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Should I use Standby mode??
I have a 2400 system. It is generally on all day.
I use it quite a bit, but there are lengthy periods (1-6 hours) where it doesn't get used. Should I get in the habit of putting it in standby when I anticipate such a lengthy non-use period?? Also, is there a way for me to create a hot-key combo to put it in standby?? I prefer not to set the power switch to do this. Mel |
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You troublemaker, you. Whether or not to leave a desktop computer on or off,
or to put it in Standby or Hibernation, is one of the longest running arguments-without-a-correct-answer in the history of usenet. It's a matter of preference. Laptops are a different story, because they typically run on batteries. Standby (and Hibernation) were designed to help laptop users conserve their battery power. In a desktop, it's completely up to you. -- Ted Zieglar "You can do it if you try." "MB_" wrote in message ... I have a 2400 system. It is generally on all day. I use it quite a bit, but there are lengthy periods (1-6 hours) where it doesn't get used. Should I get in the habit of putting it in standby when I anticipate such a lengthy non-use period?? Also, is there a way for me to create a hot-key combo to put it in standby?? I prefer not to set the power switch to do this. Mel |
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MB_ wrote:
I have a 2400 system. It is generally on all day. I use it quite a bit, but there are lengthy periods (1-6 hours) where it doesn't get used. Should I get in the habit of putting it in standby when I anticipate such a lengthy non-use period?? Also, is there a way for me to create a hot-key combo to put it in standby?? I prefer not to set the power switch to do this. Mel I am not familiar with your particular system. Is it a desktop or laptop? There is really no reason to put a desktop into standby or hibernation except power savings -- which isn't much savings. In standby, the system continues to use power. I wouldn't use that for a laptop. I have an Inspiron 8200 laptop. I usually use hibernate rather than shutting the system down when I am not using it. The only reason I hibernate rather than shutdown is the startup time. If you put a laptop into standby and then put it in a case to carry somewhere, you will find that it has gotten VERY hot, as the system is using power but the fans aren't working (and can't cool anyway in a case). |
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"MB_" wrote in message ... I have a 2400 system. It is generally on all day. I use it quite a bit, but there are lengthy periods (1-6 hours) where it doesn't get used. Should I get in the habit of putting it in standby when I anticipate such a lengthy non-use period?? Also, is there a way for me to create a hot-key combo to put it in standby?? I prefer not to set the power switch to do this. Mel Mel, Just go into Power Settings in Control Panel and set it to automatically go into Standby if it isn't used for a period of time. You can setup a hotkey, but I don't remember the particular command. Google it and you'll find it. Tom |
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Instead of a screen saver why not just have it turn off the Monitor. That is
what uses the most power. Tim "Tom Scales" wrote in message . .. "MB_" wrote in message ... I have a 2400 system. It is generally on all day. I use it quite a bit, but there are lengthy periods (1-6 hours) where it doesn't get used. Should I get in the habit of putting it in standby when I anticipate such a lengthy non-use period?? Also, is there a way for me to create a hot-key combo to put it in standby?? I prefer not to set the power switch to do this. Mel Mel, Just go into Power Settings in Control Panel and set it to automatically go into Standby if it isn't used for a period of time. You can setup a hotkey, but I don't remember the particular command. Google it and you'll find it. Tom |
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Wow folks, very interesting answers.
Maybe I should just leave it on!!! (The screensaver goes on after awhile and then the monitor goes off after awhile) Mel "Tim" wrote in message news:_xdEe.75$Sr2.29@trndny03... Instead of a screen saver why not just have it turn off the Monitor. That is what uses the most power. Tim "Tom Scales" wrote in message . .. "MB_" wrote in message ... I have a 2400 system. It is generally on all day. I use it quite a bit, but there are lengthy periods (1-6 hours) where it doesn't get used. Should I get in the habit of putting it in standby when I anticipate such a lengthy non-use period?? Also, is there a way for me to create a hot-key combo to put it in standby?? I prefer not to set the power switch to do this. Mel Mel, Just go into Power Settings in Control Panel and set it to automatically go into Standby if it isn't used for a period of time. You can setup a hotkey, but I don't remember the particular command. Google it and you'll find it. Tom |
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MB_ wrote:
I have a 2400 system. It is generally on all day. I use it quite a bit, but there are lengthy periods (1-6 hours) where it doesn't get used. Should I get in the habit of putting it in standby when I anticipate such a lengthy non-use period?? Also, is there a way for me to create a hot-key combo to put it in standby?? I prefer not to set the power switch to do this. I don't know of a hot key but you can do it through the 'turn off computer' function from the Start menu in Windows XP (and 98 etc. if I remember correctly). |
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