Lenovo S9E, S10E manual Your computer batteries, Checking battery status

Your computer batteries

Your computer batteries enable you to do more, save more, and spend more time unplugged. Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling you to take your work wherever you go. With your computer batteries, you will be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet.

Note:

The operating system may run slower when using the battery mode.

DANGER

Use only the original battery or a battery supplied by Lenovo. The use of any other battery gives rise to a risk of fire. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the instructions.

Checking battery status

You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using Windows Power options.

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

vThe amount of energy stored in the battery when you begin to work.

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

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