Using and Installing Software 4-98VLQJ:LQGRZV3RZHU0DQDJHPHQW)HDWXUHVWhen you run Windows 98, the power management features of your Dell portablecomputer 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:á Power Schemes — Allows you to select the power scheme (Always On, Home/Office Desktop, and Portable/Laptop) and power mode setting for yourcomputer.á Alarms — Allows you to set the Low battery and Critical battery alarm to alertyou that the computer battery has gone below a certain percentage. When youreceived your Dell portable computer, the Low battery and Critical batteryalarms check boxes were checked. Dell recommends that these options remainchecked.á Power Meter — Allows you to view the percentage of battery life remainingwhen your computer is operating on battery power. If your computer is operatingon AC power, a message is displayed.á Advanced — Allows you to display the Power Meter on the Windows 98 taskbarand to display a password prompt when the computer resumes from standbymode.2EWDLQLQJ7HFKQLFDO$VVLVWDQFHDell has established a dedicated toll-free telephone number to assist Inspiron 3500computer customers in the U.S. and Canada. Dell’s technical support staff can answeryour questions about features and operation of the Inspiron 3500 computer. This helpis 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 thebottom of the computer.To contact the appropriate technical support for your area, see the section titled “Con-tacting Dell” in theDell System User’s Guide or the chapter titled “Getting Help” intheReference and Troubleshooting Guide. Before you call, locate your Express Ser-vice Code on the bottom of your computer.