tlp (8) - Linux Manuals

tlp: apply laptop power management settings

Command to display tlp manual in Linux: $ man 8 tlp

NAME

tlp - apply laptop power management settings

SYNOPSIS

tlp command [param]

DESCRIPTION

This command allows one to invoke TLP's functions manually and provides extended battery functions for ThinkPads.

COMMANDS

start: Initialize tlp and apply settings according to the actual power source.
bat: Apply settings for battery power source.
true: Same as bat (this command is called when power source changes to battery).
ac: Apply settings for ac power source.
false: Same as ac (this command is called when power source changes to ac).
usb: Enable autosuspend for all usb devices, except blacklisted ones.
bayoff: Turn off optical drive in UltraBay/MediaBay. The drive may be re-enabled by pulling the eject lever or pushing the media eject button on newer models.
setcharge [START_CHARGE STOP_CHARGE] [BAT0|BAT1] (ThinkPads only): Set charge thresholds of main (BAT0) or Ultrabay (BAT1) battery temporarily. Values must be between 1 and 100, Stop > Start + 3. Configured thresholds are restored upon next system start. When called without arguments, configured thresholds are set.
fullcharge [BAT0|BAT1] (ThinkPads only): Set charge thresholds of main (BAT0) or Ultrabay (BAT1) battery to factory preset (96/100) temporarily (causing a full charge). Configured thresholds are restored upon next system start.
chargeonce [BAT0|BAT1] (ThinkPads only): Charge main (BAT0) or Ultrabay (BAT1) battery to upper charge threshold once (bypassing lower threshold). Configured thresholds are restored upon next system start.
discharge [BAT0|BAT1] (ThinkPads only): Force complete discharge of main (BAT0) or Ultrabay (BAT1) battery.
recalibrate [BAT0|BAT1] (ThinkPads only): Battery recalibration: completely discharge main (BAT0) or Ultrabay (BAT1) battery and recharge to 100%.
stat: Same as tlp-stat.
diskid: Show disk ids for configuration.

FILES

/etc/default/tlp

: System configuration file containing all power management settings.

AUTHOR

Thomas Koch <linrunner at gmx.net>