Intelligent Cooling - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 User Manual

Intelligent cooling

The Intelligent Cooling feature helps you adjust power consumption, computer temperature and
performance.
For models with Windows 10
Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Power Slider. This feature works in auto mode by
default. Press Fn+T to enable or disable the auto mode.
Do the following to select the preferred mode:
1. Click the battery status icon in the Windows notification area.
2. Move the slider to the left or right to select your preferred mode.
• When the auto mode is disabled:
– Eco mode: power consumption and performance are lowered to get your computer cooler and
quieter, and to get the best battery life.
– Balanced mode: power consumption and performance are dynamically balanced for better
experience.
– Performance mode: The maximum performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and
power consumption.
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• When the auto mode is enabled:
– Auto mode: your computer is adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power
consumption, battery life, computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount of system
activity.
For models with Windows 11
Intelligent Cooling feature is adjusted through Windows Settings. This feature works in auto mode by default.
Press Fn+T to enable or disable the auto mode.
1. Right-click the battery icon in the task bar to access power and sleep settings.
2. Locate power section and choose one of the following power modes.
a. When the auto mode is disabled:
• Best power efficiency: power consumption and performance are lowered to get your computer
cooler, quieter and more eco-friendly, and to get the best battery life.
• Balanced: power consumption and performance are dynamically balanced for better experience.
• Best Performance: the maximum performance is prioritized, allowing higher temperature and fan
speed.
b. When the auto mode is enabled, it is recommended to set the power mode to Balanced. Then your
computer will be adjusted automatically to achieve the best mix of power consumption, battery life,
computer performance, and fan speed based on the amount of system activity, operating condition
and applications.
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