Select Settings > System > Power and battery.įor Battery levels, select Last 24 hours, and then select an hour of high battery usage. Use the detailed Battery information in Windows to see which apps are using the battery power. Or, if you need better performance for playing a game or using a Windows Mixed Reality headset, move the slider to a higher setting (like Best performance). If you want to save power to write an email or finish watching a movie, move the slider to a lower setting, like Recommended or Battery saver. To switch to a different power mode, disconnect the power supply (if it's plugged in), select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery > Power mode. On some Surface models you can select a power mode, which affects how much battery life and the performance you can get from your Surface.

Making your battery last Choose a power mode for the best battery life and performance This article will help you learn more about how to get the most out of your Surface battery. The amount of time your battery lasts will vary depending on the kinds of things you do with your Surface. Your Surface uses an internal lithium-ion battery.

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