure "Include Windows
Online Help and Support when you search for help" is checked. If you have a
dial up connection to the Internet Microsoft has an optional update you
should have if you don't already, info at this link.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937286
Mark, the above information is not all that is in your help files on the
subject of this posting. Help and Support is a good starting place for the
type things most people need to do. The only problem seems to come for
people being in to big of a hurry and not slowing down so they fully
comprehend the instructions or directions.

H Brown
 

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