Sleep state

If you do not use your device for a number of minutes (as set under Power & sleep settings / Power & sleep) the screen turns off and the device goes into a power-saving Sleep state. The Sleep state enables your device to resume quickly when you want to start working again.

You can also manually place the device into Sleep state; tap-hold , then tap Shut down or sign out/ Sleep.

You can also access the Sleep option from the quick-access Power options above the icon; tap , then tap the quick-access Power icon, then tap Sleep.

To wake the device from Sleep state, press the Power button. After waking your device, to unlock it:

  1. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.

  2. At the sign-in screen, tap Sign in and if required enter your password or PIN.

Sleep state is different from the screen 'turning off' to save power, from which you can 'wake' the screen by tapping / swiping it.