Computers
Computer Parts
Custom PC Builder
DIY/ Maker
{$smarty.capture.menu}
Activity
Categories
Discussions
Computers
Computer Parts
Custom PC Builder
DIY/ Maker
How to create a Power Plan in Windows 10 - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Do you want to set up a way for your PC to go to sleep after just a few minutes when its on battery life to help preserve its battery life? Perhaps you are just looking to manage when the monitor/display turns off and not your whole PC.</p><p>This article will show you how to create a custom power plan to manage the computer's sleep and power settings in Windows 10.</p><p>Here is how to create a power plan in Windows 10:</p><p><br></p><p>1. <strong>Right click</strong> on the Start button, typically found at the lower left corner of the screen, then click on <strong>Power Options </strong>from the list of options.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image1.jpg" alt="Windows Start Menu Power Options"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. On the <strong>Power and Sleep</strong> pop-up window, choose <strong>Additional power options</strong> on the right side of this window.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image2.jpg" alt="Windows Power and sleep Additional power settings"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3. On the left of the new window that will pop-up, click on <strong>Create a power plan</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image3.jpg" alt="Windows Power Options Create a power plan"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. Under Create a power plan, pick one of the existing power plans to begin. Then, <strong>enter a name for the plan</strong> under Plan name. After entering a plan name, click on <strong>Next</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image4.jpg" alt="Windows Create a power plan"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>5. The sleep and display settings now need to be adjusted. Click the drop down boxes here to select an amount of time for <strong>Turn off the display</strong>, <strong>Put the computer to sleep</strong>, and you can also adjust the slider for <strong>Adjust plan brightness. </strong>This can be done for when the computer is on battery (tablets/laptops) and then when plugged in (desktops or laptops/tablets with the charger connected). Once the settings are in place, click on <strong>Create</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/1ZC0TA9PV8A7/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/1ZC0TA9PV8A7/image.png" alt="image.png"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. To use the plan, click on the plan you just created in the list of power plans.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/9239Image6.jpg" alt="Windows Choose a power plan"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>7. Once selected, the power plan is automatically in place for your PC. To change to another plan, simply click next to one of the other listed plans.</p> </article> </main>
