Customizing the Desktop, Backing Up Your Data | Dell P06S001, 1370

Customizing the Desktop

You can use the customizing options available in your operating system to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features on your desktop.

1.Right-click an open area of the desktop.

2.Click Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your computer 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. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your Dell computer provides two default options:

•Power saver — 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.

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

•Balanced (recommended) — Automatically balances the performance of your computer by consuming energy on capable hardware.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

1.Click → Control Panel→ Getting Started→ Transfer files from another computer.

2.Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

Backing Up Your Data

It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up files:

1.Click → Control Panel→ Back Up and Restore.

2.Click Set up backup....

3.Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard.

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Dell P06S001, 1370, MV909 Customizing the Desktop, Transferring Information to a New Computer, Backing Up Your Data

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows To install the SIM Install the Subscriber Identity Module Optional Battery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionTo set up your connection to a wireless router Connect to the Internet Optional To set up your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC Adapter Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing Battery Dell Extended Battery Life Battery Battery bay Battery release latches Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Dell Dock Add an Icon Add a CategoryRemove a Category or Icon Personalize the Dock Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Power Problems Network ProblemsWireless connection is lost Wired connection is lost Power light is solid white but computer is not responding Memory Problems Other memory problemsInsufficient memory message Program stops responding Computer does not start upClick Applications Click End Task Program crashes repeatedly Other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support Tools Them Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics If Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation To reinstall Windows, you need the followingBefore You Begin Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources See If you need to System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Computer Information Memory In-1 Memory Card Reader Connectors CommunicationsDisplay Battery Battery Physical AC Adapter Relative humidity maximum Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Index