5 Power options

You can change many factory power settings in Windows Control Panel. For example, you can set an audio alert to warn you when the battery reaches a low-power condition, or you can change the factory settings for the power button.

When the computer is on:

Pressing fn+f5, called the "sleep button" by the operating system, initiates standby.

By default, the display switch turns off the display and initiates standby. The display switch is activated by closing the display.

Accessing Power Options Properties

To access Power Options Properties:

Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Adjust Power Properties.

– or –

Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.

Accessing Power Options Properties

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