why do downloads stop when only the screen is set to sleep?

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why do downloads stop when only the screen is set to sleep?

I've got an iMac Intel, about 2 years old running OSX Lion (10.7.4). In "Energy Saver" settings, I have the display set to sleep after 10 minutes of idle time, the computer itself is set to NEVER.

However, when downloading movies or videos from iTunes the download stops when the display goes to sleep. That doesn't make any sense to me if only the display is set to sleep. Is the only solution to turn off the sleep for the display?

Thank you.

iTunes-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jun 17, 2012 2:18 PM

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Answer 1

crampy

Level 4

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Jun 17, 2012 4:42 PM in response to Wendell_WoW

I am thinking, yes, before downloading, or the second try, set the screen to sleep never, and see what happens.

My power book has two battery settings- battery power sleep settings and plugged in settings.

IT totally ignores the fact the wire is plugged in and screen sleeps in 90 seconds if I am not touching something.

ACK!! But, well, longer battery time is better than not needing to log in ever two moments...

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Answer 2

X423424X

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Jun 17, 2012 4:50 PM in response to Wendell_WoW

Install Caffeine. It puts an icon in your menu bar which us can use to override the energy saver sleep settings.

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Answer 3

crampy

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Jun 17, 2012 4:54 PM in response to X423424X

Oh FUN! THANKS!

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