Restarting the Computer | HP SR5350AP, SR5351AP manual

Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode

You can set the computer to go into Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modes automatically when it is idle for a specified number of minutes. To put the computer into a mode automatically, modify the power management settings.

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click System and Maintenance.

4Click Power Options.

5Click Change when the computer sleeps.

6For Sleep or Away mode, select an option from the Put the computer to sleep drop-down menu, and click Save changes.

Or

For Hibernate or Away mode:

a Click Change advanced power settings. b Click the plus sign (+) next to Sleep.

c Click an item and make selections, and then click Apply. d Click OK.

Restarting the Computer

When you restart the computer, the computer clears some settings and starts over using the operating system and software in its memory. Restarting is the easiest and most effective way to solve many software issues for the computer.

Also, you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices onto the computer, and doing so may require that you restart the computer after installation.

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click the Arrow button next to the Lock button.

3Click Restart. Or

Quickly press the On button on the front of the computer.

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HP SR5350AP, SR5351AP manual Restarting the Computer, Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode

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Getting Started USA Table of Contents Using the Mouse Using the KeyboardTurning On the Computer for the First Time Managing Files Introducing Your Computer Software Index Using the Memory Card Reader Putting the Computer Together Setting Up the ComputerPlacing the computer in the proper location Connecting to the computer Using surge protectionConnector Icon/Label Description and function Connector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Adjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Connecting Other DevicesClick Display Settings Click Apply Click Yes, if it is present Click OK Setting Up a Local Area Network Integrated Wireless Devices Setting Up a Wired Ethernet Connection Select models only Connecting the Wireless LAN Device Using wireless security features Checking the wireless LAN device installation Connecting a Modem Finding Onscreen Guides Getting HelpFinding Guides on the Web Click All Programs Click User Guides Using the PC Help & Tools Folder Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the hardware diagnostic tools Click All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Turning On the Computer for the First Time Turning Off the Computer Using Shut DownClick Shut Down Using Sleep mode Using Lock Using Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away mode Connecting to the Internet Setting Up User Accounts Using the Computer with Safety and Comfort Protecting the Computer Computer risk Security feature Using passwords Using firewall software Using antivirus softwarePassword Function Installing critical security updates Click Recover factory settings Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Click Help and Support Getting Started features vary by model Identifying Keyboard Features Using the KeyboardAlphanumeric keys Edit keys Function keysArrow keys Numeric keys Keyboard indicatorsIcon Name Description Identifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Feature DescriptionSpecial keyboard buttons Compaq Hp Or Icon Label Description Customizing the keyboard buttonsClick Control Panel Click Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts Synchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard Troubleshooting Using the Keyboard Getting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Scrolling Using the Mouse Buttons Switching mouse button functions Changing Mouse SettingsAutoscrolling Panning Changing the double-click speed Changing mouse pointer speedTurning on the ClickLock option Click the Pointer Options tab Changing the scroll wheel speed Getting Started features vary by model Introducing Your Computer Software Using the DesktopLearning More About Software Using the All Programs menu Using the Windows Start Button MenuRemoving desktop icons Retrieving desktop icons Organizing the All Programs list Using the Control Panel Resizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a Browser Click Internet Explorer Restricting Internet content Using the e-mail program provided by your ISP Using Windows MailSending and Receiving E-Mail Click All Programs Click Windows Mail Organizing Files with Folders Managing Files Moving Files Creating Folders Finding Files Deleting Files Renaming Files Copying Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin Using a Printer Using the Memory Card Reader Slot reader Media Insertion GuideCard Insert the media Location MiniSD Card Insert the media Slot reader LocationMMC Plus MMC Mobile Activity light Upper slot Lower slot Formatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity Light Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Index Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera Getting Started features vary by model Index Part number