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- Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 1
Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 2
tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Boomi™, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, PowerConnect™, OpenManage - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 3
...17 Customizing a Group Policy Template...17 Applying a Group Policy Template...17 Group Policy Templates Reference...18 Advanced Charge Group Policy Templates...18 Battery Group Policy Templates...19 Dell Enhanced Power Plan Group Policy Templates 20 Peak Shift Group Policy Templates...22 System - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 4
7 Troubleshooting...27 Viewing the Event Log...27 - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 5
and tablets running Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems. Key Features • Battery Information - Display health information for up to six installed batteries, depending on system capabilities. • Advanced Charge Mode - Control battery charging to prolong battery life. • Dell Enhanced Power Plans - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 6
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Connection (Primary, Battery Slice, or Modular Bay) • Manufacturer • Dell battery (Yes or No) • Serial number • PPID (Piece Part ID) The software supports a maximum of six batteries, depending on the total number of batteries installed in the system. If a system has multiple batteries, then you must - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 8
for specific system usage patterns. For example, some settings focus on extending battery life, while others provide fast charge times. Available settings may be limited, depending on the battery. Possible battery settings include: • Adaptive - Automatically optimizes battery settings based on - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 9
Advanced Charge is an optional feature that prolongs the usable life of a system's batteries by charging them to full capacity only once per day (prior to the Start of Day set when enabling Advanced Charge). For the remainder of the day, Advanced Charge keeps batteries in a lower charge state that - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 10
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light on the switch is green, then the feature is enabled. 4. Move the slider to select the percentage at which the system will Restore AC power if available system charge falls below-for example, selecting 15% will cause the system to switch from battery to AC power during Peak Shift if the power - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 12
c) If you enabled Operate on AC power without charging battery, slide the second control to the time to start operating on AC (direct) power without charging the battery. NOTE: If you enabled Operate on AC power without charging battery, then the time between starting Peak Shift and operating on AC - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 13
following custom power plans on Dell Latitude and Precision notebooks to offer enhanced control over power settings. • Extended Battery Life - Reduces power consumption, and extends a battery's run time by powering down nonessential ports and components and adjusting display settings. • Pro Audio - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 14
the Windows' Power Options screen differ based on your system, but typically it's located under: - Control Panel → Power Options or - Control Panel → System and Security → Power Options - Right-click the Battery icon in the Windows Taskbar and select Power Options 2. Select the desired Dell Enhanced - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 15
at dell.com/support). The installer is OS-specific and a different DUP is required for 32-bit and 64-bit systems. System administrators can install, uninstall, and update the software using the DUP installation wizard or the command line interface. CAUTION: Dell Power Manager and Dell Feature - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 16
using the Windows "Program and Features" available from the Control Panel. Group Policy Templates Administrators can quickly and easily apply the same Dell Power Manager settings across multiple systems using the Group Policy feature in Windows Server. For more information on Windows Group Policies - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 17
on your domain server. 4. Select a policy, and update it as needed-for example, under Battery, you can change the Order Battery Link field to a custom URL. Applying a Group Policy Template Administrators can apply a Group Policy Template to specific systems, groups, or users by associating the Group - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 18
→ System Dell Power Manager controller. Also, client systems can take up to 90 minutes to refresh Group Policy Objects. For detailed information, see the TechNet article at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc782584(v=ws.10).aspx. Administrators can take manual steps to force updates Feature - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 19
of day time • Hours • Minutes UI Type • Decimal Text Box • Drop Down List Acceptable values • 0-23 • 0,15,30,45 Set end of day time • Hours • Minutes • Decimal Text Box • Drop Down List • 0-23 • 0,15,30,45 Battery Group Policy Templates The following group policy settings are available for - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 20
address will require an Email client to be installed on the client system. Not Configured, Enabled, Disabled Setting Customize the order battery link UI Type Text box Acceptable values URL or mailto: address Dell Enhanced Power Plan Group Policy Templates The following group policy settings are - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 21
this setting in the operating system). Configuration Options Setting Options Not Configured, Enabled, Disabled Setting Power Plan Settings UI Type Drop-down list Acceptable values • Disabled • Enable • OS controlled Policy Setting Name Optical Drive Description Setting options: • Enable - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 22
(i.e. Users can see and change this setting in the operating system). Not Configured, Enabled, Disabled Setting Power Plan Settings UI Type Drop-down list Acceptable values • Disabled • Enable • OS controlled Policy Setting Name Screen Refresh Rate Description Setting options: • Minimum - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 23
client system's minimum or maximum capabilities, the client system's minimum or maximum limit will be used. NOTE: The system battery power only: • Set Hours: 0-23 • Set Minutes: 0,15,30,45 To configure the time to operate on AC power without charging battery: • Set Hours: 0-23 • Set Minutes: 0,15 - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 24
Box • Drop Down List • 0-23 • 0,15,30,45 System Event Notification Group Policy Templates The following group policy settings are available for Power Alerts system notifications: NOTE: Notifications display in a standard Windows message box, with an exclamation icon. Policy Setting Name Battery - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 25
The power adapter wattage for your notebook/ docking station does not meet minimum system requirements for normal operation The power adapter wattage for your notebook/ docking station is too low to support ExpressCharge™ technology for your battery UI Type Check box Check box Check box - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 26
. Not Configured, Enabled, Disabled Setting Options Select the alert(s) to be disabled: Setting The battery currently attached to your system cannot supply enough power to your docking station for it to operate normally UI Type Check box Acceptable values True (checked) False (unchecked - Dell Latitude E6540 | Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 27
7 Troubleshooting Viewing the Event Log Dell Power Manager logs errors and events in the Windows Event log. 1. Click the Windows start button. 2. Click Control Panel → Administrative Tools. 3. Double-click the Event Viewer to open the application in a new window. 4. In the left pane, expand Windows
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