Power Management features are standard in Windows and Macintosh operating systems and can place monitors and computers (CPU, hard drive, etc.) into a low-power “sleep mode” after a period of inactivity. Simply touching the mouse or keyboard “wakes” the computer and monitor in seconds. Activating sleep features saves energy, money, and helps protect the environment.

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To maximize power savings, we recommend setting computers to enter system standby or hibernate after 15 to 30 minutes of inactivity. To save even more, set monitors to enter sleep mode after 5 to 20 minutes of inactivity. The lower the setting, the more energy you save.

 

On laptops, be sure to activate these settings in the AC power profile — not just the DC (battery power) profile.