Power Management

Using the power management features for the desktop, you can create a power scheme and display the Power Options icon on the taskbar. You can choose from the six preset configurations discussed earlier in this section: Home/Office Desk, Portable/Laptop, Presentation, Always On, Minimal Power Management, and Max Battery. Figure 20.3 shows the Power Options Properties page.

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Figure 20.3 The Power Options Properties Page

To change the properties of an existing power scheme

  1. In Control Panel, click Power Options . The Power Options Properties page displays. Make sure that the Power Schemes tab is active.

  2. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list.

  3. Select the time setting you want in the Turn off monitor list, and then click OK .

To create a new power scheme

  1. In Control Panel, click Power Options . The Power Options Properties page displays. Make sure the Power Schemes tab is active.

  2. Select a power scheme from the Power schemes list.

  3. Select the time setting you want in the Turn off monitor list .

  4. Click Save As and then enter a name for the new power scheme. Click OK .

The Advanced tab lets you control whether the Power Options icon appears on the taskbar. Double-click the taskbar icon to open the Power Options Properties page, or click the icon to change the power scheme while you work.

To add the Power Options icon to the status area of the taskbar

  1. On the Power Options Properties page, click the Advanced tab.

  2. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.

  3. Click Apply .

You can use the Advanced tab to make your computer go into standby or shutdown mode by pressing the power button or closing the lid, if your computer supports these options.

To use the Power Management power buttons

  1. On the Power Options Properties page, click the Advanced tab.

  2. Click the When I press the power button on my computer list box, and then click Standby,Shutdown, or Hibernate .

  3. Click OK .

To use the Hibernate feature

  1. On the Power Options Properties page, click the Hibernate tab, and then select the Enable hibernate support check box.

  2. Click Apply and then click the Advanced tab.

  3. If you want, check Prompt for password to clear it. If you do this, you can wake up your computer without needing to enter your password.

  4. Click OK .