Dell Inspiron 15 (1564, Early 2010) - Manual (Page 38)

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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 available on your
hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer to create
presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers,
and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view
digital photographs and images. Check your
purchase order for software installed on
your computer.
After connecting to the Internet, you can access
websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload
or download files.
Entertainment and Multimedia
You can use your computer to watch videos,
play games, and listen to music or Internet radio
stations.
You can download or copy pictures and video files
from portable devices, such as digital cameras
and cell phones. Optional software applications
enable you to organize and create music and
video files that can be recorded to disc, saved
on portable products such as MP3 players and
handheld entertainment devices, or played and
viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors,
and home theater equipment.
Customizing the Desktop
You can use the customizing options available
in your operating system to change the
appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver,
or other features on your desktop.
To customize your desktop:
Windows Vista ®
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.