dormant screen
[ˈdɔːrmənt skriːn]
nounpl: dormant screens
tela inativa
1. A display screen that has entered a low-power state after a period of inactivity, typically used to conserve energy and prevent screen burn-in
After 10 minutes without user input, the monitor switched to a dormant screen.
Após 10 minutos sem entrada do usuário, o monitor mudou para uma tela inativa.
2. A screensaver or blank screen displayed when a device is idle but not completely powered down
The dormant screen displayed a black background to reduce power consumption.
A tela inativa exibiu um fundo preto para reduzir o consumo de energia.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian workplaces, 'tela inativa' is standard in IT documentation and user manuals. The concept became more important with increased focus on energy efficiency and sustainability in the 2000s.
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