SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Turn on Low Power Mode
Make the battery last longer when you are running low.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 6
Open the Apple menu
Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
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STEP 1
Open the Apple menu
Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
STEP 2
Open System Settings
Click System Settings.
STEP 3
Open Battery
In the sidebar on the left, click Battery.
STEP 4
Find the power setting
Look for Low Power Mode. Some Mac models instead group power modes under Energy Mode.
The available controls depend on your Mac model.
STEP 5
Open the menu
Click the menu beside Low Power Mode.
STEP 6
Choose Only on Battery
Choose Only on Battery, or Always if you want it on all the time.
Some Macs show an Energy Mode menu instead. Under On Battery, choose Low Power.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
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They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.