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Automatic Standby or Hibernation

If the PC does not work properly when you wake it from hibernation, follow these steps to restart the PC:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Click Turn Off Computer.

3Click Restart.

Automatic Standby or Hibernation

You can set your PC to go into standby or hibernation mode automatically when it is idle for some number of minutes. To put the PC into standby or hibernation mode automatically, modify the power management settings:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present.

4Double-click Power Options.

5Click the Hibernate tab and tick the hibernation feature. If necessary, enable the feature by clicking the Enable hibernation box so that a tick mark appears in it.

6If you changed the Enable hibernation tick box, click Apply.

7Click the Power Schemes tab to set the timers for standby and hibernation. In the Power Schemes box, select a power scheme from the drop-down list. Choose the settings.

•To turn on automatic standby for the PC, click the time to elapse before standby (such as After 20 mins) in the System standby list.

•To set the timer for automatic hibernation, click the time to elapse before hibernation (such as After 1 hour) in the System hibernates list.

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

8Click OK.

Restarting the PC

When you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. This is the simplest repair for your PC; just click Start, choose Turn Off Computer, and then click Restart.

You may wish to install additional software programs or hardware devices on your PC. Restart the PC after installation.

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HP a1005.uk, a1029.uk Restarting the PC, Automatic Standby or Hibernation, Click Control Panel, Click Turn Off Computer

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PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Introducing the PCUsing the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Improving PC Performance IndexUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drivevi PC Basics Guide Introducing the PC PC Base ComponentsPC Operation Additional PC Base ComponentsExternal PC Components Using a Power Surge Suppressor Using Virus Protection ProgramsProtecting Your PC Using Windows Update Turning Off the PCStandby Mode 4 Click Turn OffHibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present Restarting the PCAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control PanelUsing the Mouse Using the Mouse ButtonsScrolling AutoscrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two AUsing the Keyboard Switching Mouse Button Functions5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab PanningStandard Keyboard Features Keyboard ShortcutsAlphanumeric Keys Function KeysEdit Keys Arrow KeysNumeric Keys Keyboard Indicators Volume ControlSpecial Keyboard Buttons Adjusting the Monitor Media Control Keysa ef Using a TV as a Monitor Using SpeakersCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV ScreenUsing a Microphone Adjusting Speaker VolumeAdjusting Microphone Volume 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Diskette Floppy Drive Using a Printer20 PC Basics Guide Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Removing Desktop Icons Retrieving Desktop Icons2 Click Control Panel Using the Start Menu Using the All Programs MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All ProgramsUsing the Control Panel Control Panel2 Choose All Programs Resizing Windows FeatureName DescriptionWorking with Digital Images Managing Files Organising Files with FoldersMoving Files Creating Folders3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this fileCopying Files Finding Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and foldersRenaming Files Deleting FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin RenameUsing the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem Setting Up the Ethernet Connection About the InternetUsing a Browser Restricting Internet Content Searching the InternetSending and Receiving E-Mail 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present3 Double-click Internet Options If Using Outlook Express Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook ExpressIf Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program Receiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express38 PC Basics Guide 4 Double-click Administrative Tools Improving PC PerformanceIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk SpaceUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk DriveEmptying the Recycle Bin 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove ProgramsConsolidating Scattered Files and Folders 3 Click DefragmentFixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Click Check NowIndex 44 PC Basics Guide