Software Features - Dell Inspiron 1470 Setup Manual

Using Your Inspiron Laptop

Software Features

NOTE: For more information about the
features described in this section, see
the Dell Technology Guide on your hard
drive or on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com.
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to create
presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers,
and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view
digital photographs and images. Check your
purchase order for software installed on
your computer.
After connecting to the Internet, you can access
websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload
or download files.
Entertainment and Multimedia
You can use your computer to watch videos,
play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to
music or internet radio stations. Your optical disc
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drive may support multiple disc media formats
including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).
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 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.
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.
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Windows Vista
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.