Modern computers are equipped with a huge number of functions that are not always fully understood by a typical Windows user. One of these options, which at first glance does not cause any special issues, is "sleep mode". What is it? In simple terms, this is a special regime that aims to reduce electricity consumption. At the same time, his main merit is the fact that the resumption of the standard operating state occurs in one click or one mouse movement. In fact, the “sleep mode” of Windows XP (as the most popular system) and all the brothers in this line of Windows OS is a kind of pause, which allows you to economically and effectively leave your “machine” and do household chores.
Do not confuse the concept of "sleep mode" with such as "hibernation" and "hybrid sleep mode", which in theory have the same goals, but they realize them in different forms. I will briefly explain the differences. The hibernation mode is primarily aimed at reduced energy consumption, it is most often used on laptops, however, unlike the sleep mode, which simply “sleeps” and leaves all processes in a state of operability, this mode literally “sleeps”, turning off the computer. It is worth noting that with such a shutdown, processes and files are stored in a stable operable state on the hard drive, so when you start the results and active windows will not be lost. Hibernation is the most economical mode regarding electricity consumption.
Hybrid "sleep mode" is aimed at standard desktop computers. He immediately absorbed the features of both the "sleep mode" and hibernation. By the way, on any modern Windows system, this particular type is already installed by default, so you are dealing with it.
For what reasons can it be inactive? This question is also quite relevant. Checking for its presence is quite easy: these commands are usually located in your menu. Failure to display this command may indicate that the video adapter simply does not support “sleep mode”. Windows 7 or any other version in this situation will require updating the drivers for the video adapter.
What parameters can the computer administrator manage? To begin with, the "sleeping" and all other similar modes in the BIOS will be disabled. In order to activate this mode, you will need to reboot and enter the BIOS itself (usually this function is performed using certain keys, which depend on the model of the computer).
How to deactivate automatic transition to a similar mode or configure it? Each user has the opportunity to set their own waiting period so that the computer automatically switches to this mode after a specific time. There is also an option to simply disable it. It should be noted right away that laptops that operate on battery power (without a network connection) can lose all information due to discharge, remember this!
So, we work with the "sleep mode". To do this, click "Start", go to the "Control Panel" and select the category "System and Security". Here we are interested in the "Power" section. In “Selecting a power plan”, pay attention to “Setting up a power plan”. We select and already there we change additional parameters. Here you have to freely build up the "Sleep mode" function. After do not forget to save the committed actions.
How to get a PC out of this mode? Today, most models offer us just to press the power button. There is also an option that you need to press a key on the keyboard or mouse button. You can always see the details in the supplied PC documentation or on the manufacturer’s official resource.