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How do I change the settings for Sleep and Hibernate mode?

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You can make changes to when and how your laptop goes to Sleep or Hibernates by changing the power settings. 

To change your power settings in Windows 7:

  • Click the Start button
    • Click Control Panel
    • Click System and Security
    • Click Power Options

From here you can make changes to what the power button does and what closing the lip to your laptop will do.

 

To change your power settings in Windows 8:

  • Move your mouse to the lower right corner of the screen and then move up
    • From the pop-out menu click Search
    • Type Power Options in the search bar
    • Click Power Options

From here you can make changes to what the power button does and what closing the lip to your laptop will do.