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Get the most out of your laptop battery
Tips such as "Do not let the battery charge get too low"
How do I switch off my computer?
By default, you can see only the
Suspend
option, but it is also possible to power off your computer.
Use less power and improve battery life
Tips to reduce the power consumption of your computer.
What happens when I hibernate my computer?
Hibernate saves your state, but completely switches off the power.
What happens when I suspend my computer?
Suspend sends your computer to sleep so it uses less power.
Why does my computer turn off when I close the lid?
Laptops go to sleep when you close the lid, in order to save power.
Battery settings
The estimated battery life is wrong
The battery life displayed when you click on the
battery icon
is an estimate.
Why did my computer turn off/hibernate when the battery got to 10%?
Allowing the battery to completely discharge is bad for it.
Why do I have less battery life than I did on Windows/Mac OS?
Tweaks from the manufacturer and differing battery life estimates may be the cause of this problem.
Why does my screen go dim after a while?
When your laptop is running on battery, the screen will dim when the computer is idle in order to save power.
Why is my laptop slow when it is on battery?
Some laptops intentionally slow down when they are running on battery.
Problems
I have no wireless network when I wake up my computer
My computer gets really hot
My computer will not turn on
Set screen brightness
The laptop fan is always running
Why does my computer not turn back on after I suspended it?
Will my computer work with a power supply in another country?
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