Windows
Selecting a different power plan
Use any of the following methods:
●Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then select a power plan from the list.
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Windows
Customizing power plans
Windows 7
1.Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2.Select a power plan, and then click Change plan settings.
3.Change the settings as needed.
4.To change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your changes.
Windows XP
1.Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
2.Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list.
3.Modify the Plugged in and Running on batteries settings as needed.
4.Click OK.
Setting password protection on wakeup
Windows 7
To set the computer to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.
2.In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup.
3.Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable.
4.Click Require a password (recommended).
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