Power Saving tips for Windows 7 Notebook battery

Did you find the Win7 laptop battery dead during an important meeting or a long flight? Even with new technology, a single rechargeable laptop can last for so long. Now you may have a way to make sure your Win7 laptop is always powered up, such as if you have a backup battery or a power cord so you can recharge it when you have a socket nearby. In addition to this method, here are some other ways to help you extend battery time, that is the Win7 system's small trick-save battery power.

Choose an energy-efficient power Plan

A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that control how a portable computer manages power. The Win7 system has two default plans: Balanced to provide full performance and display brightness when needed, but saves power when the computer is idle, and energy-saving programs that extend the best choice for battery life. The cost is slower performance and lower display brightness.

Reduce display brightness

A monitor consumes more power than any other part, and even consumes more power than a hard disk or CPU. Some laptops have buttons or keys that are specific to changing the brightness of your display. To find out if your laptop has this feature, check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's Web site. You can also adjust the brightness of the display from power Options in Control Panel.

Shorten the time before Windows7 darken and turn off the monitor

If you do not intend to use a portable computer (even if it is not used for a short period of time), you can allow Windows7 to darken and turn off the monitor for energy saving purposes after a short period of inactivity. The steps are to turn on power Options by clicking the Start button, click Control Panel, System and security, and power options. On the left side of the Select Power Plan page, click Choose When to turn off the display. On the Change Scheduled Settings page, select the display settings that you want to use when your computer is running on battery and power on, and then click Save Changes on this power plan.

In addition, many USB devices consume power as long as they are connected. If you are using a USB mouse, you can save energy by disconnecting the mouse and using the touchpad or stylus. If you are using a USB flash drive, unplug it when you do not use it. PC Cards and integrated wireless devices also consume power, and if you don't need them, turn them off.