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    How to Change the Sleep Mode Settings

    Instructions for configuring sleep mode settings on a Nintendo Switch console.

    Complete These Steps:

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    1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
    2. Scroll down through the options on the left and select “Sleep Mode”. The following settings can be configured:
      • Auto-Sleep (Playing on Console Screen)

        While in handheld mode or tabletop mode, the console will enter sleep mode after a set period of inactivity (initially set to 10 minutes). This time can be set to 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes. To disable auto-sleep while using the console screen, select Never.

      • Auto-Sleep (Playing on TV Screen)

        While in TV mode, the console will enter sleep mode after a set period of inactivity (initially set to 15 minutes). This time can be set to 15 minutes, or 1, 2, 3, 6 or 12 hours. To disable auto-sleep while using the console in TV mode, select “Never”.

      • Disable Auto-Sleep While Playing Media Content

        This prevents auto-sleep from activating while media content is playing. If this option is disabled, the console will still go to sleep after four hours of media playback.

      • Wake When AC Adapter is Disconnected

        If this option is enabled, the console will wake from sleep mode when it is removed from the dock, or when the AC adapter is connected/disconnected.

    1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
    2. Scroll down through the options on the left and select “Sleep Mode”. The following settings can be configured:
      • Auto-Sleep (Playing on Console Screen)
        While in handheld mode or tabletop mode, the console will enter sleep mode after a set period of inactivity (initially set to 10 minutes). This time can be set to 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes. To disable auto-sleep while using the console screen, select “Never”.
      • Auto-Sleep (Playing on TV Screen)
        While in TV mode, the console will enter sleep mode after a set period of inactivity (initially set to 15 minutes). This time can be set to 15 minutes, or 1, 2, 3, 6 or 12 hours. To disable auto-sleep while using the console in TV mode, select “Never”.
      • Disable Auto-Sleep While Playing Media Content
        This prevents auto-sleep from activating while media content is playing. If this option is disabled, the console will still go to sleep after four hours of media playback.
      • Wake When AC Adapter is Disconnected
        If this option is enabled, the console will wake from sleep mode when it is removed from the dock, or when the AC adapter is connected/disconnected.
    1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
    2. Scroll down through the options on the left and select “Sleep Mode”. The following settings can be configured:
      • Auto-Sleep (Playing on Console Screen)
        While in handheld mode, the console will enter sleep mode after a set period of inactivity (initially set to 10 minutes). This time can be set to 1, 3, 5, 10 or 30 minutes. To disable auto-sleep while using the screen, select “Never”.
      • Disable Auto-Sleep While Playing Media Content
        This prevents auto-sleep from activating while media content is playing. If this option is disabled, the console will still go to sleep after four hours of media playback.
      • Wake When AC Adapter is Disconnected
        If this option is enabled, the console will wake from sleep mode when the AC adapter is connected/disconnected.

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