tlp (8) Linux Manual Page
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
tlpand 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.
See Also
tlp-stat(8), bluetooth(1), wifi(1), wwan(1).
Author
Thomas Koch <linrunner at gmx.net>