Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Chromebook - Manual (Page 36)

– How often you use the wireless features.
Charging the battery
It is recommended that you charge the battery when the battery power remaining is low. For example:
• When you find that the percentage of the remaining power is low.
• When the power alarm alerts you.
If an ac outlet is convenient, connect the ac power adapter to the computer and the ac outlet. Depending on
the battery size and the physical environment, the battery will be fully charged in about three to six hours.
The battery-status icon helps you identify that the battery is charging, and that the battery is fully charged.
Note: To maximize the life of the battery, the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining
power is greater than 95%.
Power-saving modes
There are several power-saving modes that you can use at any time to save power. This section introduces
each mode and gives tips on the effective use of the battery power.
• Sleep
In sleep mode, your work is saved to the memory, and the computer display is turned off. When your
computer wakes up, your work is restored within seconds. To put your computer into sleep mode, close
the computer lid if you are logged in. To resume from sleep mode, open the lid.
Note: If you are not logged in, closing the computer lid will shut down the computer.
• Wireless off
Disable the wireless features, such as Bluetooth or wireless LAN, if you are not using them.
– To disable the wireless LAN, click the status area in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then go to
Settings ➙ Internet connection ➙ Wi-Fi network. In the drop-down list box, select Disable Wi-Fi.
– To disable the bluetooth feature, click the status area in the lower-right corner of the screen, go to
Settings ➙ Bluetooth, and then clear Enable bluetooth.
Maximizing the battery life
To maximize the life of the battery, do the following:
• Use the battery until the charge is completely depleted; that is, use the battery until the battery status
indicator starts blinking orange.
• Recharge the battery completely before using it. The battery is fully charged if the battery indicator shows
green when the ac power adapter is plugged in.
• Always use power management features such as sleep mode.
Connecting to a wireless LAN
Wireless connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables but by means of radio waves only. A
wireless local area network (LAN) covers a relatively small geographic area, such as an office building or a
house. Devices based on the 802.11 standards can be connected to this type of network.
Your computer comes with a built-in wireless network card and a configuration utility to help you establish
wireless connections and monitor the connection status. This enables you to stay connected to your network
while you are at the office, in a meeting room, or at home, with no need for a wired connection.
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