ADVANCED POWER MANAGEMENT
\ɐdvˈanst pˈa͡ʊə mˈanɪd͡ʒmənt], \ɐdvˈanst pˈaʊə mˈanɪdʒmənt], \ɐ_d_v_ˈa_n_s_t p_ˈaʊ_ə m_ˈa_n_ɪ_dʒ_m_ə_n_t]\
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(APM) A feature of some displays, usually but notalways, on laptop computers, which turns off power to thedisplay after a preset period of inactivity to conserveelectrical power. Monitors with this capability are usuallyrefered to as "green monitors", meaning environmentallyfriendly.Not to be confused with a screen blanker which is softwarethat causes the display to go black (by setting every pixelto black) to prevent burn-in.
By Denis Howe
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