Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E145, User Manual

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– For Windows 7: Refer to the help information system of the Power Manager program. For instructions
on how to start the Power Manager program, see “Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7
operating system” on page 13.
– For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1: Open the Lenovo Settings program and click Power
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Standby .
To put your computer into sleep mode, do the following:
– For Windows 7: Use the Start menu shutdown option.
– For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the
screen to bring up the charms. Then click Settings ➙ Power ➙ Sleep .
• Hibernation mode
By using this mode, you can turn off your computer completely without saving files or exiting any
programs that are running. When the computer enters hibernation mode, all open programs, folders, and
files are saved to the hard disk drive, and then the computer turns off.
If you put your computer into hibernation mode with the wake-up function disabled, the computer does
not consume any power. The wake-up function is disabled by default. If you put your computer into
hibernation mode with the wake-up function enabled, the computer consumes a small amount of power.
To enable the wake-up function, do the following:
1. Go to Control Panel and click System and Security .
2. Click Administrative Tools .
3. Click Task Scheduler . If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
4. From the left pane, select the task folder for which you want to enable the wake-up function. The
scheduled tasks are displayed.
5. Click a scheduled task, and then click the Conditions tab.
6. Under Power , select the check box for Wake the computer to run this task .
To put the computer into hibernation mode, change your power plan settings by doing the following:
– For Windows 7: Start the Power Manager program and then click the Power Plan tab. Then follow
the instructions on the screen. For instructions on how to start the Power Manager program, see
“Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system” on page 13.
– For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1: Go to the desktop. Right-click the battery-status icon in the
Windows notification area and click More Power Options , click Change plan settings that is next
to your power plan, an then follow the instructions on the screen.
• Wireless off
When you are not using the wireless features, such as Bluetooth or wireless LAN, turn them off. This
will help conserve power. To turn off the wireless features, press F9.
Handling the battery
This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo
or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other
systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another system is installed, the system will
not charge.
Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and
provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.
Chapter 2
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Using your computer
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