• The Vantage app makes periodic updates of the features to keep improving your experience with your
computer. The description of features might be different from that on your actual user interface.
Manage power
Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
Check the battery status
Click the battery icon in the Windows notification area to check the battery status, view the current power
plan, change the power mode, and access battery settings quickly. For more details about your battery, refer
to the Vantage app.
Charge the battery
Power source of the ac power adapter:
• Power: 45 W or 65 W (depending on the model)
• Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
When the battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to ac power. The 65 W ac
power adapter supports the rapid charge function, the battery is 80% charged in about one hour when the
computer is turned off. The actual charging time depends on the battery size, the physical environment, and
whether you are using the computer.
Note: To maximize the life of the battery, use the battery until the charge is depleted and recharge the
battery completely before using it. Once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower
before it will be allowed to recharge again.
Change the power settings
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For ENERGY STAR
compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computer has
been idle for a specified duration:
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