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Lenovo Y330 Using battery and AC adapter, „ Your Computer Batteries, „ Checking Battery Status

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Y330 User Guide V1.0 EN (08.06.18).book Page 38 Thursday, July 3, 2008 1:57 PM

Chapter 2. Using Your Computer

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

When you need to 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.

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.

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:

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

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Lenovo Y330 manual Using battery and AC adapter, „ Your Computer Batteries, „ Checking Battery Status

Contents

Lenovo IdeaPad Y330 Y330 User Guide V1.0 coveren2-3 If your product is not working correctlyEnergy Star model information Page Explanation of Hard Disk Capacity Page Contents Appendix B. Customer ContentsAppendix A. Lenovo Limited 101Iii Top View Getting to Know Your ComputerArray Microphone built-in Wireless LAN antennasPower button Getting to Know Your ComputerLeft-side View Getting to Know Your Computer Right-side View Security keyhole AC power adapter jackFront View Wireless device switch System status indicatorsBottom View Battery latch spring loaded Getting to Know Your Computer Battery latch manualHard Disk Drive ƒ Memory RAM compartmentFan louvers Rear View„ Shutting Down Your computer Using Your Computer„ Putting your computer to Sleep Using Your Computer Using the Touch Pad„ Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard„ Function Key Combinations Fn + PrtSc/SysRq System request „ Touch inductive panel and multi-media buttons Special keys and buttonsMulti-media buttons ~ Using Your Computer Touch inductive panel ~„ OneKey Rescue System button „ Copying files to CDs/DVDs Using the optical drive„ Playing CDs/DVDs Using memory cards „ Removing a memory card Using the Integrated Camera„ Inserting a memory card „ Using LAN port Using the Internet„ Using wireless LAN „ Using modem port „ Attaching a Security Lock Optional Securing your computer„ Using VeriFace „ Using Passwords To set a Supervisor Password Select Set Supervisor Password, and press the Enter key Changing or Removing the Supervisor PasswordTo set a User Password Using Your Computer Changing or Removing the User Password To set a hard disk password Using Your Computer Hard Disk PasswordsChanging or Removing the HDD Passwords Using Your Computer Installing Device Drivers „ Your Computer Batteries Using battery and AC adapter„ Checking Battery Status „ Using the AC Adapter „ Charging the Battery „ Handling the Battery Connecting a Universal Serial Bus USB device Using external devicesUsing external devices Connecting an Ieee 1394 deviceConnecting a PC card device „ Removing a PCI Express card „ Inserting a PCI Express card„ Connecting a VGA monitor Connecting an external display„ Connecting a DVI monitor Connecting a headphone and audio device „ Switch between headphone and S/PDIF Connecting an external microphone „ Enabling Bluetooth communications Connecting a Bluetooth deviceFrequently Asked Questions TroubleshootingWhere are the recovery discs? Troubleshooting„ Display Problems TroubleshootingMy screen goes blank while the computer is on Number appears when you enter a letter „ a Password Problem„ Keyboard Problems Forgot my passwordComputer enters sleep mode unexpectedly „ Sleep or Hibernation ProblemsScreen is blank „ Computer Screen ProblemsClick the Advanced Settings button Troubleshooting Screen is unreadable or distortedTroubleshooting Incorrect characters appear on the screen Operating time for a fully charged battery is short „ Sound Problems„ Battery Problems „ Other Problems „ a Hard Disk Drive Problem„ a Startup Problem Computer does not start from a device you want Getting Help and Service Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help on the Web Getting Help and ServiceGetting Help and Service Getting Help and Service Getting Help around the World Important Safety Information Safety, Use, and Care Information„ Conditions That Require Immediate Action Safety, Use, and Care Information„ Safety Guidelines „ Service and Upgrades „ Power Cords and Power Adapters Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Plugs and Outlets „ Extension Cords and Related Devices„ Power Supply Statement „ Lithium Coin Cell Battery Notice „ Heat and Product Ventilation Safety, Use, and Care Information „ CD and DVD Drive Safety „ Electrical Current Safety Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Laser Compliance Statement Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Liquid Crystal Display LCD Notice Caring Your Computer „ Be Careful about Where and How You WorkSafety, Use, and Care Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ For outdoor use „ Be Gentle with Your Computer„ Carry Your Computer Properly „ Handle Storage Media and Drives Properly „ Data Safety„ Other Important Tips „ Take Care in Setting Passwords„ Cleaning the Cover of Your Computer „ Cleaning Your Computer Keyboard „ Cleaning Your Computer Display Accessibility and Comfort„ Ergonomic Information Safety, Use, and Care Information „ Questions about Vision? Maintenance„ What If You are Traveling? „ General Tips for Maintenance Safety, Use, and Care Information 100 101 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty„ What This Warranty Covers 102 „ How to Obtain Warranty Service„ What Your Service Provider Will Do to Correct Problems Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty103 „ Exchange of a Product or Part104 „ Your Additional Responsibilities„ Use of Personal Information 105 „ What This Warranty Does not Cover„ Limitation of Liability 106 107 „ Dispute Resolution„ Other Rights 108 „ European Economic Area EEA109 Warranty Information110 „ Types of Warranty ServiceCustomer Replaceable Unit CRU Service 111 Appendix A. Lenovo Limited Warranty On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service112 Warranty Service Telephone Numbers113 114 Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs115 Appendix C. SpecificationsSpecifications Environment ƒ TemperaturePack Appendix C. SpecificationsBattery 116117 Appendix D. NoticesAppendix D. Notices 118119 „ Export classification notice„ Television output notice 120 Wireless related information„ Wireless Interoperability 121 „ Usage Environment and Your Health122 123 Electronic Emissions Notices„ Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 124 „ Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement„ Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada 125 „ German Class B Compliance Statement126 127 „ European Union Compliance Statement Class B Compliance128 „ Korea Class B129 Weee and Recycling Statements„ General Recycling Statement 130 EU Weee Statements131 Japan Recycling Statements132 „ Disposing of a Lenovo Computer Components133 134 135 Trademarks136 IndexIndex 137138 Keyboard Password Sleep Mode Sound Startup