1 •Click on the Windows Start menu and go to Control Panel.
•Step 2
Click the "Power Options" choice located inside Windows Control Panel. The choices are listed in alphabetical order. A photo example of this
button is located within this article.
•Step 3
Power Options Properties Dialog Box in Microsoft WindowsClick on the first drop down box, which displays "portable" or "desktop" types of
power scheme choices. Select the one that best suits your computer use even if it is not a desktop or laptop. Doing this will not adversely affect
your computer.
•Step 4
Turn off monitor time options example menuClick on the "Turn Off Monitor" options and select your desired time limit from the drop down box.
You can feel free to select "never" for this choice and any of the others. One column displays "Running on Batteries" while the other displays
"plugged in options." Your selections can be different for each. Make your choices according to your use and preferences of your own
computer. A photo example is shown within this article.
•Step 5
Turn off Hard disks exampleClick the "Turn off Hard Disks" choice if you would like to change the timing of that.
•Step 6
System Standby choicesClick on "System Standby" and make any changes to the time limits as needed. This is optional. It may be best to select
"never" or at least a few hours for this choice.
•Step 7
System HibernateClick "System Hibernates" if you wish to have your computer hibernate (or "sleep") after a certain length of time. This again is
entirely optional and not required. When you are finished, click "OK" to save all of your choices. This is very important.
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