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Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop
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.
Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you periodically back
up files and folders on your computer. To back
up files:
Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ System
and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→
Transfer files and settings.
Click 2. Back up files or Back up computer.
Click 3. Continue on the User Account Control
window and follow the instructions in the
Back up Files wizard.