The difference between computer's power option and Thinkpad's power manager?

The two have overlap in what is controlled. This is confusing. Can someone shed light on this?

Thanks!

 

I hope you aren't looking for an item-by-item comparison. Most of the main features are overlaps, but I daresay Power Manager packages it way better than Windows. Power Manager's battery info/control and function-key info/control are unique to PM.

 

Are you sure this is the first time you look at Power Manager?

Eight ThinkPads and still find the power-management scene confusing?

 

Unfortunately Lenovo didn't port Power Manager to Windows 8.

 

This, basically. If you have Power Manager installed, just use that to make all your power state configurations (in fact, because you can set up a custom power profile with different behavior on battery and AC, you'll never have to change power profile again).

If you're running Windows 8, install the Windows 8 version of the Power Management Driver, then run the latest Power Manager for Windows 7 installer in compatibility mode, and it will install and run just fine in W8 (you may need to enable .NET 2.0-3.5, though).

 

I do have 8 thinkpads, but really never care about the difference. Basically I use whatever comes first when I need it and use it straight without too much thinking as long as it works, But this time, I do need a clear understanding because it is related to my other post, which might be a problem for my recently-bought refurbished T530

Regards.

Thanks for your input. I am using Win 7 only because my customers use it. How can I "like" your post? I am unable to find the link only for your post.

 

As a first time Lenovo owner I'm curious: Does one supersede the other or do they work together? Do changes made in one program change the other? If not and choices conflict, which is primary?

 

For overlapping features, Power Manager and Windows both control the same settings. If you change something in one, it will change in the other.

 

Thanks for this clear and actionable info!

 

Power Manager also shows you your idle wattage, like many other decent power management software. Power Manager also will give you an accurate picture of what your estimated battery life is like, nobody else even comes close. It's sad Lenovo didn't port it over to Windows 8, probably another entry into things not compatible with Windows 8.

 

I want to stay in Win 7 forever Glad to know you are from Rockville too.

 

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I have an unrelated bonus power related (I think) question: When my T430u is charging in sleep mode it wakes from sleep when charging is complete and I can't figure out why or how to stop it. Wake timers are set to disable. USB mouse, keyboard and all network connections are all disabled (unchecked) from waking the computer. I don't see any other power options that appear related to this. Anyone know why the laptop is self-waking when the battery reaches full charge? Thanks.