Have you ever
run out of battery power in the middle of an important meeting or a long
flight? Even with advances in technology, your laptop battery can last only so
long on a single charge. The trick is to squeeze the most out of the power
that's available.
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If you have time to do only one
thing...
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Use the Power saver power plan to maximize
your battery life. You can always return to this article later to try more power-saving
tips. To choose the Power saver plan, open Power Options in Control Panel.
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Chances
are, you already have ways to make sure your laptop always has power. Maybe you
carry an extra battery, or your power cord, so you can recharge your laptop
when a power plug is handy. (Always consult your manufacturer's instructions
for the best way to recharge your battery.)
When
those strategies fail, here are some other ways to help stretch your computer's
battery life.
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Choose
a power plan that saves power
A
power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that control how
your laptop manages power. Windows 7 has two default plans:
- Balanced. Offers full performance and display/ brightness when you need it, but conserves power when the computer is idle.
- Power saver. The best choice for extending battery life. The cost? Slower performance and lower display brightness.
Your
computer manufacturer might offer additional plans.
To
change your power plan
1). Click
the battery meter icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar.
2). Select
one of the default power plans: Balanced or Power saver.
You
can also create your own custom power saver plans
Reduce
display brightness
The
display can use more power than any other part of a computer—even more than a
hard disk and CPU. Some laptops have a dedicated button or dial to change the
display brightness. To find out if your laptop has something like this, check
the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's
website. You can also adjust the display brightness from Power Options in
Control Panel.
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Shorten
the length of time before Windows dims and turns off the display
When
you're not using the laptop—even for brief periods of time—you can save power
by having Windows dim and then turn off the display after a period of
inactivity.
To choose when Windows dims and turns off the
display
1). Open Power Options.
2). On
the Select a power plan page, on the left, click Choose when to turn off the
display.
Note:
- Doing this adjusts settings only for the plan that you're currently using. To change settings for another plan, click Change plan settings next to the plan that you want to change.
3). On
the Change settings for the plan page, choose the display settings that you
want to use for this power plan when your laptop is running on battery and when
it's plugged in.
4). Click
Save changes.
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Turn
off or remove devices that you aren't using
Many
USB devices use power just by being connected. If you use a USB mouse, you can
save power by disconnecting the mouse and by using a touch pad or tablet pen.
If you use a USB flash drive, unplug it when you're not using it.
Turn
off PC cards and integrated wireless devices
These
devices also use power. If you don't need them, turn them off.
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