Dell pp33l setup guide Customizing Your Energy Settings, Backing Up Your Data

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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® shipped with Dell computer provides three default options:

Dell Recommended — 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.

Using Your Studio Laptop

Backing Up Your Data

It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up files:

1.Click Start Control PanelSystem and MaintenanceWelcome CenterTransfer files and settings.

2.Click Back up files or Back up computer.

3.Click Continue on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in the Back up Files wizard. This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on page 37 or “Contacting Dell” on page 52.

CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Setup Guide July F955H Contents Restoring Your Operating System Getting HelpBefore Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Studio LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Using The Wireless Switch Check the Wireless SwitchConnect the Network Cable optional Press the Power Button Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista SetupSetting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Device Status Lights Using Your Studio LaptopUsing Your Studio Laptop Right Side Features Battery status light Indicates the battery charging state Left Side Features Blinking white indicates searching Dell Wi-Fi Catcher NetworkVGA connector Connects to a monitor or projector ExpressCard slot Supports one ExpressCard Computer Base and Keyboard Features Caps Lock light Turns on when using the Caps Lock key Using Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls Left digital array microphone optional Display Features Removing and Replacing BatteryTo eject a disc from the drive, gently touch Using the Optical Disc DriveProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsSolving Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Solving Problems Power ProblemsMemory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops responding EndIf you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Using Support ToolsDell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Automated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Type L2 cacheExpressCard TypeComputer Information MemoryVideo Discrete CommunicationsPorts and Connectors VideoAudio Display Camera optional KeyboardTouch pad BatteryAC Adapter Physical Basic Specifications Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index ISP Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper Page Page