To maximize your laptop's battery life, reduce the screen brightness, turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, close unused applications, and use the Windows Power Troubleshooter to find and fix problems. Also, turn off keyboard back-lighting to save power.
Maximize Battery Life Try these steps when plugging in your laptop isn't an option. Your laptop screen can use a lot of power. Reduce the brightness as much as you can while keeping the screen readable.
Hold the Function key (FN) and tap the key for brightness Which key controls brightness varies by model. Look for the sun icon, or check your product guide.
Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if you are not using them. Your laptop may have a sliding switch on the side. If not, hold the FN key and press the key with the antenna icon.
Turning off keyboard back-lighting will also save a little power. Close any applications you are not using, And check the notification area for applications running in the background.
The Windows Power Troubleshooter can help you find and fix problems that reduce battery life. Search for 'trouble'. Select 'Troubleshooting'. Then 'Improve Power Usage'.
The troubleshooter will guide you through applying fixes or changing settings.
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