Dell Inspiron Mini 12 (1210, Late 2008) - Manual (Page 24)

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Using Your Inspiron 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 depending on the
applications installed in your computer. 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, listen to music and internet radio
stations.
Customizing the Desktop in Windows Vista
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 2. Personalize, to open the Personalize
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
three default options:
Balanced • — This power option offers full
performance when you need it and saves
power during periods of inactivity.