11.2 System settings
About
The Version tab displays important device information, including the amount of memory
installed. On the Device ID tab, you may need to change the device name if you are unable to
connect to a network because another device with the same name is already connected.
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Backlight
Using the backlight on battery power substantially reduces battery life. Tap Start > Settings >
the System tab > Backlight.
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Tap the Battery power tab to turn ON/OFF the backlight when using battery power.
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Tap the External power tab to turn ON/OFF the backlight when using external power.
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Tap the Brightness tab to adjust the brightness level.
Certificates
This item displays the name of the certificate issuer and the expiration date.
Clock & Alarms
Tap Start > Settings > the System tab > Clock & Alarms.
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If you visit a particular time zone often, select it as your Visiting time zone on the Time
tab so that you can quickly see the correct date and time.
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You can use your device as a travel alarm clock by setting a wake-up alarm on the Alarms
tab. Tap the alarm icon to select the type of alarm you want.
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To change the way the date or time is displayed on your Xda Atom, go to Regional
Settings by tapping Start > Settings > the System tab > Regional Settings.
Error Reporting
This feature allows you to report system errors to the Microsoft Help Centre. Tap Start >
Settings > the System tab > Error Reporting and select to Enable/Disable Error Reporting.
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