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Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1010, Early 2009) User Manual

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Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop

Windows XP

Right-click an open area of the desktop to

1.

access the display properties window.
Click

2.

Properties, to open the Display

Properties 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. Windows provides three default options:

Balanced

— 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

up files:
Windows Vista

Click

1.

Start

Control PanelSystem

and Maintenance

Welcome Center

Transfer files and settings.
Click

2.

Back up files or Back up computer.

Click

3.

Continue on Your User Account Control

dialog box and follow the instructions in the
Back up Files wizard.

Windows XP

Click

1.

Start

All ProgramsAccessories

System Tools

Backup.

Follow the instructions in the

2.

Back up Files

wizard.