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Use ac power

Power source of the ac power adapter:

ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2
Power 65 W 135 W
Sine-wave input 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 20 V dc, 6.75 A

When the battery power is low, charge your battery by connecting your computer to ac power with the supplied power adapter. The rapid charge function is supported by the 65 W ac power adapter for ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 and by the 135 W ac power adapter for ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2. The battery is 80% charged in about one hour when 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 adapter and power cord. 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.

Charge the computer

Notes: To maximize the life of the battery:

Use P-to-P 2.0 (Peer to Peer 2.0) charging function

Both USB-C connectors on the computer feature the Lenovo-unique P-to-P 2.0 charging function. To use the function, ensure that Charge in Battery Mode is enabled in UEFI BIOS of your computers, so that the function works even when the computers are off or in hibernation mode.

To enable Charge in Battery Mode:

  1. Press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu.
  2. Click Config ➙ USB, and then to enable Charge in Battery Mode.
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.