Manage Power; Check The Battery Status - Lenovo ThinkPad S2 Gen 8 User Manual

• When the auto mode is enabled
– Auto mode: your computer is adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power
consumption, battery life, computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount of system
activity.
For models with Windows 11
The intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings. This feature works in auto mode by
default. Press Fn+T to enable or disable the auto mode.
Note: Auto mode is for Intel models with discrete GPU only.
1. Right-click the battery icon in the task bar to access power and sleep settings.
2. Locate the Power section and choose one of the following power modes.
• When the auto mode is disabled:
– Best Power efficiency: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your
computer quieter and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
– Balanced: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are balanced.
– Best Performance:
– For models with discrete GPU: the ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum
temperature and higher fan speed.
– For models without discrete GPU: the performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature
and fan speed.
• When the auto mode is enabled, it is recommended to set the power mode to Balanced. Then your
computer will be adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power consumption, battery life,
computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount of system activity.
Intelligent Cooling Boost (for AMD models only)
The Intelligent Cooling Boost feature dynamically adjusts system performance based on the apps you are
running. It is recommended that you enable this function especially when using live streaming apps or video
apps. This feature only works when you enable auto mode and choose balanced mode.
To enable or disable the intelligent Cooling Boost feature, do the following:
1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See "Enter the UEFI BIOS menu" on page 35
2. Select Config ➙ Power.
3. In the Intelligent Cooling Boost section, turn on/off the Intelligent Cooling Boost switch.
4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the UEFI BIOS menu.

Manage power

Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.

Check the battery status

Go to Settings ➙ System to check the battery status. For more details about your battery, refer to the
Vantage app.
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