The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption, fan speed, computer temperature, and performance.
For models with Windows 10
Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider. This feature works in auto mode by default. Press Fn+T to enable or disable the auto mode.
When the auto mode is disabled:
Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.
Move the slider to the left or right to select a preferred mode.
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Eco mode: power consumption, fan
speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer cooler, quieter,
and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life. -
Balanced mode:
power consumption, fan speed, and performance are dynamically balanced
for better experience. -
Performance
mode: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature
and fan speed.
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When the auto mode is enabled:
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Auto mode: your computer
is adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power consumption,
battery life, computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount
of system activity.
For models with Windows 11
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Right-click the battery icon in the task bar to access power and sleep settings.
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Locate the Power section and choose one of the following power modes.
- When the auto mode is disabled:
Best Power efficiency: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are lowered to get your computer cooler, quieter, and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
Balanced: power consumption, fan speed, and performance are dynamically balanced for better experience.
Best Performance: the performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
When the auto mode is enabled, it is recommended to set the power mode to Balanced. Then your computer will be adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power consumption, battery life, computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount of system activity.
- When the auto mode is disabled: