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 among the different 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 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 1. Operation modes and their recommended usage conditions
Operation mode	Recommended conditions
High Performance	Your computer is plugged into an electrical outlet. You want the best performance, and You don't care if the fan makes a little noise.
Auto (Balance)	You plan to frequently switch between different computer tasks over a period of time.
Power Saving (Quiet)	Your computer is operating on battery power, or You want the computer to be as quiet as possible.

Note: In Auto (Balance) mode, the computer dynamically switches between High Performance mode and Power Saving (Quiet) mode depending on the tasks running on the computer.