How to improve battery life with Windows Battery saver power mode - ThinkPad, ideapad

Steps and instructions to improve battery life with Windows 10/ 11 for ThinkPad, ideapad

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Steps and instructions to improve battery life with Windows 10/ 11 for ThinkPad, ideapad

Description

This document explains how to improve battery life with Microsoft Windows Battery settings.

Applicable Brands

  • ThinkPad
  • ideapad

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows 11

Solution

Battery Saver is a battery saving power mode specifically optimized for Microsoft Windows. When the battery falls below 20% (by default), the battery saver will turn on automatically limiting background application activities. For more information, see Battery saving tips.

Use the following steps to adjust when the Battery Saver mode should automatically turn on:

Windows 10

  1. Go to Start and then Settings.
    Settings
  2. Select System.
    System
  3. Select Battery.
  4. Under Battery saver, check Turn battery saver on automatically if my battery falls below and then choose between 5 and 100 percent battery life.
  5. Select the desired option: Lower screen brightness.
    Battery saver

Windows 11

  1. Go to Start.
    Start menu
  2. Select Settings.
    Settings
  3. Select System.
  4. Scroll down and look for Battery saver, turn Battery saver on, and then choose between 5 and 100 percent battery life.
  5. Select the desired option: Lower screen brightness.
    Battery saver

Alias Id:SF16-T0021
Document ID:HT117144
Original Publish Date:03/08/2016
Last Modified Date:02/01/2024