Dell QuickSet provides easy access to many settings that would normally require several steps to access within the operating system. Some of these settings include:

• Keyboard HotKeys
• Power management
• Screen resolution
• Font and icon sizes
• Wireless card controls

QuickSet simplifies configuring power management by allowing you to quickly change your power scheme as needed, and the Power Management Wizard provides a step-by-step guide to configure all of your power management settings.

1. Click the icon in the system tray.

2. Point to Select a Power Scheme.
   A list of the configured power schemes is displayed.

3. Click the desired power scheme.
   QuickSet provides the following preconfigured power schemes:

   • Maximum Battery: Reduces system performance to conserve battery power
   • Maximum Performance: Provides full system performance while still conserving battery power
   • Presentation: Disables all power management to avoid disruptions during presentations

1. Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to the Dell QuickSet folder, and then click QuickSet.
   The Dell QuickSet window opens.

   	Note:
   	The Dell QuickSet window can also be opened by double-clicking the icon in the system tray.

2. Click Power Management Wizard.

3. Follow the wizard to customize your power management settings.
   The Power Management Wizard allows you to:

   • Select what your computer will do when the display lid is closed
   • Select or modify existing power schemes
   • Create new power schemes
   • Enable and configure the Low Battery alarms

For more help with power management in Windows® XP, refer to the following Dell Knowledge Base Article: "How do I learn more about the power management settings for my computer in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system?" Article ID: 154314