Maximizing the battery life of your Samsung Galaxy Book ensures prolonged productivity and reduces the frequency of charging. This guide provides practical steps to enhance your device’s battery performance.
- Adjust Power Settings
Step 1: Click on the battery icon in the taskbar.
Step 2: Select Battery settings.
Step 3: Under Power mode, choose Best power efficiency to extend battery life.
- Enable Battery Saver Mode
Step 1: Go to Settings > System > Battery.
Step 2: Toggle on Battery saver to limit background activity and reduce power consumption.
- Manage Startup Applications
Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Step 2: Navigate to the Startup tab.
Step 3: Disable unnecessary applications that run at startup to conserve energy.
- Adjust Display Settings
Step 1: Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings
Step 2: Lower the brightness level to a comfortable minimum.
Step 3: Set a shorter screen timeout duration to turn off the display when inactive.
- Disable Unused Connectivity Features
Step 1: Turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS when not in use.
Step 2: Access these settings via the Action Center or Settings > Network & Internet.
- Update System and Drivers
Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
Step 2: Click on Check for updates and install any available updates to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilize Samsung Settings
Step 1: Open the Samsung Settings application.
Step 2: Select Battery and performance.
Step 3: Enable Battery life extender to limit the maximum charge to 85%, prolonging battery lifespan.
- Monitor Battery Usage
Step 1: Go to Settings > System > Battery.
Step 2: Click on See which apps are affecting your battery life.
Step 3: Identify and manage applications that consume excessive power.
- Optimize Sleep and Hibernate Settings
Step 1: Access Settings > System > Power & sleep.
Step 2: Set shorter durations for Screen and Sleep to reduce idle power usage.
- Manage Background Apps
Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Privacy > Background apps.
Step 2: Turn off apps that don’t need to run in the background.
- Use Dark Mode
Step 1: Go to Settings > Personalization > Colors.
Step 2: Select Dark under Choose your default app mode to reduce display power consumption.
- Disconnect External Devices
Unplug peripherals like external hard drives, USB devices, and other accessories when not in use, as they can draw power even when idle.
- Avoid Extreme Temperatures
Keep your Galaxy Book in environments with moderate temperatures. Extreme heat or cold can adversely affect battery performance and longevity.
- Regularly Restart Your Device
Restarting your laptop can close unnecessary background processes and applications, helping to conserve battery life.
- Use Original Charging Accessories
Always use the original charger and cable provided by Samsung to ensure efficient and safe charging.
By implementing these steps, you can effectively optimize the battery life of your Samsung Galaxy Book, ensuring extended usage and better performance.
