Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 39)

Using and Installing Software 4-9
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When you run Windows 98, the power management features of your Dell portable
computer can be set through the Power Management Properties window.
To access the Power Management Properties window and set the power manage-
ment features through Windows 98, perform the following steps:
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Power Management icon.
3. Set the power management features.
The Power Management Properties window contains the following tabs:
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Power Schemes — Allows you to select the power scheme (Always On, Home/
Office Desktop, and Portable/Laptop) and power mode setting for your
computer.
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Alarms — Allows you to set the Low battery and Critical battery alarm to alert
you that the computer battery has gone below a certain percentage. When you
received your Dell portable computer, the Low battery and Critical battery
alarms check boxes were checked. Dell recommends that these options remain
checked.
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Power Meter — Allows you to view the percentage of battery life remaining
when your computer is operating on battery power. If your computer is operating
on AC power, a message is displayed.
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Advanced — Allows you to display the Power Meter on the Windows 98 taskbar
and to display a password prompt when the computer resumes from standby
mode.
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Dell has established a dedicated toll-free telephone number to assist Inspiron 3500
computer customers in the U.S. and Canada. Dell’s technical support staff can answer
your questions about features and operation of the Inspiron 3500 computer. This help
is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To contact Inspiron 3500 technical sup-
port, call 1-877-326-3355. Before you call, locate your Express Service Code on the
bottom of the computer.
To contact the appropriate technical support for your area, see the section titled “Con-
tacting Dell” in the
Dell System User’s Guide or the chapter titled “Getting Help” in
the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. Before you call, locate your Express Ser-
vice Code on the bottom of your computer.