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Hi Sheana,<br><br><blockquote><em>In the control panel there are settings for defining the power button but I'm not sure what settings I should use. I have the computer set to go to sleep after 5 hours, and the display after 1 hour. But there are other power settings as pictured in the attached image.</em></blockquote><br>This error frequently happens on laptops when Hibernation is in use. Ie: The laptop enters hibernation mode rather than just going to sleep. &nbsp;If you know that you don't use hibernation mode, and it sounds like you don't, then you can easily turn it off. <br><br>That said, can you upload the image you were speaking of in your next comment? It's missing from your question. The good news is that the problem is always resolvable.<br><br>Also, most laptops have their own power settings that can over-ride Windows settings. I'll look up the manual for your laptop online while I wait for the image you spoke of to be uploaded.<br><br>Best, Andrew
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Are you sure you HAVE to click multiple times, or you impatiently click because it is taking "too much time"? I personally turn off sleep and just shut down when I am done for the day. <br>The bigger issue is that leaving your laptop plugged in all the time can be hard on the batteries on many laptops. Just a heads up.
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Sorry, here is the image...<a href="https://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2021/05_w22/1562170/A-Picture-of-my-display-settings.jpg" rel="ugc"><img src="https://filedb.experts-exchange.com/incoming/2021/05_w22/1562170/A-Picture-of-my-display-settings.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a>
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i would turn off all settings - then test again.<br>if it is ok - you can leave it that way - or if you want to know the specific setting that causes it - turn on 1 by one and test each time
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Hi, Andrew, I entered the command as you instructed. Now must see what happens.<br>Scott, no something has changed. It doesn't respond unless I keep clicking.<br>Nobus, your suggestion is excellent, but I just want to get it fixed as quickly as possible and determine if there is a hardward problem.
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I forgot to mention that when I unplug the laptop, the screen gets dim....I can't read it easily....is there a setting to make it brighter without being connected to power?
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sure&nbsp; - look here :&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://lifehacker.com/disable-windows-annoying-adaptive-brightness-feature-on-1567886994" rel="ugc">Disable Windows' Annoying Adaptive Brightness Feature on Your Laptop (lifehacker.com)</a>&nbsp;
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Let's wait and see if Andrew's suggestion helped.<br><br>If it persists, then you may have to do a process of elimination with settings as nobus suggested. It's tricky to isolate the primary cause of a wake up or slow startup display issues. We should probably create a recommended tip article sleep or wake settings on EE soon, but for now you may want to take some time to read this general overview on best-practices below, do not download any of the tools mentioned there though.&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://windowsreport.com/hibernate-sleep-windows-10/" rel="ugc">Windows Report - Hibernate Sleep Settings W10 - Tips</a></li></ul><br>Are you on the most current Windows update or see slowness when using your laptop as well?<br>How much free disk space do you have on that model? Or is it just solely when it wakes up its slow or unresponsive to waking?<br><br>For relative Flex Ideapad Lenovo models there has been this behavior as shown in the video below, unsure if that's what you're referring to. I would refrain from trying this though or diving deeper into the backend system settings on your own for now as its risky, just letting you know that may be a last resort:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ott_U5mytco" rel="ugc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ott_U5mytco</a><br>&nbsp;<br>You could run the built-in hardware diagnostics also and take a look at battery health etc. from there, I am not aware of the shortcut for that model yet. It appears Lenovo has a diagnostic "check health diagnostic" tool also example: &nbsp;<a href="https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ng/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/flex-series/flex-5-1570/80xb/downloads/ds102688" rel="ugc">https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ng/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/flex-series/flex-5-1570/80xb/downloads/ds102688</a><br><br>Unsure if you've ever looked at <strong>Windows Event Viewer&nbsp;</strong>&gt; System logs sections(s) to spot-check for errors at the time you run into issues etc. I couldn't find an existing EE article on it, so another we will probably create from scratch for our community:<ul><li><a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/123646/htg-explains-what-the-windows-event-viewer-is-and-how-you-can-use-it/" rel="ugc">HTG - Windows Event Viewer- How to Use &amp; What Is It?</a></li></ul><br>There are also Advanced Power settings in Windows beyond those you shared via screenshot I believe, but looks like not applicable to your model and you have an SSD. &nbsp;<a href="https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht076106-how-to-change-power-button-action-using-advanced-power-settings" rel="ugc">https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht076106-how-to-change-power-button-action-using-advanced-power-settings</a><br><br>I would advise not leaving your laptop running several hour a day plugged in 24\7 or at least have some times where you power it completely down giving it time to rest, or shut down end-of the day as Scott S. mentioned or when you know you'll be away for a while.<br><br>&nbsp;If you're worried about restoring windows where everything is left as it should on each screen especially if you're using multiple external monitors, when your computer sleeps or letting them stay open a cool application is Persistent Windows as I have shared in the past:<br><a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29191611/Utility-method-to-move-program-windows-that-open-on-external-monitors-back-to-main-display.html?anchorAnswerId=43144566#a43144566" rel="ugc nofollow">https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29191611/Utility-method-to-move-program-windows-that-open-on-external-monitors-back-to-main-display.html#a43144566</a>&nbsp;<br><br>There are built-in brightness settings in Windows to manage further like the Ease of access brightness settings and automatic Night Light, but I've never liked the Night-Light feature myself. &nbsp;There are third-party applications like <strong>CareU Eyes (free-limited version + paid version) and f.lux&nbsp;</strong>to install too for color and brightness temperature adjustments that I know have helped others as they didn't like what came with Windows:<br><br><ul><li>&nbsp;<a href="https://care-eyes.com/screen_dimmer/" rel="ugc">https://care-eyes.com/screen_dimmer/</a></li><li><a href="https://justgetflux.com/" rel="ugc">https://justgetflux.com/</a></li></ul><br><strong>Start &nbsp;&gt; Settings &nbsp;&gt; System &gt; Display &gt; Night light settings&nbsp;</strong>is the alternative to changing the color temperature in Windows or have Windows manage daytime and nightime brightness<br><br>Hope this helps!
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The lack of author feedback suggests this question was resolved using the suggestions given.<br><br><a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29216964/What-do-I-do-for-a-laptop-display-that-takes-forever-to-wake-up.html?anchorAnswerId=43294590#a43294590" rel="ugc">https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/29216964/What-do-I-do-for-a-laptop-display-that-takes-forever-to-wake-up.html#a43294590</a>&nbsp;<br><br>This should remain in the PAQ database.
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Hi, I turned off hibernate according to instructions and it worked. I didn't dig deeper into the issue as I am having another problem with same laptop more serious....loud buzzing and frozen everything. <br><br>Thanks to all who contributed and sorry for the late feedback.
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My 2018 Lenovo Flex 5 15 2-IN-1 Laptop: 15.6" IPS Touchscreen Full HD (1920x1080) goes to sleep after one hour, but lately I am having trouble getting the display to start up. Note: I have as SSD Drive. I keep the lid open all the time, as I use it frequently. <br><br>I confess I'm not good with operating laptops, as I only recently acquired this model. For instance, I don't know if I should close the lid when I leave it. Right now I leave it open at all times.<br><br>In the control panel there are settings for defining the power button but I'm not sure what settings I should use. I have the computer set to go to sleep after 5 hours, and the display after 1 hour. But there are other power settings as pictured in the attached image.<br><br>When I try to turn on the display by clicking the mouse or pressing the display bar, I have to repeat these actions many times before the device turns on.<br><br>Please help. Thanks in advance.
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My 2018 Lenovo Flex 5 15 2-IN-1 Laptop: 15.6" IPS Touchscreen Full HD (1920x1080) goes to sleep after one hour, but lately I am having trouble getting the display to start up. Note: I have as SSD Drive. I keep the lid open all the time, as I use it frequently.
I confess I'm not good with operating laptops, as I only recently acquired this model. For instance, I don't know if I should close the lid when I leave it. Right now I leave it open at all times.
In the control panel there are settings for defining the power button but I'm not sure what settings I should use. I have the computer set to go to sleep after 5 hours, and the display after 1 hour. But there are other power settings as pictured in the attached image.
When I try to turn on the display by clicking the mouse or pressing the display bar, I have to repeat these actions many times before the device turns on.
Please help. Thanks in advance.

What do I do for a laptop display that takes forever to &quot;wake up&quot;?

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What do I do for a laptop display that takes forever to &quot;wake up&quot;?

What do I do for a laptop display that takes forever to "wake up"?