Introduction 1-5must change the setting for the POWER MANAGEMENTcategory in the System Setup program. For instructions,see Chapter 2, “Using the System Setup Program.”NOTES: As an Energy Star Partner, Dell Computer Cor-poration has determined that this product meets theEnergy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.Any Dell computer bearing the Energy Star Emblem iscertified to comply with EPA Energy Star requirements asconfigured when shipped by Dell. Any changes youmake to this configuration (such as installing additionalexpansion cards or drives) may increase the system'spower consumption beyond the limits set by the EPA'sEnergy Star Computers program.Figure 1-3. Energy Star EmblemThe EPA's Energy Star Computers program is a jointeffort between the EPA and computer manufacturers toreduce air pollution by promoting energy-efficient com-puter products. The EPA estimates that use of EnergyStar computer products can save computer users up totwo billion dollars annually in electricity costs. In turn,this reduction in electricity usage can reduce emissions ofcarbon dioxide, the gas primarily responsible for thegreenhouse effect, and sulfur dioxide and nitrogenoxides, which are the two primary causes of acid rain.Computer users can also help to reduce electricity usageand its side effects by turning off their computer systemswhen they are not in use for extended periods of time—particularly at night and on weekends.Getting HelpDell provides a number of tools to help you if you don’tunderstand a procedure described in this guide or if yoursystem does not perform as expected. For information onthese help tools, see the chapter titled “Getting Help” inyour Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide or the “CallingDell” section in the online System User’s Guide.TM93816BK0.BK : 93816c10.frm Page 5 Monday, September 16, 1996 1:21 PM
