If you’re going to be away from your computer but want to leave the power on, you can let your computer go to sleep. This process allows you to run programmes while your computer goes into a low- power state, which saves energy. However, some software—such as DVD software actively playing a DVD— may prevent the system from going to sleep.

Tip

You can wake your computer by moving the mouse, by clicking a mouse button, or by pressing any of the keyboard buttons.

Did you know ...

You can change the amount of time that passes before your computer goes to sleep. See the My Presario—Learning More CD for instructions.

Putting Your Computer to Sleep

Press the Sleep E button 1 on the keyboard and your computer goes to sleep. Or, your computer will go to sleep automatically if no activity occurs within 20 minutes.

Waking Your Computer

Press the Sleep E button 1 on the keyboard and your computer wakes up.

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