****************************** * Dell System Manager Readme * ****************************** Version 1.7.10000: - Fix for Function keys on tablet systems. - Fix orientation for 180 potential. Version 1.7.00000: - Fix for warning message on tablets if touch input mode driver is not available. - Added "always on" option for keyboard backlighting - Help file updates Fixes in Version 1.6.00000: - Added support to block battery popups and warning messages - Battery health information update for systems supporting reserve battery - Keyboard backlighting and keyboard hotkey updates for supporting new Latitude/Precision notebook systems. - Extended Battery Life power plan update for supporting new Latitude/Precision notebook systems. - Fix for incorrect Search and Indexing power plan values for Quiet power plan - Fix for distorted Audio on system startup for systems running Windows XP operating system - Fix for scenarios where shortcut for Tablet is not removed on uninstall - Fixes for localization bugs Fixes in Version 1.5.00001: - Fix for upgrade issue pertaining to launching from service Fixes in Version 1.5.00000: - Removal of Dell ControlPoint Launcher: There is no longer a launcher page where the System Manager pillars (Power, System and Devices and Tablet) integrate into. The pillars can now be launched independently via the Start menu. - Fixes for previously reported issues: - Fix for not showing battery info for non Dell batteries - Fix for Tablet Help file issues in Korean language - Fix for cosmetic UI issues in Keyboard Backlighting - Fix for not retaining the notification settings on upgrade - Fix for issue where quick up/down arrow key usages in XT2 caused a Prnt Scrn command to be executed - Changed description for Dell Power Plans to more meaningful ones - Removed tablet Input mode options for Win7 OS (as features are available in the OS) - Added option to allow specification of run time language during install time (to override native OS language) Important Note: - Even though the Dell ControlPoint Launcher / Framework has been removed, all the features / functions supported previously will still be available and functional via the independent System Manager pillars. - The settings for notifications (Ambient Light Sensor, Brightness, Speaker Volume and Keyboard Backlighting) settings have been moved from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Dell\DellControlPoint\DIS to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Dell\SysMgrExe\Preferences. The registry values for DlgDisablerALS,DlgDisablerKBD,DlgDisablerKBD and DlgDisablerVOL have been replaced with ShowAmbientLightSensorNotification,ShowKeyboardBacklightNotification,ShowBrightnessNotification and ShowVolumeNotification respectively. - Notes to IT Admins can be found in the release package (called ITAdminNotes.HTML)Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.