Changing the display's power management settings – Sony PCV-L620 User Manual

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Configuring Your System

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Changing the Display's Power Management
Settings

A display that has power management capability is designed to operate
on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a
specified period of time.

1

From the

Start

menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.

2

Click the Power Management icon.

The Power Management Properties dialog box opens, with the
Power Schemes tab displayed.

3

Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use
your computer.

To change a power scheme, change the settings for System standby,
Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks.

The System standby option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer
goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power.
Power is reactivated when you move the mouse or press a key.

The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of

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