User's Guide

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
The battery status icon or is in the Windows notification area. You can check the battery status, view
the current power plan, and access battery settings quickly.
Click the battery status icon to display the percentage of battery power remaining and change the power
mode. A warning message is displayed when the battery is low.
Onekey battery
1. When the computer is shut down with the lid open, if the AC power adapter is plugged in or any key is
pressed and released (except the power button if on keyboard), the battery remaining capacity icon will
appear on the screen.
2. The icon will display for 3 seconds and then disappear.
3. The battery remaining capacity icon can be disabled in BIOS setup.
Note: If the computer is in ship mode, the battery remaining capacity icon will not appear.
Battery ≤ 10% 11% < Battery ≤ 20% 21% < Battery < 100%
Battery Icon (DC mode) red
orange green
Battery Icon (AC mode)
green green green
Display Icon (DC mode)
Display Icon (AC mode)
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).
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