How to setup Thinkpad features on Thinkpad T500

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I have a IBM-Lenovo Thinkpad T500. I was previously a exclusive windows user, but recently installed ubuntu and loving it because of speed and interface. The only thing is that I don't get some features that I came to enjoy in windows. I need help setting these up:

Hard-drive protection - active protection software that pauses drive when there is movement
My printer doesn't work (can't find the driver for this one): canon Ip2600
A way to change which graphics chip to use while in OS. I have both the integrated and non integrated (dual-graphics). (If not easy to setup, I know there's a way to do it before it boots, but don't know how).
CPU performance level - in windows you can pick "high performance", "power saver", etc.. to save batteries.
My integrated camera w/light - it works but need an app where I can record videos, take snapshots, etc. can't find one that works.

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