Dell Optimizer Version 6.x User's Guide

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Getting started with Dell Optimizer

This section provides information about the general features to help you get started and manage Dell Optimizer.

To launch the application, open the Windows Start menu, and search for Dell Optimizer.

NOTE:On system boot up, Dell Optimizer service takes some time to start to comply with Microsoft requirement. Hence, you can expect features such as Presence Detection feature to be ready in a few minutes.
NOTE:You cannot use Dell Optimizer when opened as Run as administrator.

When you launch the application for the first time, you can view the onboarding process. The onboarding process provides information about the application. If you do not have the latest version of Dell Optimizer that is installed, you see a prompt to update it every 30 days. The onboarding page also displays the system model. In Privacy Notice, you can accept the Dell Optimizer customer experience improvement program by clicking Yes, I consent, or refuse by clicking No, I don't consent. If you click Yes, I consent, the application collects and sends the information about how you use Dell Optimizer to Dell Technologies.

You can change the option at a later point from Preferences > Privacy Notice. An administrator can preset this option during deployment.

You can choose to skip any of the feature information pages that are displayed as part of the onboarding process by clicking the Skip walkthrough option. When you click the Skip walkthrough option, it takes you to the privacy consent page.

In the home screen, you can view the following features:

  • Power & Battery
  • Video
  • Presence Detection
  • Collaboration Touchpad
  • Purchased Apps
NOTE:Dell Optimizer responsiveness and feature performance can be negatively impacted by certain operating system Power Modes and Battery Saver Mode that optimizes battery efficiency over system performance.
Table 1. Icons on the windowsThis table displays the icons and its functions that are displayed in the UI.
Icon Function
- Minimizes the application.
X Closes the application.
v Displays the Preferences, Activity Feed, Beta, User's Guide, and About Dell Optimizer section.
Previous screenTakes you to the previous screen.
Table 2. Default valuesThis table displays the default values of all the features.
Experience Default settings
Power & Battery
Intelligent Battery Extender ON
Dynamic Charge Policy ON
Presence Detection
Walk away lock OFF
Walk away lock - Snooze OFF
Wake on approach OFF
Onlooker detection OFF
Look Away Dim OFF
Collaboration Touchpad
Collaboration TouchpadON
Display
Color profilesON
Application colorON

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