Lenovo Z485, Z580, Z585, Z480, Z380 manual 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 86 °F (10 °C-30 °C).

•Full charge or discharge is not required.

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Contents Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485/ Z580/Z585 Regulatory Notice First Edition December Copyright Lenovo Contents Page Getting to know your computer „ Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485Top view Getting to know your computer „ Lenovo IdeaPad Z580/Z585Cap sensor buttons Built-in microphone Touchpad Left-side view Right-side view „ Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 „ Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z585Front view Bottom view „ Lenovo IdeaPad Z380Battery latch manual Battery pack „ Reading the manuals „ Connecting to the power„ Configuring the operating system Learning the basics„ Shutting down your computer Putting your computer into sleep stateLearning the basics „ Charging the battery „ Checking battery status„ Handling the battery „ Removing the battery packTouchpad Touchpad button Using the touchpadLenovo IdeaPad Z580/Z585 Using the keyboard„ Numeric keypad Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485Lenovo IdeaPad Z380/Z480/Z485 Lenovo IdeaPad Z580/Z585 „ Function key combinationsFn + End Fn + Esc Fn + F1 Fn + F2 Fn + F3 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Fn + F6Fn + PrtSc Fn + HomeRemoving a memory card „ Using memory cards not suppliedConnecting external devices Inserting a memory card„ Connecting USB devices „ Connecting Bluetooth enabled devices on select modelsEnabling Bluetooth communications on your computer Special keys and buttons „ OneKey Rescue system button a„ Cap Sensor buttons Thermal management button f Standard modePerforming dust cleaning System status indicators „ Using VeriFace „ Attaching a security lock not suppliedSecuring your computer „ Using passwords Wired connection Connecting to the Internet„ Software configuration Connecting to the Internet„ Hardware connection Wi-Fi WiMAX Wireless connectionHardware connection Software configurationOneKey Rescue system „ IntroductionOneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system „ Creating a recovery discsFrequently asked questions TroubleshootingWhere can I find warranty information? TroubleshootingDisplay problems TroubleshootingPassword problems Keyboard problemsSleep or hibernation problems Screen is blank Computer screen problemsStartup problem Sound problemsBattery problems Hard disk drive problemRespond Troubleshooting Other problemsAppendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the battery packHandling a hard disk drive Appendix A. CRU instructionsAppendix A. CRU instructions Lenovo IdeaPad Z380 Lenovo IdeaPad Z480/Z485/Z580/Z585 Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow d Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing memory Appendix A. CRU instructions Appendix A. CRU instructions Replacing the wireless LAN card Appendix A. CRU instructions Removing the optical drive Setup Poster User Guide Trademarks Page New World. New Thinking.TM