Changing Power-Saving Settings
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Changing Power-Saving Settings
Changing the power scheme
Power schemes
(groups of power settings) let you change power saving options,
such as when the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can
select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme.
To change the power scheme:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Control Panel
. The
Control Panel
window opens. If
your Control Panel is in Category View, click
Performance and
Maintenance
.
2
Click/Double-click the
Power Options
icon. The
Power Options Properties
dialog box opens.
3
Click the arrow button to open the
Power Schemes
list, then click the
power scheme you want.
- OR -
Click an arrow button for the
System standby
,
Turn off monitor
, or
Turn
off hard disks
timer, then click the time you want. To save your custom
power scheme, click
Save As
and type a name for the scheme.
4
Click
OK
.
Help and Support
For more information about changing
the power scheme, click
Start,
then click
Help and Support
. Type the keyword
power scheme
in the Search box, then
click the arrow.
Summary of Contents for H3120
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