On a imac g3, how do I...?

[gohome190]

Shut off the monitor without shutting off anything else? It's running 10.3.9. I want to do this so that I can use a bigger, newer monitor I just got without wasting the power/processes that go into powering a seperate monitor.

Anyone know how to?

Thanks!

 

[Eidorian]

System Preferences -> Energy Saver

"Put the display to sleep when the computer is inactive for:" and just set the time there.

 

[gohome190]

But that puts the other monitor to sleep, also, and I can actually use the computer like that.

Thanks for the input though

 

[Eidorian]

I don't think there's anyway to disable power to an iMac's monitor short of unplugging it on the inside (power or video) when you're using an external monitor.

 

[gohome190]

Aww man. Hmm, wonder how hard that would be?

 

[Eidorian]

Aww man. Hmm, wonder how hard that would be?

I wouldn't suggest messing with the CRT.

http://www.lowendmac.com/mail/07/0507.html#b

http://www.lowendmac.com/mail/07/0509.html#3

http://www.lowendmac.com/mail/07/0516.html#1

 

[gohome190]

I guess I can live with the 15 inches now. haha.

 

[Eidorian]

Some people have never had dual monitors.