Chapter 3. Explore Your Computer; Use The Intelligent Cooling Feature; Use The P-To-P 2.0 Charging Function; Set The Power Plan - Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 User Manual

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Chapter 3. Explore your computer

The Intelligent Cooling feature enables your computer to work in the following three modes:

• Power Saver mode: the quietest fan speed

• Balanced mode: balanced performance and fan speed

• Performance mode: the highest performance and normal fan speed

Your computer starts up in balanced mode by default, do the following to switch to the preferred mode:

• Press Fn+L to switch to power saver mode.

• Press Fn+M to switch to balanced mode.

• Press Fn+H to switch to performance mode.

The USB-C connector on the computer features 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.

• Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode are enabled in UEFI BIOS of both computers, so that the

function works even when the computers are off or in hibernation mode. To enable Always On USB and

Charge in Battery Mode:

1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See "Enter the UEFI BIOS menu" on page 27.

2. Click Config ➙ USB to enable Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode.

Note: The actual charging speed using the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function varies depending on

many factors, such as the remaining battery power of the computers, the wattage of the ac power adapter,

and whether you are using the computers.

For ENERGY STAR

compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect when your computers have

been idle for a specified duration:

• Turn off the display: After 5 minutes

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