Software Features; Windows Vista - Dell Studio XPS PP35L Setup Manual

Using Your Dell™ 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, upload and
download files, and so on
Entertainment and Multimedia
You can use your computer to watch videos,
play games, create your own CDs, listen to
music and internet radio stations Your optical
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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
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 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:
Right-click an open area of the desktop
1�
Click Personalize, to open the Personalize
2�
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
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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 battery life 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
Using Your Dell™ Laptop
Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you periodically back
up files and folders on your computer To back
up files:
1� Click Start → Control Panel→ System
and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→
Transfer files and settings
2� Click Back up files or Back up computer
3� Click Continue on Your User Account Control
dialog box and follow the instructions in
the Back up Files wizard This section
provides troubleshooting information for your
computer If you can not solve your problem
using the following guidelines, see "Using
Support Tools" on page 26 or "Contacting
Dell" on page 40
CAUTION: Only trained service personnel
should remove the computer cover� See
the Service Manual on the Dell Support
website at support�dell�com for advanced
service and troubleshooting instructions�
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