Using a Screensaver

Screensavers display moving designs on your computer screen when you haven't typed or moved the mouse for a while. This prevents static images from burning into your screen and provides some small degree of entertainment if you're bored at your desk.

To activate one of the screensavers included with Windows XP, follow these steps:

1. Open the Display Properties dialog box and select the Screen Saver tab.
   
   

2. Select a screensaver from the Screen Saver drop-down list.
   
   

3. Click the Settings button to configure that screensaver's specific settings (if available).
   
   

4. Return to the Display Properties dialog box and select the number of minutes you want the screen to be idle before the screensaver activates.
   
   

5. Click OK when done.