MacBook Pro + wireless keyboard + external monitor ... can I turn MBP monitor off?

Dougiebaby · Dougiebaby #1 (**permalink**)

12-08-2009, 10:00 AM

Hi everyone,

I have my MBP 15" hooked up to my TV and use a bluetooth, Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard. Is there any way to turn off the monitor on my computer? It stays on while connected to the external monitor.

Thanks,
Doug
Charlotte, NC

ZorroAMG · ZorroAMG #2 (**permalink**)

12-08-2009, 11:21 AM

Close the lid. Then when it goes to sleep, you can wake it from sleep with the mouse. It must remain plugged in at all times through mag safe to run a monitor with the lid closed.

hollowpoint · hollowpoint #3 (**permalink**)

03-07-2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZorroAMG

Close the lid. Then when it goes to sleep, you can wake it from sleep with the mouse. It must remain plugged in at all times through mag safe to run a monitor with the lid closed.

this is the exact same question I have plus one more thing...

I am looking at getting this keyboard and from what I understand the "trackpad" is just like the one on a mac...

You said wake it with the mouse, it must be plugged in. If the mousepad is on the keyboard do we need to have an external mouse plugged in for the heck of it as well?

Jrmiller · Jrmiller #4 (**permalink**)

03-07-2010, 03:44 PM

space bar should wake it as well. no need for a separate mouse.

hollowpoint · hollowpoint #5 (**permalink**)

03-07-2010, 03:46 PM

That is what I assumed but I dont want to spend the money and have to get another part...Thank you

Jrmiller · Jrmiller #6 (**permalink**)

03-07-2010, 04:19 PM

you can also dim the screen till it turns off. no need to shut it.

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Dougiebaby #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 06, 2009 Posts: 32	12-08-2009, 10:00 AM Hi everyone, I have my MBP 15" hooked up to my TV and use a bluetooth, Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard. Is there any way to turn off the monitor on my computer? It stays on while connected to the external monitor. Thanks, Doug Charlotte, NC
	QUOTE Thanks

ZorroAMG #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 23, 2005 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 522 Mac Specs: \| '09 24" iMac 3.06 8GB \| '09 iPhone 3GS 32GB \| '09 ATV 1.16TB \| '07 23" ACD \| '06 15" MBP \|	12-08-2009, 11:21 AM Close the lid. Then when it goes to sleep, you can wake it from sleep with the mouse. It must remain plugged in at all times through mag safe to run a monitor with the lid closed.
	QUOTE Thanks

Jrmiller #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 05, 2010 Location: Medina, OH Posts: 96 Mac Specs: Black MacBook 2.4C2D/4GB/250GB	03-07-2010, 03:44 PM space bar should wake it as well. no need for a separate mouse.
	QUOTE Thanks

hollowpoint #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 11, 2010 Posts: 15	03-07-2010, 03:46 PM That is what I assumed but I dont want to spend the money and have to get another part...Thank you
	QUOTE Thanks

Jrmiller #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 05, 2010 Location: Medina, OH Posts: 96 Mac Specs: Black MacBook 2.4C2D/4GB/250GB	03-07-2010, 04:19 PM you can also dim the screen till it turns off. no need to shut it.
	QUOTE Thanks

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