XPS 13 Re-imaging guide for Microsoft Windows

8. Dell Power Manager (DPM)

DPM is a Dell-developed application providing simplified and efficient power management capabilities for Dell computers. The key features are as follows:

• Battery information: Displays battery health information, adjusts battery settings or creates a custom-battery setting.
• Advanced charge mode: Controls battery charging to prolong battery life.
• Peak Shift: Reduces 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.
• Thermal Management: Controls processor and cooler fan settings.
• Battery Extender: Conserves battery charge by adjusting the processor power level, screen brightness and keyboard illumination levels.
• Alerts Management: Enables or disables the power adapter, battery, docking station, thermal, and other types of alerts.
• Group Policies: Apply default settings or prevent users from changing power alert system events, power management, thermal management, battery extender, and battery settings.
• Product Feedback: Provide feedback on the software.