Using Battery And Ac Adapter - Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 User Manual

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Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

Using battery and AC adapter

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When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you
depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different
computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use
the power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power.
Your Computer Batteries
Your computer batteries enable you to do more, save more, and spend
more time unplugged. Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling
you to take your work wherever you go. With your computer batteries, you
will be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet.
Note:
The operating system may run slower when using the battery mode.
Checking Battery Status
You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using
Windows Power options.
The rate at which you use battery power determines how long you can use
the battery of your computer between charges. As each computer user has
different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery
charge will last. There are two main factors:
The amount of energy stored in the battery when you begin to work.
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