Using the Computer

Automatic Standby or

Hibernation Mode

To automatically put the computer into standby or hibernation mode, modify the power management settings.

To Modify thePower Management Settings

1.Click Start on the taskbar.

2.Click Control Panel.

3.Click Performance and Maintenance.4.Click Power Options.

5.Click the Hibernate tab to see if the auto-hibernation feature is enabled. A check mark should appear in the Enable hibernation check box. If necessary, click the check box so that a check appears in it and then click Apply.

6.Click the Power Schemes tab to set the timers for standby and/or hibernation. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the timers:

To turn on auto-standby for computer, click a time (such as After 20 mins) in the System standby list.

To set the timer for auto-hibernation,

click the time to elapse before hibernation (such as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list.

If both standby and hibernation timers are set, the system hibernation timer must be set for a longer time than the system standby timer.

7. Click OK.

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