Configuring Your System
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Changing the Display's Power Management Settings
A display that has power management capability is designed to operate on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a specified period of time.
1From the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2Click the Power Management icon.
The Power Management Properties dialog box opens, with the Power Schemes tab displayed.
3Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use your computer.
To change a power scheme, change the settings for System standby, Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks.
The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power. Power is reactivated when you move the mouse or press a key.
The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of