Dell PP17S Setup Manual page 25

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
®
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.
Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you periodically back
up files and folders on your computer. To back
provides up files:
®
1. Click Start
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 28 or "Contacting
Dell" on page 44.
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.
Using Your Dell™ Laptop
→ Control Panel→ System
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