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including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of purchase), and DVDs.

You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to a disc, saved on portable products such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.

Customizing the Desktop

You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window.

To access the display properties window:

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

2.Click Personalize, to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options.

Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop

Customizing Your Energy Settings

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

Balanced — This power option offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of inactivity.

Power saver — This power option 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.

High performance — This power option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and by maximizing system performance.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N F957N Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron DesktopExtend the Rear Stabilizing Feet Connect the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect Using the DVI Connector Connect Using the Hdmi ConnectorConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Display and Computer Computer and Display Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista SetupClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Back panel connectors Plug USB Back View FeaturesPower supply diagnostic light Expansion card slots AccessCenter/subwoofer connector Orange Connects to a subwoofer Back Panel ConnectorsEntertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsBacking Up Your Data Network Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsClick Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Welcome screen, click Next Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsTwo beeps No RAM Detected Beep CodesSystem Messages Drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed System Recovery Options Click Undo my last restoration and click Next System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help DellConnect ServiceFtp.dell.com Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellGetting Help At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Compliance Drives SpecificationsComputer Model Computer Environment Front Panel ConnectorsExpansion Slots Physical PowerMemory By model 535s/537s 545s 546s ProcessorAudio Type By model 535s 545s 546s Back Panel ConnectorsMacrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Index Index Page