System preferences and administration, Setting screensaver preferences, System preferences and administration   10 – Dell Inspiron Mini 12 (1210, Late 2008) User Manual

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Getting Started with Ubuntu®

System Preferences and

Administration

From the System menu you can control the

appearance and operation of your computer

and get help

Select

Preferences for settings of themes,

keyboard shortcuts, and power management
Select

Administration to manage computer

monitors and configuration tools functions

such as network, printing, and users and

groups

Setting Screensaver Preferences

Click

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SystemPreferences

Screensaver
The Screensaver Preferences window

appears
In the

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Screensaver Theme list, select Blank

for a blank screen, select Random for a

random screensaver, or select a screensaver

of your choice
Adjust the slider for the length of time that

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you want your computer to idle before the

screensaver turns on
Ensure that the

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Activate screensaver when

computer is idle checkbox is selected
If you want the screensaver to lock the

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screen, select the Lock screen when
screensaver is active
checkbox
Click

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