System preferences and administration, Setting screensaver preferences, System preferences and administration 10 – Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (910, 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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→ System→ Preferences→
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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