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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