Users Guide

Introduction
Dell Command | Power Manager software provides simplified and efficient power management capabilities for Dell notebooks
and tablets running Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 operating systems.
Topics:
• Key Features
• Accessing the Software
Key Features
● Battery Information – Display health information for up to six installed batteries, depending on system capabilities, and edit
battery settings or create a custom battery setting.
● Advanced Charge Mode – Control battery charging to prolong battery life.
● Peak Shift – Reduce power consumption by automatically switching the system to battery power during certain times of the
day, even when the system is plugged into a direct power source.
● Thermal Management – Control processor and cooling fan settings to manage performance, system surface temperature,
and fan noise.
● Battery Extender – Conserve battery charge by affecting CPU power level, screen brightness and keyboard illumination
levels, and by muting audio.
● Alerts Management – Enable or disable adapter, battery, docking station, thermal, and other types of alerts.
● Group Policies – Easily apply default settings and/or prevent users from changing power alerts system events, power
management, thermal management, battery extender, and battery settings.
● Product Feedback – Provide feedback on the software.
Accessing the Software
To open the Dell Command | Power Manager user interface, click the Windows Start button, and then do one of the following:
● Click Control Panel > Dell Command | Power Manager.
● Click Control Panel > Power Options, and then click Dell Command | Power Manager in the left pane.
● Enter Dell Command | Power Manager in the Search programs and files field.
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