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    Where is the W510 setting for 90W power supply?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by halobox, Feb 2, 2011.

  1. halobox

    halobox Notebook Deity

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    Hello,

    I'm drawing a blank at the moment. Where is the setting to notify a user that they are using a 90W instead of the 135W power supply, and the machine will run in degraded mode?

    I thought there was a setting for this notification in the BIOS or Windows 7 power management settings but I don't see it.

    Is it automatic or can it be turned off?
     
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    SHoTTa35 Notebook Consultant

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    Don't know of a notification option but in Power Manager it tells you the AC adapter wattage you are using.
     
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I doubt it. I guess is that the power manager reads it from the power supply probably WMI.

    Renee
     
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  4. halobox

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    I just ran some tests. It used to be that the W510 would complain via a message that you are on a 90W power supply. It no longer does.

    When did that get dropped? It's actually a good feature/notification for "stupid" users.
     
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    Halobox,

    What kind of message? Was it a messagebox from code?

    Renee
     
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    I don't really recall where and under what circumstances. I just know now it's gone.

    I'll check with our support folks and see if they know.

    If someone comes up with something, chime in.
     
    halobox, Feb 2, 2011
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