Users Guide
Migration tips 89
Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging
behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message to enable
Desktop Mode.
NOTE: Dell desktop mode may not be supported on all computers.
To enable or disable desktop mode:
1. Right-click the battery icon on the Windows notification area, and then
click or tap Dell Extended Battery Life Options.
The Battery Meter dialog box is displayed.
2. Click or tap the Desktop mode tab.
3. Click or tap Enable or Disable based on your preference.
4. Click or tap OK.
NOTE: When desktop mode is enabled, the battery charges only
between 50% – 100% percent of its capacity.
Migration tips
Computer migration is the moving of data and applications between two
different computers. The most common reasons requiring a computer
migration are when you purchase a new computer or when you upgrade to
a new operating systems.
CAUTION: While there are several utilities that simplify migration,
it is recommended that you backup your files like pictures, music,
documents, and so on.
Migrating from one Windows operating system to a newer
Windows operatingsystem
While migrating to a newer operating system, refer to the Microsoft
guidelines provided for migration from one operating system to another.
See www.microsoft.com for details.