How to Set a Wake-Up Time on a Computer
If you do not want to wait for your PC or Mac computer to start up in the morning, you can configure system settings to automatically turn on the machine at a specified time. PC users set a wake-up time through the BIOS menu, while Mac users can select a wake-up time in System Preferences. This option can always be turned off if you no longer want your computer to start up automatically.
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Instructions
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PC Instructions
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Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup by hitting the F2 key when the startup screen prompts you.
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Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate to the "Power Management" settings.
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Hit the "Enter" key to view all of the power-management options.
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Scroll down to the "Date" option and type in the day on which you want your computer to start up.
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Scroll down to the "Time" option and enter the exact time at which you want the computer to wake up.
Mac Instructions
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Open "System Preferences" by clicking on the Dock icon.
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Go to the "Energy Saver" control panel under the "Hardware" heading.
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Click on the "Schedule" button in the lower right corner of the Control Panel window.
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Check the box next to "Start up or wake."
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Choose the wake-up frequency and then enter the exact time at which you want your system to wake up.
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