Dell HW049, MTG24, A2420 Connect to the Internet Optional, Customizing Your Energy Settings

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Using Your XPS 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 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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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 Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings.

2.Click Continue on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions on the screen.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.

To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one or more of the following Internet connection options:

•DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your existing

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Contents XPS One Page XPS One March 2009 P/N HW049 Rev. A01 Contents Contents Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Before Setting Up Your 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 Using Your XPS One Front View FeaturesSpeakers Using Your XPS One Left Side Features Headphone or line-out connector Connects to headphones Back Panel Connectors 987Power connector Connects your computer to the AC power cable Wireless Keyboard Using the Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing the Optical Disc Drive Audio Composite video Video IR connectorTV Input Device Optional Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Connect to the Internet OptionalBacking Up Your Data Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Connect ToSolving Problems Wireless Keyboard or Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsPower Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Click End TaskSolving Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterBeep Codes System Messages Code Repetitive Description short beepsHardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Recovery Options System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Reinstalling Windows Vista Before You BeginClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help DellConnect ServiceOnline Services Support.dell.comMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Ftp.dell.comReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources If you need toSpecifications System ModelDrives and Devices Memory External Connectors AudioLvds DisplayPower PhysicalComputer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page Printed on recycled paper