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Note: To wake the computer from the sleep state, press the power button or any key on the keyboard.
Change or customize a power plan
This operation is applicable to computers with pre-installed Windows.
Step 1.
Type power plan in the Windows search box and then press Enter.
Step 2.
Customize a power plan of your preference.
System operation modes
Lenovo has preset several modes in which your computer can operate. The maximum attainable
performance, power consumption, and speed limit for the heat sink fan vary between the operation modes.
Consider the following conditions when you want to switch operation modes.
• The environment where you use your computer, and
• The tasks running on your computer
You can switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Smart Engine, or
Lenovo PC Manager. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination Fn + Q. Three modes are usually
available for most Lenovo computers. The following table lists the operation modes and the recommended
conditions for each mode.
Note: The operation modes listed in the table are descriptive and may not be the same as those displayed
by the app.
Table 5. Operation modes and their recommended usage conditions
Operation mode
Extreme Performance
Intelligent Cooling
Battery Saving
Note: In Intelligent Cooling mode, the computer dynamically switches between Extreme Performance mode
and Battery Saving mode depending on the tasks running on the computer.
Change settings in UEFI/BIOS setup utility
This section introduces what is UEFI/BIOS and the operations you can perform in its setup utility.
What is UEFI/BIOS setup utility
UEFI/BIOS is the first program that runs when a computer starts. UEFI/BIOS initializes hardware components
and loads the operating system and other programs. Your computer may include a setup program (setup
utility) with which you can change certain UEFI/BIOS settings.
Open the UEFI/BIOS setup utility
Step 1.
Turn on or restart the computer.
Recommended conditions
• Your computer is plugged into an electrical outlet.
• You want the best performance, and
• You don't care if the fan makes big noise.
You plan to frequently switch between different computer tasks over a period time.
• Your computer is operating on battery power, or
• You want the computer to be as quiet as possible.
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