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    Mute volume when lid is closed

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by BrenMyster, Feb 2, 2006.

  1. BrenMyster

    BrenMyster Notebook Consultant

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    how can i auto mute my laptop when the lid is closed?

    I know, Im lazy,
     
    BrenMyster, Feb 2, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hmmm, I dont think there is anything built into Windows for it, you may need to find some program.

    Although....it does make sense...
     
    coriolis, Feb 2, 2006
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  3. asr dude

    asr dude Notebook Guru

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    how about plugging in your earphones? or even just a dummy plug..
     
    asr dude, Feb 3, 2006
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  4. Shampoo

    Shampoo Notebook Deity

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    Hrmm, are there any programs out there like this? Would be nice, but I use my laptop as a musicbox when I'm in the library, so I just close the lid sometimes and listen to music or I just leave the screen open and turn on the milkdrop visualizations in winamp and put on a show for all the masses in the library. :D

    Thing is they think my laptop is a super computer or something. Too bad they all have the capabiliy to do this on their machines through winamp. hahaha

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Feb 3, 2006
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  5. olyteddy

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    You could set the 'When I close the lid...' property on the advanced tab of your 'Power Properties' to 'Standby'
     
    olyteddy, Feb 3, 2006
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