Intelligent cooling
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.
Do the following to select the preferred mode:
- Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.
- Move the slider to the left or right to select your preferred mode.
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 balanced.
Performance mode: The performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan speed.
Ultra-performance mode: the ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum temperature and higher fan speed.
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For models with Windows 11
Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings.
- 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.
- 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 balanced.
- Best Performance: the ultra performance is prioritized, allowing maximum temperature and higher fan speed.
Notes:
- In ultra-performance mode or performance mode, avoid keeping your hands, your lap, or any other part of your body in contact with a hot section of the computer for 10 seconds or above.
- If you reinstall a Windows operating system, the default intelligent cooling settings might change. It is recommended that you download and install the latest Intelligent Thermal Solution (ITS) driver from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com.
Use the Cool and Quiet on lap feature
The Cool and Quiet on lap feature helps cool down your computer when it becomes hot. Any extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort. If you prefer using your computer on the lap, it is recommended that you enable the Cool and Quiet on lap feature in UEFI BIOS:
- Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See “Enter the UEFI BIOS menu”.
- Click Config and turn on the Cool and Quiet on lap mode switch.