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# LG Power Manager Suite

LG Power Manager Suite is used to configure the settings related to the PC power and USB/battery charging.

USB Always-On Charging Manager allows you to charge a USB device using the Fast-Charge USB port even when the PC is turned off or in hibernate mode.

Battery Life Manager allows you to extend the battery life by slowing down the battery aging process.

## Starting LG Power Manager Suite

Select Start > All Programs > LG Software > LG Power Manager Suite > USB Always-On Charging Manager or Battery Life Manager.

## USB Always-On Charging Manager

It sets whether to allow charging through the Fast-Charge USB port when the PC is turned off or in hibernate mode.

USB Always-On Charging Manager only works with the Fast-Charge USB port. The Fast-Charge USB port has a logo on it to distinguish it from other ports.

1. On : Uses the USB Always-On Charging function.

   If the AC power is not connected, the battery is used as a power source to charge the device. When the low-battery level is reached, the USB Always-On Charging function is deactivated automatically.

   LG Power Manager Suite complies with the battery charging specifications of the USB Implementers Forum. The products that do not comply with this specifications may not be charged properly.

2. Off : Does not use the USB Always-On Charging function.

## Battery Life Manager

1. Normal Mode: Charges the battery 100%. The battery lasts longer in this mode than in the Life Extension mode because you charge the battery to its fullest capacity.

2. Life Extension Mode: Charges the battery 80%. You can extend the battery life by selecting this mode. But the battery does not last long compared to the Normal mode because you charge the battery partially.