What is Quick Resume Mode?

When the HP Digital Entertainment Center is in Quick Resume mode:

■The display is turned off, audio is muted, and the PC is kept fully operational but in a reduced-power setting.

■The PC fan is always running.

■The PC can still perform tasks such as recording scheduled TV programs or stream video and music files.

■The desktop can be displayed almost instantly when you press the sleep button on your remote control.

Initial Configuration

Changing the Standby Mode Power Setting

Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the Standby mode set to 25 minutes of inactivity by default.

To change Standby mode settings:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Performance and Maintenance.

4Click Power Options.

5Select the Power Schemes tab.

6Select your settings by clicking the drop-down arrows.

7Click OK.

8Restart the PC for the power settings to take effect.

Enabling the Quick Resume Mode Power Setting

Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the Quick Resume mode disabled by default.

To enable the Quick Resume mode:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

3Click Performance and Maintenance.

4Click Power Options.

5Select the Quick Resume tab.

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