Macbook Pro shuts down if left unattended instead of sleeping

My mid 2012 macbook shuts down if i leave it unattended for say 15 minutes or more instead of going to sleep. When I click on my trackpad, it turns on automatically but when it's turned on an option shows up regarding the shut down and i report it. help?

Hi yeahhey,
I would recommend resetting the SMC and NVRAM as per these two articles:
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
About NVRAM and PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
Cheers!
- Ari

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