Dell W01B001, 0DTN4TA00 setup guide Customizing the Desktop, Customizing Your Energy Settings

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Customizing the Desktop

You can use the customizing options available in your operating system to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on.

Windows Vista

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.

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.

Using Your Inspiron One

Customizing Your Energy Settings

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

Windows Vista

•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.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE June 2009 P/N DTN4T Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron OneConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Power Cable Connect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron One Adjust the Computer Stand Press the Power Button Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron One Right View Features Using Your Inspiron OneUsing Your Inspiron One Right Panel Buttons and Connectors Headphone or line-out connector Connects to headphones Left View Features Using Your Inspiron One Using the Optical Drive Using Your Inspiron One Back View Features Using Your Inspiron One Back Panel Connectors Using Your Inspiron One Display Features Using Your Inspiron One Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections If the power light is blinking white Power ProblemsIf the power light is solid amber If the power light is blinking amberMemory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System Tab at support.dell.comSystem Messages Click Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring 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 ServiceOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Contacting Dell Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Drives and DevicesMemory External ConnectorsVideo PowerAudio DisplayMins Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index ISP Index Page 0DTN4TA00