dalinian
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I'm using Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit on a Samsung tablet PC [1], connected to an HDTV [2] by an HDMI cable. I've set up 'Multiple displays: Extend these displays' in the Windows control panel.
When I'm watching a movie on the HDTV screen, I'd like to be able to switch off the tablet PC screen (to reduce distraction, save energy, prevent screen burn in, and prolong its usable lifespan).
I've incorporated a Windows command line utility called NirCmd into a batch file, pinned to the desktop taskbar, which allows me to switch both screens off with a single tap (nircmd.exe monitor off >nul), while leaving the PC running. A tap on the tablet PC screen then switches both screens back on.
Does anybody know of a way to do something similar, but with only the tablet PC screen switching off, while the HDMI-connected HDTV screen stays on?
Thanks in advance for your time, attention, and assistance.
[1] A Samsung tablet PC – Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro, XE700T1C-A05UK
[2] An HDTV – Panasonic 50-inch plasma screen, TH-50PZ700B
PS: My current workaround is using IrfanView to display a 1920x1080px black rectangle full-screen-wise on the tablet PC screen, but I'd much prefer to be able to switch off the tablet PC screen completely when it isn't needed, such as when movie watching on the the HDMI-connected HDTV screen.
When I'm watching a movie on the HDTV screen, I'd like to be able to switch off the tablet PC screen (to reduce distraction, save energy, prevent screen burn in, and prolong its usable lifespan).
I've incorporated a Windows command line utility called NirCmd into a batch file, pinned to the desktop taskbar, which allows me to switch both screens off with a single tap (nircmd.exe monitor off >nul), while leaving the PC running. A tap on the tablet PC screen then switches both screens back on.
Does anybody know of a way to do something similar, but with only the tablet PC screen switching off, while the HDMI-connected HDTV screen stays on?
Thanks in advance for your time, attention, and assistance.
[1] A Samsung tablet PC – Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro, XE700T1C-A05UK
[2] An HDTV – Panasonic 50-inch plasma screen, TH-50PZ700B
PS: My current workaround is using IrfanView to display a 1920x1080px black rectangle full-screen-wise on the tablet PC screen, but I'd much prefer to be able to switch off the tablet PC screen completely when it isn't needed, such as when movie watching on the the HDMI-connected HDTV screen.
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
- Computer type
- Tablet
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro, XE700T1C-A05UK
- CPU
- Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz )
- Motherboard
- Mobile Intel HM76 Express Chipset
- Memory
- 4 GB DDR3 RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 1. Mobile PC Display, 2. Panasonic HDTV via HDMI cable
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- 128 GB SSD
- Keyboard
- Touch-It OSK, detachable hardware keyboard
- Mouse
- Belkin Bluetooth mouse
- Internet Speed
- ~23 Mbps down, ~16 Mbps up (on 2014 Sep 29)
- Browser
- Firefox 33 (at 2014 Sep 29)
- Antivirus
- McAfee Security Scan Plus