Using The Battery Power - Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 User Manual

Using the battery power

Before you use the battery power, ensure that you read the following notices:
• "General battery notice" on page x
• "Notice for built-in rechargeable battery" on page x
It is hard to predict the battery life between charges. Different computer components consume power at
different rates. Some components consume power very quickly, for example, the computer display, the
microprocessor, and the wireless radios. The more you use the power-intensive components, the faster you
consume power.
The battery is a consumable supply. If your battery begins to discharge too quickly, you might consider
getting a new one from Lenovo. To contact Lenovo, see Chapter 11 "Getting support" on page 133.
Checking the battery status
Move your pointer to the battery-status icon in the Windows notification area to check the battery status.
The battery-status icon displays the percentage of battery power remaining and how long you can use
your computer before you must charge the battery.
The rate at which you use battery power determines how long you can use the batteries of your computer
between charges. Because of different user habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery
charge will last. There are two main factors:
• How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work.
• The way you use your computer. For example:
– How often you access the storage drive.
– How bright you make the computer display.
– How often you use the wireless features.
Charging the battery
It is recommended that you charge the battery when the battery power remaining is low. For example:
• When you find that the percentage of the remaining power is low.
• When the power alarm alerts you.
To charge the battery, see "Using the ac power" on page 36.
Depending on the battery size and the physical environment, the battery will be fully charged in about three
to six hours. You can check the battery charging status at any time through the battery-status icon in
the Windows notification area.
Note: To maximize the life of the battery, the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining
power is greater than 95%.
Maximizing the battery life
To maximize the life of the battery, do the following:
• Use the battery until the charge is depleted.
• Recharge the battery completely before using it. You can see whether the battery is fully charged from the
battery-status icon in the Windows notification area.
• Always use power-saving modes, such as sleep mode and hibernation mode.
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