


Charge time may be longer if the computer is turned on.

If the computer is powered off, then the battery typically charges to 80 percent within one hour and 100 percent in two hours. Recommended for users who need the battery to charge quickly. ExpressCharge™ - Quickly charges the battery using Dell fast-charge technology.Recommended for users who frequently switch between battery and external power sources. This setting provides a balanced approach to extending battery life while still providing a reasonably fast charging time. Standard - Fully charges the battery at a moderate rate.Available settings may be limited, depending on the battery. For example, some settings focus on extending battery life, while others provide fast charge times. NOTE: Battery charge status information is available only if a Dell battery is attached to your computer.ĭell Power Manager allows you to select a Battery Setting that is optimized for specific computer usage patterns. Alert Settings – This allows you to restore the default alert settings.Battery Extender – Conserve battery charge by affecting CPU power level, screen brightness, and keyboard illumination levels, and by muting the audio.Thermal Management – Control processor and cooling fan settings to manage performance, computer surface temperature, and fan noise.Peak Shift – Reduce power consumption by automatically switching the computer to battery power during certain times of the day, even when the computer is plugged into a direct power source.Advanced Charge – Control battery charging to prolong battery life.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.NET Framework 4.6.1 to be installed on the computer.ĭepending on the hardware configuration of your Dell laptop, Dell Power Manager also supports alert notifications that are related to the power adapter, battery, docking, and USB-C device or protocol incompatibility. Dell Power Manager is supported on Dell Inspiron, Vostro, and XPS laptops running exclusively on Windows 10, and requires Microsoft. Dell Power Manager application helps you maximize the battery life of the laptop by configuring how the battery should be maintained based on your personal preferences.
