Setting System Timeouts

System timeouts can be set for your mailing system. You can set any of the system timeouts from five minutes to four hours, in one minute increments.

Default Job Timeout -The default job timeout option allows you to specify how much time you want to allow the system to remain idle before it the default job is reloaded on the Run Mail screen. The default timeout is 20 minutes. If necessary, this timeout can be disabled.

NOTE: If the ENERGY STAR® shutdown timeout is not feature enabled on your system, the default job timeout can be set anywhere from one minute to four hours. If the ENERGY STAR® shutdown timeout is feature enabled on your system, the default job timeout must be less than or equal to it in duration.
ENERGY STAR® Shutdown - The ENERGY STAR® shutdown timeout will save money, and help protect the environment. Use this option to specify how long the system remains inactive before it goes into "sleep". The default timeout is 40 minutes. Use the power button to turn the system back on.

NOTE: The ENERGY STAR® shutdown timeout is an optional feature.
Screen Saver Timeout - The screen saver timeout option allows you to specify how much time you want to allow the system to remain idle before the screen saver appears. The timeout range is 5 minutes to 4 hours.

System timeouts are set within the Settings application.

Select the Settings button on the Home screen.
The Settings screen displays. Select System from the list on the left side of the screen.
Select Timeouts.
Select the appropriate timeout from the list and then select the Open timeout button.
Select and drag the control button along the slide bar to adjust the timeout. Use the + and - buttons for a more precise selection.
If you have selected the default job timeout, you can enable or disable it by selecting the timeout check box. A check mark indicates that the timeout is enabled.
Select OK when you have finished making your changes.
Select Done to return to the Home screen.