Lenovo S300, S405 „ Checking battery status, „ Charging the battery, „ Removing the battery pack

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Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Using AC adapter and battery----------------------------------------------------------

„Checking battery status

You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by checking the battery icon in the notification area.

Note: 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 commence work.

•The way you use your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display.

„Charging the battery

When you find that the battery power is low, you need to charge the battery or replace it with a fully charged one.

You need to charge the battery in any of the following situations:

•When you purchase a new battery

•If the battery status indicator starts blinking

•If the battery has not been used for a long time

Note:

•You are advised to insert the battery pack when using your computer to prevent small particles from entering the inside of your computer.

•To increase the life of the battery pack, the computer does not start recharging the battery immediately after it drops from fully charged.

•Charge the battery at a temperature between 50 °F and 86 °F (10 °C-30 °C).

•Full charge or discharge is not required.

„Removing the battery pack

If you are not going to use the computer for an extended period of time, or if you need to send your computer to Lenovo for service, etc. remove the battery pack from the computer. Before removing the battery pack, make sure the computer has been shut down.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad S300/S400/S405 Regulatory Notice First Edition June Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerTouchpad Getting to know your computer IntegratedLeft-side view Jack Right-side viewUSB 2.0 port Front view Bottom view „ Configuring the operating system „ Connecting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsShutting down your computer Putting your computer into sleep stateLearning the basics „ Charging the battery „ Checking battery status„ Removing the battery pack „ Handling the battery Left-click area Using the touchpadRight-click area „ Lenovo Intelligent Touchpad Starting and using Quick NotesApplication Used for Starting Wall Paper Hotkeys „ Setting hotkey mode Inserting a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedRemoving a memory card „ Connecting USB devices Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer „ Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices on select models„ Lenovo Quick Start b „ Novo button aSpecial keys and buttons Power status indicator Battery status indicator System status indicatorsLearning the basics Symbol Indicator Meaning Status „ Using passwords „ Using VeriFaceSecuring your computer „ Starting Lenovo Quick Start Using Lenovo Quick Start„ Exiting Lenovo Quick Start Wired connection Connecting to the Internet„ Hardware connection Cable Connecting to the Internet „ Software configurationWireless connection Software configurationHardware connection „ Introduction OneKey Rescue systemOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discsInsert additional recordable discs when prompted Frequently asked questions TroubleshootingWhere can I find warranty information? TroubleshootingDisplay problems TroubleshootingSleep or hibernation problems Troubleshooting Password problemsSound problems Troubleshooting Computer screen problemsBattery problems Startup problem Troubleshooting Hard disk drive problemOneKey Rescue system problems Respond Troubleshooting Other problemsTrademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM
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