Dell Latitude E6540 Dell Power Manager Version 1.0 User Guide - Page 5

Introduction, Key Features, Accessing the Software - battery life

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1 Introduction Dell Power Manager software provides simplified and efficient power management capabilities for Dell notebooks 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 - Manage heat, performance, and acoustic levels. • Group Policies - Easily apply default settings and/or prevent users from changing power alerts system events, power management, and battery settings. • System Event Notifications - Display power-related system notifications when unsupported power adapters are detected to help prevent battery damage. Accessing the Software To open the Dell Power Manager user interface, click the Windows Start button, and then do one of the following: • Click Control Panel → Dell Power Manager. • Click Control Panel → Power Options, and then click Dell Power Manager in the left pane. • Enter Dell Power Manager in the Search programs and files field. 5

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Introduction
Dell Power Manager software provides simplified and efficient power management capabilities for Dell notebooks 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
– Manage heat, performance, and acoustic levels.
•
Group Policies
– Easily apply default settings and/or prevent users from changing power alerts system events,
power management, and battery settings.
•
System Event Notifications
– Display power-related system notifications when unsupported power adapters are
detected to help prevent battery damage.
Accessing the Software
To open the Dell Power Manager user interface, click the Windows Start button, and then do one of the following:
•
Click
Control Panel
→
Dell Power Manager
.
•
Click
Control Panel
→
Power Options
, and then click Dell Power Manager in the left pane.
•
Enter
Dell Power Manager
in the
Search programs and files
field.
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