Lenovo 20CD0033US manual Power management, Checking the battery status, Replacing the cap

Customizing the ThinkPad pointing device

You can customize the ThinkPad pointing device to achieve the extended functions of the ThinkPad pointing device.

To customize the ThinkPad pointing device, do the following:

1.Go to Control Panel.

2.Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Mouse ➙ ThinkPad.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Replacing the cap

The cap 1 on the end of the TrackPoint pointing stick is removable. After you use the cap for a period of time, you can replace the cap with a new one.

Note: The TrackPoint cap used in your computer has grooves as shown in the following illustration. Ensure that you replace the TrackPoint cap with a correct one that has such grooves.

Power management

When you use your computer away from electrical outlets, you depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use the power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power.

Spend more time unplugged with ThinkPad batteries. Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling you to take your work wherever you go. With ThinkPad batteries, you will be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet.

Checking the battery status

The battery status icon in the Windows notification area displays the percentage of battery power remaining.

The rate at which you use battery power will determine how long you can use the battery of your computer between charges. Because 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:

•How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work.

•The way you use your computer. For example:

– How often you access the hard disk drive or solid-state drive.

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