How to Solve Sleep Mode Issues With Windows Vista and Wireless Devices

When it comes to the power management of most electronic devices you basically have two options, on and off. Power management in Windows-based computers, however, is a little more complex. The new Vista OS, as with the Windows versions in the past, gives you the ability to sleep as well as shut down the computer. Sleep mode allows you keep your current work in the computer's memory while the computer sits in a low-power state. As with most new operating systems, Vista has had issues in certain areas, and one of those areas is sleep mode. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to solve sleep mode issues with Windows Vista and wireless devices. Read on to learn how to solve sleep mode issues with Windows Vista and wireless devices.

Things You'll Need

• Wireless device
• Computer

Instructions

1. Make sure there really is a sleep mode issue. Attempt to put Vista or the wireless device in sleep mode a few times. If you are still having trouble you can safely say you have a sleep mode issue.

2. See if your computer's basic input/output system (BIOS) has sleep mode turned off. Sleep mode and other power-saving states are usually turned off in a computer's BIOS by default. A quick check of the systems BIOS will tell you if this is the case.

3. Restart your computer. To reconfigure the computer's sleep option you will need to restart your PC and go into the "BIOS" setup. Instructions on accessing the computers BIOS will appear when the computer boots up.

4. Follow the instructions. The instructions that appear once your computer loads will indicate the shortcut keys that you must press to proceed through the BIOS setup configuration. Shortcut keys may vary because computer manufacturers do not use the same BIOS system.

5. Ask Microsoft or the wireless devices manufacturer for more configuration information. Contact Microsoft or the wireless devices manufacturer if your sleep mode issue has not been solved. Microsoft or the wireless devices manufacturer should have a technical support line to help you through any issues.

Tips & Warnings

• If your computer is maintained by a system's administrator you may not be able to change the sleep mode settings

• The official website of Windows Vista offers help when dealing with sleep mode issues on your computer.

• Do not attempt to fix a sleep mode issue unless you are confident in your abilities. Ask a professional or contact the devices technical support line for help.