User Manual

• Eco mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer cooler,
quieter, and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
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Balanced mode: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are dynamically balanced for better
experience.
•
Performance mode: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
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Note: For models with discrete GPU, the appropriate GPU will be used based on the Intelligent Cooling
mode. If the mode is switched while an app is running, the app might restart to ensure that the appropriate
GPU is used. If you have specified the exact GPU to run for each app in the Windows Settings, it will take
precedence.
When the auto mode is enabled:
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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
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 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 cooler, quieter, and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
– Balanced: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are dynamically balanced for better
experience.
– 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.
Enable/disable ultra-performance mode (for models with discrete GPU only)
To disable or enable ultra-performance mode, go to
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com and download
corresponding exe files from product page. You can also use the exe files to restore the default settings.
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