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My diocesan computer is only charging to 80%. How do I increase this to 100% by using Dell Power Manager?

Adaptive charging may utilize Smart Charging which can limit charging to 80% to preserve the life of the battery.

Dell Power Manager

  1. Open the Dell Power Manager app

    1. If it's not installed, open the Company Portal app
    2. Search for Dell Power Manager Service x64
    3. Select Install
  2. Select Battery Information in the left menu
  3. Select the Battery Setting > SETTINGS blue button to choose your desired charging  mode:
    1. Standard*: Best when switching regularly between AC and Battery
    2. ExpressCharge*: Like standard but with quicker charging times
    3. Primarily AC Use: Best when plugged in all the time
    4. Adaptive: Recommended mode which adapts to your charging habits
    5. Custom: Best when you want to set your own start and stop charging limits

*Warning: Setting the charging mode to Standard or ExpressCharge will shorten the lifespan of your laptop battery

Tip: Adaptive and Primarily AC Use charging modes may limit charging to around 80% to help preserve battery health. This behaviour is expected and may be adjusted automatically based on usage patterns.

If you need the battery to charge to 100%, temporarily change the charging mode to Standard and apply the change. You can then switch back to your preferred charging mode if required. Be aware that Adaptive mode may reapply a lower charging limit in the future as it continues to optimise battery longevity.