Macbook Pro Slow when not connected to power

[wolfslab]

I have a Late 2011 Macbook Pro with a i5 and 4GB and its running 10.11.4 El Capitan. When i unplug it from the Magsafe charger it gets really laggy and slow. I have tried to look up guides on how to fix it, but they dont work in El Capitan.

[DaltonM]

Try looking in your power options. I feel like it's set to a battery saving mode which would downclock the running speed to save battery. 

[MuggenZifter]

i just posted the same problem. havent found anyone yet who knows

 

[wolfslab]

1 minute ago, DaltonM said:

Try looking in your power options. I feel like it's set to a battery saving mode which would downclock the running speed to save battery. 

There is nothing about any battery saving mode

 

[DaltonM]

1 minute ago, wolfslab said:

There is nothing about any battery saving mode

 

Give this a looksie 

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21704?locale=en_US

[wolfslab]

3 minutes ago, DaltonM said:

Give this a looksie 

https://support.apple.com/kb/PH21704?locale=en_US

Some of the things it lists like the Automatic graphics switching i cant find any options for in the settings

[DaltonM]

Are there any Apple Certified stores around you? Take it in and ask for help. Be sure to let them know there's nothing wrong, you just need help configuring the options. Don't let them take it from you to hold overnight, just have someone walk you through it right then and there.