How to put computer in sleep mode?

Answer:
In Windows XP:

  1. Open Display Properties from the Control Panel.
  2. In Display Properties, open the Screen Saver tab.
  3. In the Monitor Power box, click the Power button to open the Power Options Properties dialog.
  4. In Power Options Properties dialog, make sure the Power Schemes tab is open.
  5. In the Settings for Home/Office Desk power scheme section, select the appropriate method and timeouts that you want the computer to sleep in (Turn off monitor / Turn off hard disks / System standby / System hibernates).
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