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 X1 Nano Gen 2 Linux 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

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.

Both USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connectors on the computer features the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging

function. 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.

• 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 Charge in Battery Mode:

1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. See "Enter the UEFI BIOS menu" on page 25.

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

To use the function: When ac power is available:

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:

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