Dell Optimizer Version 2.0 User' s Guide
Summary
This user guide for Dell Optimizer Version 2.0 describes AI-based optimization software that enhances Dell laptop performance and user experience. It covers installation and upgrade procedures using DUP or Dell Command Update. Key features include ExpressSign-in (automatic login via proximity detection), Intelligent Audio (noise cancellation and audio optimization), battery optimization with ExpressCharge, performance optimization based on application patterns, and network connectivity optimization. It also explains settings configuration, profile management, and troubleshooting. It targets business professionals and IT administrators managing Dell Latitude and Precision systems.
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Dell Optimizer Version 2.0 User's Guide
March 2021 Rev. A00
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Dell Optimizer Version 2.0 User's Guide March 2021 Rev. A00
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................... Supported operating system..............................
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Application Messages FAQs............................................................................................................................................33 Installation FAQs..................
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Overview Dell Optimizer is a software application that intelligently optimizes the performance of your system by using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dell Optimizer dynamically configur...
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Install, uninstall, and upgrade Dell optimizer Dell Optimizer can be installed with one or more features based on hardware component and driver availability on select platforms. It is preinstalled on ...
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NOTE: Dell Optimizer requires Intel 10th generation core processors and Windows 10 on Latitude, Opti Plex, or Dell Precision systems. Upgrade Dell Optimizer using Dell Command | Update 1. Include Dell...
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Getting started with Dell Optimizer This section provides information about the general features to help you get started and manage Dell Optimizer. To launch the application, open the Windows Start me...
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Table 1. Icons on the windows Icon Function Minimizes the application. Closes the application. Displays the About Dell Optimizer, Preferences, Activity Feed, Beta, User's Guide and the Give Feedback s...
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Figure 2. Analytics Workload Analysis The workload analysis settings enables you to track system resource utilization for components such as processor, memory, graphics, and hard drive while you run y...
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System Analysis The system analysis settings runs for a specified period, and collects system configuration and subsystem usage data. The data is collected in the background, and it is compiled in the...
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Figure 3. Applications (Express Response) Optimizing applications 1. Go to the home screen and click Applications. The Applications section is displayed. NOTE: You can enable or disable this feature b...
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Table 2. Action Icons Icon Function You can view the overall performance score of the application. You can also view the bar graph with CPU and storage improvement scores, if available. You can tempor...
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NOTE: You can enable or disable this feature by using the toggle switch. 2. Select the environment setting for your conference call, using one of the following options: Table 3. Audio environment sett...
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Figure 5. Audio device options 6. Select the type of device that you have connected. A drop-down menu is displayed with the default preset options. 7. Select the preset option and click Optimize. The ...
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Figure 6. Network (Express Connect) Optimizing Network 1. Go to the home screen and click Network. The Network section is displayed. NOTE: You can enable or disable this feature by using the toggle sw...
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Figure 7. Accessing Beta settings 5. Go to Optimize Network Traffic to prioritize which applications receive the most bandwidth when the network traffic is congested. This setting enhances the perform...
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Power (Express Charge) The Power feature improves the battery life of your system by configuring and switching productivity on usage behaviors. It learns the battery usage on the system, and uses AI a...
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3. Use the Dynamic charge policy toggle switch, to enable the correct charge policy. This setting ensures that the system automatically switches the charging policies between, Primary AC, Express Char...
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Figure 10. Proximity Sensor (Express Sign-In) Configuring Proximity Sensor 1. Go to the home screen and click Proximity Sensor. The Proximity Sensor section is displayed. NOTE: You can enable or disab...
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Figure 11. Activity feed Suggestions For You The Suggestions For You component appears on the home screen of Dell Optimizer and provides intelligent recommendations to optimize the applications and fe...
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Figure 12. Suggestions For You Preferences This section displays the Privacy Notice of Dell Optimizer. Select the check box to send the Dell Optimizer customer experience data to Dell. Clear the check...
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Figure 13. Preferences Privacy shortcuts notifications The following keyboard shortcuts are available on select platforms: F9 key—Toggles the camera on and off F4 key—Toggles the microphone on and off...
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Administration This chapter provides details about the administrative features of Dell Optimizer. Admin is a default user profile that is created for the user who is a member of the administrator grou...
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NOTE: Policy switches can be reversed if you upgrade Dell Optimizer. For example, if you specify /Headless Mode=false or /Proxmity Sensor=skip in Dell Optimizer 1.2, you can reverse the policy switche...
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Command-line interface for Dell Optimizer As an administrator you can use the following CLI commands for batch and scripting scenarios. You can view the location and filename of the CLI in C:\Program ...
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Table 7. /get commands for Dell Optimizer (continued) /get command Details get Use this command to display details about the suggestions -name=Dell Optimizer Configuration.Suggestions component state....
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Table 8. Configure commands for Dell Optimizer (continued) /configure command Details Supported Values /configure -name=Audio.Audio3D Use this command to configure the True and false -value= audio 3D ...
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Table 8. Configure commands for Dell Optimizer (continued) /configure command Details Supported Values /configure -name=Network.Auto Switch Use this command to configure the True and false -value netw...
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Table 9. Application performance commands for Dell Optimizer (continued) /App Performance command Details /App Performance -disable Profile Use this command to disable an existing profile by name. -pr...
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WMI Provider Dell Optimizer includes a WMI provider to configure the application settings. The following two files are part of the Dell Optimizer download package: do Wmi Prov.mof—Dell Optimizer WMI P...
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Feedback 1. In the home screen, click v and select Give Feedback. The feedback page is displayed. 2. Provide your feedback on the scale of 1 to 10 for the following options: How satisfied you are with...
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Frequently asked questions Topics: Application Optimization FAQs Application Messages FAQs Installation FAQs General FAQs Application Optimization FAQs Why do I see a notification or status stating a ...
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You cannot install Dell Optimizer on operating systems other than Windows 10 17134 or later. Dell Optimizer is only supported on Latitude, Dell Precision Workstations, and Opti Plex systems launched a...
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Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information from your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several ...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 35 |
| File Size | 779.57 KB |
| Published | June 26, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operating systems can I install Dell Optimizer on?
You can only install it on Windows 10 17134 or later.
Which Dell hardware is compatible with Dell Optimizer?
It is supported on Latitude, Dell Precision Workstations, and OptiPlex systems launched after March 2020.
What should I do if the installer fails mentioning 'Dell Precision Optimizer'?
You cannot install both; you must uninstall Dell Precision Optimizer first before installing Dell Optimizer.
Why is my system locking even when my Windows screen lock is set longer?
The Proximity Sensor's default lock timer (60 seconds) is shorter than the default Windows screen lock timer, causing premature locking.