{"id":43023,"date":"2022-08-16T16:43:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T16:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/?p=43023"},"modified":"2022-08-16T16:43:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T16:43:44","slug":"toggle-conservation-mode-for-lenovo-ideapad-in-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/index.php\/2022\/08\/toggle-conservation-mode-for-lenovo-ideapad-in-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Toggle Conservation Mode for Lenovo IdeaPad in Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Running Ubuntu 22.04 or Fedora 36 on a Lenovo IdeaPad laptop? It’s super easy to turn on\/off the conservation mode.<\/p>\n

Conservation Mode is a feature of Lenovo IdeaPad to prolong life of the battery. It’s targeted for those who plug-in ac power. With the mode enabled, the battery will only charge to 55-60%.<\/p>\n

For the GNOME 3.36+ (defaults in Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 35\/36 and optional in Arch and Manjaro), there’s an extension to add the toggle options into system tray menu.<\/p>\n

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As well, it also provides options to turn on\/off camera, Fn Lock, Touchpad, and USB Charging.<\/p>\n

How to Install the tool:<\/h3>\n

The tool is available as a Gnome extension called “IdeaPad Mode”.<\/p>\n

For Ubuntu 22.04<\/b>, first search for and install “Extension Manager” from Ubuntu Software.<\/p>\n

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Install Extension Manager in Ubuntu 22.04<\/p><\/div>\n

Next, search for and launch “Extension Manager” either from ‘Activities’ overview or ‘Show Applications’ screen.<\/p>\n

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When the app opens, navigate to ‘Browse’ tab and finally search for and install the extension:<\/p>\n

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As you can see, there are few other similar extensions to do the job, click install either one that you prefer.<\/p>\n

For Ubuntu 20.04<\/b>, Debian 11<\/b>, Fedora<\/b> and other Linux with Gnome, simply use the on\/off switch in the page below to install it:<\/p>\n

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Install IdeaPad Mode<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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NOTE: Ubuntu 20.04 needs to first install the agent package by running the command below in terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T):<\/p>\n

sudo apt install chrome-gnome-shell<\/pre>\n
Also, install the browser extension if prompted and refresh the web page for the on\/off switch.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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