Setting the Windows Power Scheme

Use the Windows Power Scheme settings to automatically turn off the monitor. We recommend not turning off the hard disks or setting system standby. Laptop users should also create a Power Scheme setting for battery use.


  1. Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Display
  2. Click on the Screen Saver tab
  3. Click on the Power button

Power Scheme window

  1. Click on the Power Schemes tab
  2. Choose the Home/Office Desk Power scheme
  3. Set Turn off monitor to After 15 minutes
  4. Set Turn off hard disks to Never
  5. Set System standby to Never
  6. Click OK

Power Options

  • Note - We recommend not enabling Hibernate due to problems waking from hibernation