Windows 8.1 tablet, turn off screen while keeping tablet on?

This has become such a basic feature, something we all grew to expect from a mobile device. So, having Windows as an operating system than runs on mobile devices, we also expect to see such common behavior there. Or not?

p.s.

Not a direct reply to the post but a continuation of the thought.

Hi,

Thank you for the reply.

• Were you able to run the power troubleshooter? If yes reply with the status of the issue.

I was actually letting you know that in the change plan settings there are 2 options available and in that you need to ensure that the time is minimal for the display to turn off. Once this is done you will continue to listen to the music and the display also would be turned off.

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Hi,

If there is any issue with the Windows sleep feature, you may run the Power troubleshooter and restart the computer to check the results.

Further, on the “Power option settings” screen, click on “change plan settings”. Select “never” for “turn off the display” and “never” for “put the computer to sleep”. Once this is done, click on “save changes”.  These options will ensure that the computer display does not turn off and the computer does not go to sleep.

Thank you.

I have just brought a winpad (windows 8.1 tablet). Overall I am happy with the device, as the performance seems better than a Nexus or iPad tablet for the price paid.

However, if I knew about this lack of perhaps the most basic feature required in a mobile device I wouldn't have purchased a windows tablet.

I use my tablet to mainly browse the internet, download files/documents, stream music through spotify and play videos through DLNA to my big screen tv.

Obviously, for the latter two there is NO need for the screen to be on, yet there is no way of turning the screen off without putting the entire device to sleep.

Very poor, as this has been a staple of phones and other mobile devices for the last 12 years+!!!

One other (annoying) issue is with the Internet Explorer App, as it is very limited - does anyone know if there are any plans to update this so that it can run extensions (i.e. silverlight) in the 'app' mode?

One other (annoying) issue is with the Internet Explorer App, as it is very limited - does anyone know if there are any plans to update this so that it can run extensions (i.e. silverlight) in the 'app' mode?

HI

Yes.... If you use Windows 8.1 tablet (not windows RT) you can download Firefox or Chrome and disable or uninstall IE app.

Regards.

Hi Steve,

You can disable or turn off the display from the settings in the Power option. In the “change plan settings”, you need to ensure that the time is minimal for the “display to turn off”. For example if you have chosen two minutes for the display to turn off then after two minutes the display will be off and you can continue to listen to the music. Once this is done, save the settings.

I would like to let you know that the Modern UI version of Internet Explorer 11 is a bare bones version, optimized for faster browsing and touch devices, but works well with a keyboard and mouse, as well.

The Modern UI version of Internet Explorer 11 does not support add-ons. To take advantage of the additional functionality of add-ons, use the Desktop version of Internet Explorer 11.

The Modern UI version of Internet Explorer 11 runs with Enhanced Protected Mode enabled by default because plug-ins don’t run in the Modern UI version of Internet Explorer 11, hence compatibility is generally not an issue. Enhanced Protected Mode is disabled by default in the Desktop version of Internet Explorer 11.

 Keep us informed to help you further.