The following power settings
are recommended to decrease the amount of energy consumed by computers,
peripherals, and related equipment on campus.
Windows computers
To access the power settings for a Windows computer, follow these general
steps:
- Click Start.
- Click Control Panel.
- Click Power Options.
- Depending on your computer's operating
system (i.e., Vista, or Windows 7), not all of the following options are
available. Follow the setting guidelines below for the options available
within your Power Options feature.
Desktop systems
- Monitor—30 minutes
- Drive—30 minutes
- Standby—30 minutes
- Turn off at night
Laptop systems using AC power (non-presentation)
- Monitor—30 minutes
- Drive—30 minutes
- Standby—1 hour
- Turn off at night
Laptop systems using battery power (non-presentation)
- Monitor—15 minutes
- Drive—15 minutes
- Hibernation—30 minutes
- Turn off at night
Laptop Systems using battery power (used for presentations)
- Monitor—3 hours
- Drive—3 hours
- Standby—never
Laptop Systems using battery power
(used for presentations)
- Recommend using AC power; otherwise
use the same settings as AC power settings.
Macintosh computers
To
access the power settings of a Macintosh computer, follow these general
steps:
- From the Apple menu, click System Preferences.
- Click Energy Saver.
- Depending on your computer's operating
system (i.e., OS 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6), some of the following options may
not be available. Follow the setting guidelines below for the options
available within your Energy Saver feature.
Desktops
systems
- Computer to sleep—30 minutes
- Display to sleep—30 minutes
- Place a checkmark in the
check box to the left of Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when possible.
- Set computer to turn on and off automatically (e.g., wake at 7
a.m. and sleep at 6:30 p.m. weekdays) using the Schedule button.
Laptop systems
- Display power—15 minutes
- Computer to sleep—30 minutes
- Place a checkmark
in the check box to the left of Put the hard disk(s) to sleep when
possible.
Office
equipment (e.g., networked printers, copiers)
- Powersave—1 hour
- Turn off at night