Dell 1570, 81TR2, 1470, P04G series, P04F001, P04F series, P04G001 Customizing Your Energy Settings

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Windows® 7

1.Right-click an open area of the desktop.

2.Click Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your computer window and learn more about your customization options.

Customizing Your Energy Settings

You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your Dell computer provides three default options:

Windows Vista®

•Dell Recommended — Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of inactivity.

•Power saver — Saves power on your computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

•High performance — Provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and by maximizing system performance.

Windows® 7

•Power saver — Saves power on your computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime.

•Balanced (recommended) — Automatically balances the performance of your computer by consuming energy on capable hardware.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Under license July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up your Internet connection Click Start → Control PanelSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Multimedia Control Keys Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing Battery Dell Extended Battery LifeBattery Battery bay Battery release latch Customizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New ComputerRemove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep or LED Codes Solving ProblemsWired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications To run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problemsAbout Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center System Messages Using Support ToolsThem Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See See If you need toComputer Information Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorMemory ConnectorsIn-1 Memory Card Reader Display CommunicationsAC Adapter BatteryPhysical Relative humidity maximum Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Page Page 081TR2A00