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How to Change Your Computers' Standby Settings

Question:
Is it possible to change the settings on my computer that control when my computer goes on "standby".

Answer:

After a set period of inactivity, a computer will automatically go into standby mode to conserve power. It is in your "power" to change your computer's standby settings.

Here's how:

• Select <Start>
  
  
• Select the <Settings> option
  
  
• In the side menu that appears, select the <Control Panel> option
  
  
• When the Control Panel opens, locate the Power Management icon and select it. (For sighted users, it's a little picture of a battery and a plug.)
  
  
• About halfway down the Power Management screen you'll find a pull-down menu called <System standby>
  
  
• From the menu, you'll find a list of times. Choose the time -- how long you want the computer to wait before going on standby
  
  
• Next, select <Apply> to set the change, and then <OK> to exit

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