How to Set Auto Start Up for a Computer
By setting your computer to automatically start up, you can eliminate the time it takes to wait for your computer to boot up every morning. Both PC and Mac computers can be configured to start up automatically. Using the system settings, you can set a schedule for what time and days you want your computer to start up on.
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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 prompted by the start-up screen.
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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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Use the arrow keys to move down to the "Date" option, and type in the day on which you want your computer to start up.
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Use the arrow keys to move down to the "Time" option, and enter the exact time at which you want the computer to boot 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" category.
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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 start-up frequency and then enter the exact time at which you want your system to boot up.
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