ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 User Guide

Manage power

Check the battery status to help use computer properly.

Go to Settings ➙ System to check the battery status. For more details about your battery, refer to the Vantage app.

Power source of the ac power adapter:

  • Power: 65 W
  • Sine-wave input at 50 Hz to 60 Hz
  • Input rating of the ac power adapter: 100 V to 240 V ac, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
  • Output rating of the ac power adapter: 20 V dc, 3.25 A

When the battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to ac power with the supplied power adapter. The 65 W ac power adapter 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 its temperature. The recommended temperature range for charging the battery is between 10°C (50°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Note: Some models might not ship with ac adapters or power cords. Use only the certified adapters and power cords provided by Lenovo that comply with the requirements of relevant national standards to charge the product. It is recommended to use the Lenovo qualified adapters. You can refer to https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/compliance/eu-doc.

Charge the computer

Follow the instructions to maximize the life of the battery.

  • Use the battery until the charge is depleted and recharge the battery completely before using it. Once the battery is fully charged, it must discharge to 94% or lower before it will be allowed to recharge again.
  • Keep the battery from full charge when it is not in heavy use. For more information, refer to the Battery settings tab in the Power section of the Vantage app.
  • The battery might optimize its full charge capacity based on your usage. After prolonged periods of limited use, full battery capacity might not be available until you discharge to as low as 20% and recharge completely. For more information, refer to the Battery settings tab in the Power section of the Vantage app.

Both USB-C connectors (Thunderbolt 4) on the computer feature the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 (Peer to Peer 2.0) charging function.

P-to-P 2.0 charging function

Note: The actual charging speed of your computer depends 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.

To use the function, ensure that Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode are enabled in UEFI BIOS of your 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:

Step 1
Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 to enter to the UEFI BIOS menu.
Step 2
Click Config ➙ USB, and then to enable Always On USB and Charge in Battery Mode.

Follow the instructions to change the power settings of your preference.

For ENERGY STAR® compliant computers, the following power plan takes effect by default when your computer is on ac power and has been idle for a specified duration:
  • Turn off the display: After 5 minutes
  • Put the computer to sleep: After 5 minutes

To change the power plan, the power button function and other settings, do the following:

Step 1
Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons.
Step 2
Click Power Options.
Step 3
Change the settings as you prefer.