diff --git a/docs/images/battery_block_popup.jpg b/docs/images/battery_block_popup.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..09d01ccc00 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/images/battery_block_popup.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/images/battery_connection.jpg b/docs/images/battery_connection.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..092ed1425c Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/images/battery_connection.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/images/power_error.jpg b/docs/images/power_error.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e9c33ced36 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/images/power_error.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/unified/novacustom/battery-management.md b/docs/unified/novacustom/battery-management.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..1a04175f3a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/unified/novacustom/battery-management.md @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +# NovaCustom power and battery subsystem + +NovaCustom laptops equipped with Dasharo firmware provide several battery +management mechanisms to optimize user experience and further prolong the +battery's lifespan. + +## Boot blocking when the battery is low + +To prevent corruption of the bootloader, which may occur due to sudden power cut +off during the OS boot process, booting the OS is blocked when the battery level +sits below 5%. When trying to boot the OS with the battery level below the +defined threshold, following message will be displayed on screen: + +![](images/boot_block_popup.jpg) + +## Disconnected battery warning + +When the firmware encounters problems with detecting the battery, following +message will appear suggesting checking the physical connection between the +battery and mainboard: + +![](images/battery_connection.jpg) + +## Power information error + +When the firmware encounters problems with retrieving information about AC and +battery state, following error message will be displayed: + +![](images/power_error.jpg) + +## Charge thresholds + +Dasharo firmware implements battery charge thresholds, which aim to extend the +lifespan of the battery: + +- charging will only start when the battery level is below 95% + +- charging will stop once the battery level reaches 98% + +Custom charge thresholds can be configured using the Dasharo setup menu or using +third-party software like [tlp](https://linrunner.de/tlp/faq/battery.html). diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 0bfa154e68..af6f11f3ac 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -92,6 +92,7 @@ nav: - 'Post-installation setup': unified/clevo/post-install.md - 'RGB keyboard': unified/novacustom/rgb-keyboard.md - 'Fn lock hotkey': unified/novacustom/fn-lock-hotkey.md + - 'Battery management': unified/novacustom/battery-management.md - 'Fan profiles': unified/novacustom/fan-profiles.md - 'Firmware update using fwupd': unified/novacustom/fwupd-usage.md - 'NV4x 12th Gen':