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Chapter 3. Explore your computer
Manage power
Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
Check the battery status
You can check the battery status as follows.
• When the computer is on, click the battery status icon
check the battery power remaining, view the current power plan, and access battery settings quickly. A
warning message is displayed when the battery is low.
• When the computer is off, press any key on the keyboard (except the power button) to check the battery
power remaining.
Note: A battery icon will display for 3 seconds and then disappear.
Charge the battery
When the battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to ac power.
The battery is fully charged in about two hours. The actual charging time depends on the battery size, the
physical environment, and whether you are using the computer. If the power adapter shipped with your
computer supports the rapid charge function, the battery is 80% charged in about one hour.
Battery charging is also affected by its temperature. The recommended battery temperature range for
charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Note: To maximize the life of the battery, the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining
power is greater than 95%.
Check the battery temperature
1. Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage.
2. Click Hardware Settings ➙ Power.
3. Locate the Power Status section and then click Show Details to view the battery temperature.
Maximize the battery life
• Lower the brightness of the computer display.
• Turn off the wireless features when not in use.
• Use the battery until the charge is depleted.
• Recharge the battery completely before using it.
Set power button behaviors
You can define what the power button does according to your preference. For example, by pressing the
power button, you can turn off the computer or put the computer to sleep or hibernation mode.
To change what the power button does:
1. Right-click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.
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