From 621be0f9a0ed1a79d474464b257326c360bfc7a1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nate Contino Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:21:32 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Implement lurch's feedback on screen blanking updates --- .../asciidoc/computers/configuration/screensaver.adoc | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/documentation/asciidoc/computers/configuration/screensaver.adoc b/documentation/asciidoc/computers/configuration/screensaver.adoc index 6ce2c6ae5..b4ca2dda0 100644 --- a/documentation/asciidoc/computers/configuration/screensaver.adoc +++ b/documentation/asciidoc/computers/configuration/screensaver.adoc @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ The `dpms_timeout` variable controls the number of seconds of inactivity require === Console -The `dpms_timeout` screen blanking configuration used by Raspberry Pi Configuration only effects desktop sessions. In *console mode*, when your Raspberry Pi is connected to a monitor and keyboard with only a terminal for input, use the `consoleblank` setting in the boot command line. +The `dpms_timeout` screen blanking configuration used by Raspberry Pi Configuration only affects desktop sessions. In *console mode*, when your Raspberry Pi is connected to a monitor and keyboard with only a terminal for input, use the `consoleblank` setting in the boot command line. ==== Set console mode screen blanking @@ -47,9 +47,13 @@ To change the console mode screen blanking configuration, open `/boot/firmware/c sudo nano /boot/firmware/cmdline.txt ---- -You can adjust the number of seconds before Raspberry Pi OS blanks the console here. For instance, add `consoleblank=600` to disable HDMI output after 600 seconds of inactivity. Set the value to `0` to never blank the screen. +You can adjust the number of seconds before Raspberry Pi OS blanks the console here. For instance, add `consoleblank=600` to disable display output after 600 seconds of inactivity. Set the value to `0` to never blank the screen. -Changes to `cmdline.txt` only go into effect after a reboot. Use the `reboot` command to reboot your Raspberry Pi. +Changes to `cmdline.txt` only take effect after a reboot. Use the following command to reboot your Raspberry Pi: + +---- +sudo reboot +---- ==== View current screen blanking setting