Dell Inspiron 1525 Setup Manual page 26

Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Customizing the Desktop in Windows XP
You can customize your desktop to change the
appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver,
and so on by accessing the Display Properties
window.
To access the display properties window:
Right-click an open area of the desktop.
1.
Click Properties, to open the Display
2.
Properties 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
®
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 life of the
computer and by reducing the amount of
energy consumed by your computer over its
lifetime.
• High performance
provides the highest level of system
performance on your computer by adapting
processor speed to your activity and by
maximizing system performance.
Windows Vista provides
®
— This power option