How to change Mac OS X Sleep Settings

Description: This technical article shows how to set and change sleep settings in Mac OS X.

  1. Click System Preferences from dock.
    system preferences
  2. Click View from tool bar on top and select Energy Saver.
    energy saver
  3. Select Battery or Power Adapter and move sliders for Computer sleep and Display sleep to your preference.
    energy saver settings
  4. Note: You can select other options from this screen as well such as, Automatically reduce brightness before display goes to sleep.

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