Screen saver acts weird...

So I know a lot of screen savers stopped working.
but I found one that does work when I press test but when I wait 5 minutes it comes on and works only with a dark screen?
its suppose to take a snapshot of the screen and work with that... is it a snow leopard issue or a screen saver issue

shamguy4 wrote:
ok so it seems a lot of people are having the same problem with lotsawater screensaver.
its because the screen goes blank first when its set to require password. it locks it.
the screensaver allows you though to instead of using the destop - use a background of your own. so...
is there a script or automation i can make that will run everytime the screensaver is about to go off? it will take a picture of the screen and place it in a spot where the screen saver will find it
I'm lost. this screensaver works without any issues for me. can you explain again what exactly do you want to do with it?

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I actually got the iPod maybe a year back?
It's in good condition -
hardly got in contact with water
No screen cracks
Hardly, almost no damage.
Anyway
Recently my iPod screen is driving me nuts
I use my iPod on a regular bases, 4-5 hours daily
It had been working fine for the longest time
But recently, not to much:
-the screen freezes suddenly
-sometimes specific (certain)
parts of the screen won't work, until I shut it off
(Not completely) just I press the button on top
& the keyboard starts working & everything works fine
(Like right now)
But after maybe an hour or less, it'll freeze up again.
I don't have a screen saver
And usually the problem stop after I turn the screen off
But, it can be a real hassle.
- IMPORTANT DETAILS -
• I can NOT return/renew anything because I threw out the
casing and the box and the warranty.
•I do not know all your technology lingo,
So please speak in the babiest terms possible.
•I can NOT at all go to the apple store, or get a new iPod for the next year
(And I'm obsessed, so id die.)
•idk what iOS means & all that good stuff, but I'm pretty sure I'm updated?

Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
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If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem. The appointment is free.
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Hello,
For a year now I am using a MBP 15" with hires screen (1680x1050) na drunning on OS 10.7.3
When doing stuff in Excel, suddenly my screen kinda zoomed in and I never ever could get it back.
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Mokum.

Not a reply, but an addition to my earlier message above and that might help.
When I cold reboot, the MBP starts with normal log in screen with grey screen and the users.
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