MacBook Air M2 in clamshell mode

I have many questions regarding the clamshell mode and I hope that someone will answer all or some of them.

When use MacBook Air M2 in clamshell mode:

The power source come from battery or direct from AC Power?
I use Docking station with Power Delivery to My laptop, This is effect on my battery? Or I should use Original MagSafe charger? The Docking station have TAA Compliant.
What is mean of this screenshot?

Device: MacBook Air M2 (2022) 16G RAM

Docking Station: PLUGABLE UD-ULTCDL

MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 4:15 AM

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