User's Manual

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Chapter 3. Explore your computer

Manage power

Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.

Check the battery status and temperature

Check the battery status

The battery status icon

or is in the Windows notification area. You can click the icon to check the

battery status, view the current power plan, change the power mode, and access battery settings quickly.

Check the battery temperature

Open Lenovo Vantage, and then follow the on-screen instructions to view battery details.

Charge the computer

Use ac power

When the battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to ac power.

The battery is fully charged in about four to eight hours. If the power adapter shipped with your computer

supports the rapid charge function, the battery is 80% charged in about one hour when the computer is

turned off. The actual charging time depends on the battery size, the physical environment, and whether you

are using the computer.

Battery charging is also affected by the battery temperature. The recommended battery temperature range

for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Notes:

• To maximize the life of the battery, once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to below 95%

before it will be allowed to recharge again.

• To extend your battery’s lifespan, we may optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage. After

prolonged periods of limited use, full battery capacity may not be available until you discharge to as low

as 20% and recharge completely. For more information, refer to the power section of Lenovo Vantage.

Use P-to-P 2.0 charging function

• For Intel models, both the USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector and Thunderbolt 3 connectors (USB-C) on the

computer feature the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function.

• For AMD models, both USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connectors on the computer feature the Lenovo-unique P-to-P

2.0 charging function.

When no ac power is available, this feature enables one computer to supply power to another computer

through a USB-C to USB-C cable. When ac power is available for only one computer, this feature enables

both computers to get charged by ac power.

Before using the function, ensure that:

• The selected connectors support the P-to-P 2.0 charging function and power delivery function.