Difference between revisions of "Energy Settings for Windows Users"
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| − | + | In attempts to reduce our energy consumption, we are hoping to implement some technological and behavior modifications to accomplish this goal. | |
| − | + | ==Computers and Monitors== | |
| − | All computers and should be shut off at night. | + | All computers and monitors should be shut off at night. |
Settings for sleep or hibernation should be set at the shortest possible time (recommended 20 minutes). | Settings for sleep or hibernation should be set at the shortest possible time (recommended 20 minutes). | ||
| − | + | ==Verifying Your Energy Settings== | |
| − | From the Start Menu select Control Panels or Settings then Control Panels. | + | # From the Start Menu select Control Panels or Settings then Control Panels.<br> |
| − | Open the Display Control Panel. | + | # Open the Display Control Panel.<br> |
| − | On the Screen Saver tab click the Power Button | + | # On the Screen Saver tab click the Power Button[[Image:XP Energy 2.jpg]] |
| + | # On the Power Options Properties window set your preferred times.[[Image:XP Energy 3.jpg]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Tutorials]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Energy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:27, 22 June 2009
In attempts to reduce our energy consumption, we are hoping to implement some technological and behavior modifications to accomplish this goal.
Computers and Monitors
All computers and monitors should be shut off at night. Settings for sleep or hibernation should be set at the shortest possible time (recommended 20 minutes).
Verifying Your Energy Settings
- From the Start Menu select Control Panels or Settings then Control Panels.
- Open the Display Control Panel.
- On the Screen Saver tab click the Power Button
- On the Power Options Properties window set your preferred times.
