Customizing the Desktop | Dell G374R, P04S series guide

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.

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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® installed on your Dell computer provides three default options:

•Dell Recommended — 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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Dell G374R, P04S series setup guide Customizing the Desktop, Customizing Your Energy Settings

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2009 P/N G374R Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix 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 Vista Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Press Enter to apply the change Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect To Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC Adapter Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data Beep Codes Solving Problems Two beeps No RAM detected Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset errorFour beeps RAM read/write failure Five beeps Real Time Clock failure Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support Tools System Messages For assistance Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Dell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Insert the Operating System disc Reinstalling Windows VistaClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard driveIf you need to See Drivers and Utilities disc See If you need to Processor SpecificationsSystem Model Computer Information Memory Communications ExpressCardVideo Discrete Audio Ports and Connectors Display DimensionsKeyboard Viewing Angles Resolution BatteryCamera Touch Pad Dimensions 65 W Temperature rangeAC Adapter See the Dell Technology Physical Weight with 4-cell batteryComputer Environment 90 W Altitude maximum Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00