Recent content by zillacles

Right, so that's basically a result of poor design on the manufacturer's part I'm guessing. To answer my other question, I found this prog Wizmo which can put the monitor into standby/etc as a shortcut: http://www.grc.com/wizmo/wizmo.htm

By black screen do you mean the screen doesn't even display its OSD? In my case it comes up with the message 'No Signal' after powering it off then on, then just goes into standby. The only thing I can do now is let the computer put it into standby, so then it says 'No Signal' and does the same...

Removing & plugging in the cable while the monitor's still on

Had any luck with that yet? I have the same Acer 2216WD connected via DVI and when powering off it gives the no signal unless I hot plug it, but its fine when the comp puts it in standby. I tried the latest ATI drivers where they say they fixed it but still no go. Acer 2216WD connected via...