Changing power settings

You can change power management settings, such as the power button function and power-saving timers, by changing power settings in Windows. You can also adjust power schemes and adjust advanced power settings.

Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can also select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.

Advanced power settings let you assign different power saving modes to the power button.

Help and

For more information on changing power settings, click

Support

Start, then select Help and Support or Help.

 

 

Changing the power scheme

To change the power scheme:

1In Windows XP, click Start, then select Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance. The Performance and Maintenance window opens.

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In Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows 98, click Start, then select Settings, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If you do not see the Power Options or Power Management icon, click view all Control Panel options.

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