After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, setup 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/DVDs, listen to music and internet radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs 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 a 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.

Using Your Studio XPS™

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 access the display properties window:

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.

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.

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Dell PP17S, 1340, P464C setup guide Entertainment and Multimedia, Customizing the Desktop, Customizing Your Energy Settings