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Use the Macintosh Energy Saver settings to automatically turn off the monitor. We recommend that public and lab computers not be put to sleep, but displays/hard drives may be put to sleep.
- Launch System Preferences either from the Apple menu (top left) or the Dock.
- Click on the Battery Icon.
You will have two areas to adjust your power settings: Battery and Power Adapter.
- Click on the Battery icon.
- Turn display off after: 15 minutes.
- Make sure your settings look like this.

- Next, click on Power Adapter.
- Turn display off after: 15 minutes.
