Dell Inspiron 1440 Setup Guide - Page 30
Software Features, Productivity and Communication, Entertainment and Multimedia
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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 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: 1. Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2. Click 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. 28