Setup Guide

Table Of Contents

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

The battery status icon or is in the Windows notification area. You can check the battery status, view

the current power plan, and access battery settings quickly.

Click the battery status icon to display the percentage of battery power remaining and change the power

mode. A warning message is displayed when the battery is low.

Charge the battery

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. 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 its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the

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

Note: To maximize the life of the battery, the computer does not start recharging the battery if the remaining

power is greater than 95%.

Use P-to-P 2.0 charging function

Both the USB Type-C connector (USB 3.1 Gen 1) and the Thunderbolt™ 3 connector (USB Type-C) on the

computer feature the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function, which enables one computer (A) to supply

power to another computer (B) through a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable when no ac power is available.

To use the function, ensure that:

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