Can I leave my new 2005fpw (or any LCD) on all the time?

[mset]

Got my new 2005fpw running properly. This is my first LCD monitor so... is it all right to leave LCDs on all the time? When the screen saver kicks in on my CRT, it's still 'on'; there is output occuring. Now I have the dual monitor setup, and when the screen saver kicks in, I can see that the backlight is still on in the LCD. Is this okay? Will it enhance the life of the unit if I shut it right down, or is it worse for the pixels to be shut off and on?

Is there any difference between leaving an S-IPS panel on vs. a TN panel?

Any comments are appreciated. xtknight, are you out there?

 

[secretanchitman]

just make sure you have a screen saver on, or else it'll burn the static image...i dont know about newer lcds though.

 

[Nightmare225]

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
just make sure you have a screen saver on, or else it'll burn the static image...i dont know about newer lcds though.

Yeah, I just noticed the burnn-in after playing an extended session of Supreme Commander... It goes away, right?

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: Nightmare225

Originally posted by: secretanchitman
just make sure you have a screen saver on, or else it'll burn the static image...i dont know about newer lcds though.

Yeah, I just noticed the burnn-in after playing an extended session of Supreme Commander... It goes away, right?

Since when do LCD's "burn in"?
I thought only Plasmas and old CRTs had that problem.

I think if it happens on a LCD it goes away.

*Wiki's it*
...
Ah, Phosphor burn-in and Image Persistence.

Well, most of the time it "goes away".

If you want to leave the monitor on all the time just make sure it goes to a screen saver after a period of time (10-20 minutes) and eventually turns (itself) off (30-45 minutes).

 

[Sniper82]

I wouldn't leave your monitor on all the time. It just wears it out more. I got my monitor set to go into standby mode if the system ain't being used for 5 mins. Most the time I do what I need to do on here and once I step away I am done for a hour or more.

 

[mset]

Originally posted by: Sniper82
I wouldn't leave your monitor on all the time. It just wears it out more. I got my monitor set to go into standby mode if the system ain't being used for 5 mins. Most the time I do what I need to do on here and once I step away I am done for a hour or more.

Hey sniper

Thanks - so do you do that by configuring the monitor itself? You mean it's set to go on standby, aside from having your screen saver kick in after xx minutes, right?

I will try a Google search on this right away here but if you wanted to let me know if this is configurable from the monitor itself, that would be cool. I'll also check the parameters available to me from the control buttons on the front of the unit.

 

[mset]

Originally posted by: wizboy11
If you want to leave the monitor on all the time just make sure it ...eventually turns (itself) off (30-45 minutes).

Yep, thanks - figured out how to do this through Power Settings in the OS, works like a charm.

 

[mset]

Just found this for those who are interested

http://www.widescreengamer.com/articles...image_screen_burn_on_dell_2005fpw.html

http://digg.com/hardware/LCD_Image_Screen_Burn_on_Dell_2005FPW

 

[Dkcode]

Right click on desktop> Properties> Screensaver> Power. Choose the time period you want the monitor to switch off.

With all the IPS panels i have owned (1 NEC 2080 ruined becuase of this) image persistence seems common. If you end up with it, run a full white screen for the time period the monitor was left in when it contracted the burn in. This can be achived by running a marquee screensaver with a white background with no text.

Dont let it put you off using it, just use a little common sense and be carefull when running programs for a long period of time. When running extensive firefox sessions, just minimize the window everytime you go for a slash or something. You just have to nurse it a little, look after it and you will be ok.

 

[mset]

Originally posted by: Dkcode
Right click on desktop> Properties> Screensaver> Power. Choose the time period you want the monitor to switch off.

In all the IPS panels i have owned (1 NEC 2080 ruined cos of this) image persisntece seems common. If you end up with it, run a full white screen for the time period the monitor was left in when it contracted the burn in. This can be achived by running a marquee screensaver with a white background with no text.

Excellent, thanks dk - just figured that one out as you were posting this.

Works like a charm, monitor first appears to go into screen saver and then powers fully down. I'll be sure to use the fix you described if I burn something into this one.

 

[Dkcode]

I usually switch mine off if i am leaving the monitor unattended for an hour or so. I have done this with all the LCD's i have owned for the past 4 years and i have never had any problems.

 

[evilsaint]

Wow, I never had any idea either; i've been using CRT's for as long as i've been using computers until I got this dell. Could this be what's contributing to the slight lighter sections that taper into the corners of my 2007FPW?

I've almost exclusively had dark backgrounds, but I have icons tucked away in all four corners of my desktop, and I don't think i've ever turned the LCD off, really... going on four months

 

[Dkcode]

The lighter sections that you seen in the corners of your screen is the back light. Some more than others, bleed into dark backgrounds. Its normal for LCD's so do not worry too much about it.

 

[evilsaint]

SOAB! So this bastard *does* have backlighting problems, gah... I saw that right off the bat and thought, "Well, thank god for their satisfaction warranty!", but so much for that...

 

[ForumMaster]

i turn my LCD off whenever i'm not using. saves power as well as extending the life of the LCD.

 

[imported_Imp]

I wouldn't, but I doubt there's a problem. Most offices just leave theirs on to go into stand-by mode, so I doubt a home system should have any problem.