Dell pp33l Setup Manual page 33

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
with 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.
Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you periodically back
up files and folders on your computer. To back
®
shipped 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 37 or "Contacting
Dell" on page 52.
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 Studio Laptop
→ Control Panel→ System
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