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To switch between user accounts:
1 Save any open documents that are being worked on in your current account.
2 Click (Start), click the arrow next to the lock icon, then click Switch User or Log Off.
• Switch User opens the account selection screen but does not log off the current user,
and any programs that were running for the previous user continue to run.
• Log Off logs off the current user, then opens the account selection screen.
3 Click the user account that you want to use.
Changing power-saving settings
Changing the power scheme
Power schemes (groups of power settings) let you change power saving options such as when
the monitor or hard drive is automatically turned off. You can select one of the defined power
schemes or create a custom power scheme.
To change the power scheme:
1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under Power Options, click
Change power-saving settings. The Select a power plan dialog box opens.
Caution
If you click Log Off, any programs that were running may be closed, and
unsaved document changes may be lost.
Help
For more information about power schemes, click Start, then click Help and
Support. Type power scheme or power management in the Search Help box, then
press E
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Start Ö Control Panel Ö System and Maintenance Ö Power Options
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