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
• The tasks running on your computer

You switch the operation mode in the pre-installed app Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo PC Manager or Lenovo Legion Zone. As a shortcut, you can also use the key combination Fn + Q. The following table lists the available operation modes on your computer and the recommended conditions for each mode.

Table 1. Operation modes and their recommended usage conditions

Icon	Operation mode	Recommended conditions
	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.
	Balance	You plan to frequently switch between different computer tasks over a period time.
	Quiet	Your computer is operating on battery power, or You want the computer to be as quiet as possible