Lenovo V460 manual Using AC adapter and battery, Checking battery status, Charging the battery

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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

Notes:

•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 80 °F (10 °C-30 °C).

•Full charge or discharge is not required.

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Contents IdeaPad Do not Return IT to the Store Contents Page Top view Getting to know your computerBuilt-in microphone System status indicators Touchpad Speakers Power button OneKey Rescue system buttonGetting to know your computer Integrated Left-side view ExpressCard Right-side viewSlot Select Models only Optical drive USB portFront view SIM card slot Select models only Bottom view„ Configuring the operating system „ Conncting to the powerLearning the basics „ Reading the manualsPutting your computer into sleep state „ Shutting down your computerLearning the basics „ Checking battery status Using AC adapter and battery„ Charging the battery „ Handling the battery „ Removing the battery packUsing the touchpad „ Numeric keypad Using the keyboard„ Function key combinations Fn + F5 Fn + F3 Fn + F4„ Using memory cards not supplied Connecting external devices„ Connecting a universal serial bus USB device „ Inserting a memory cardInserting an ExpressCard/34 device „ Connecting an ExpressCard device Select models onlyRemoving an ExpressCard/34 device Enabling Bluetooth communications „ Connecting a Bluetooth device Select models onlyTo change the GPU, do the following Switching GPU Select models onlySpecial keys and buttons Volume buttons b~d Select models onlyOneKey Rescue system button a Lenovo Security Suite button e Select models onlySystem status indicators Securing your computer „ Using passwords„ Attaching a security lock not supplied „ Fingerprint readerWired connection Connecting to the InternetConnecting to the Internet „ Software configuration„ Hardware connection Wireless connection „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMAX Select models only „ Using Mobile Broadband Select models only Connecting to the Internet Inserting the SIM card Connecting to the Internet Removing the SIM card OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system„ Introduction OneKey Rescue system Appendix A. CRU instructions „ To replace the battery, do the followingHandling a hard disk drive Appendix A. CRU instructionsAppendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive „ What this warranty covers Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty„ What your service provider will do to correct problems „ How to obtain warranty serviceAppendix B. Lenovo limited warranty „ Your additional responsibilities „ Replacement of a product or part„ Use of personal information „ What this warranty does not cover„ Limitation of liability „ Other rights „ Dispute resolution„ European Economic Area EEA Warranty information „ Types of warranty service Appendix B. Lenovo limited warranty Energy star information Appendix C. Product specific NoticesWindows Appendix C. Product specific Notices„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Electronic emissions notices„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ German Class B Compliance Statement „ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance Appendix C. Product specific Notices Model Name IdeaPad Index