Windows XP—SelectStart > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

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.

●Windows 7—SelectStart > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, and then select an item from the list.

Windows XP—SelectStart > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options, and then select an item from the list.

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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