Dell A2420, HW049 Software Features, Productivity and Communication, Entertainment and Multimedia

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Software Features

NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Productivity and Communication

You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer.

After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, set up an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on.

Entertainment and Multimedia

You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to music and radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats

Using Your XPS One

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 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 customize your desktop:

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.

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Contents XPS One Page XPS One March 2009 P/N HW049 Rev. A01 Contents Contents Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your XPS One ComputerMouse Turn on the wireless keyboard and mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Computer Power Button Windows Vista Setup Set Up Media Center For Use With Optional TV Tuner Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Install the batteries included Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Speakers Using Your XPS OneFront View Features Using Your XPS One Left Side Features Headphone or line-out connector Connects to headphones 987 Back Panel ConnectorsPower connector Connects your computer to the AC power cable Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Touch PadTV Input Device Optional Using the Optical Disc DriveAudio Composite video Video IR connector Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionWireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task Click ApplicationsSolving Problems Solving Problems Beep Codes Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Code Repetitive Description short beeps System MessagesHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore System Recovery OptionsStarting System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Before You Begin Reinstalling Windows VistaClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Online Services ServiceDellConnect Support.dell.comProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See If you need to Finding More Information and ResourcesDrives and Devices SpecificationsSystem Model Memory Audio External ConnectorsDisplay LvdsPhysical PowerComputer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page Printed on recycled paper