It used to give me about 2hrs. Now it only gives me 20 minutes. How can I get more battery power? Please Help!!!
What Settings can I use to make it last longer?
Thank you!
2006-06-10 00:26:54 · 10 answers · asked by mwk 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Here are some Tips to increase the battery life time :
1) Power down the display
2) Turn off unused devices
3) Decrease hard drive activity
4) Disable startup items
5) Condition the battery
6) Turn Off Wireless
7) Turn off scheduled tasks
The Portable/Laptop power scheme minimizes the use of power to conserve your battery, but adjusts to your processing needs so that the system speed is not sacrificed.
• The Max Battery power scheme minimizes power use but does not adjust as your processing demands change. You should use Max Battery only in situations that require minimal processing, such as reading documents and taking notes in a meeting.
To use a power scheme designed to maximize battery life:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, verify that you're in Category view, and then click Performance and Maintenance.
3. In the Performance and Maintenance window, click Power Options.
4. On the Power Schemes tab of the Power Options Properties dialog box, click the arrow under Power schemes, and then click Max Battery.
5. Click OK.
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/stayconnected/battery.mspx
2006-06-10 02:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by jmdanial 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Right click on your desktop and go to properties you should be able to change your settings for sleep mode and stuff.
I think the battery might be busted by the way. Time to replace.
2006-06-10 00:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by god0fgod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if battery is 2 year old then u should chage that battery. if less then one year the tell about ur battary to seller
2006-06-10 00:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by cool_ranjan4all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to inform you this, but you have got to change your battery as it's life cycle is almost over.
2006-06-10 00:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by prosperous_lunatic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you battery life is getting over. just try replacing it and see that you do it from ur original battery.
2006-06-10 00:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by nadeem_sayed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be ur battery is old or have problem.try to have less program on ur system
2006-06-10 00:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Ashton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CRAP ANSWER: turn your computer off more often
EXCELLENT ANSWER: Go to the manifacturer of the laptop's website and find out where to buy a new battery.
If that works it's all thanks to me!
2006-06-10 00:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by bradevans102 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to empty it completlly and rechage it agian some times it works
2006-06-10 00:31:09 · answer #8 · answered by Egyption(dont care what u think) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your using IBM then IM me. or give me full details of your letter
2006-06-10 00:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by hardware_guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah using less can increase it's life...lolzzz
2006-06-10 00:31:56 · answer #10 · answered by S2K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋