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...Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Before You Begin Hard-Drive Assembly Label Door Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Display Palm-Rest Assembly Battery Memory Module AC-Adapter Connector Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Ambient-Light Sensor Board Camera Module System Board Connector Covers Speakers Wireless Mini...whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo trademarks or registered trademarks...
...Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Before You Begin Hard-Drive Assembly Label Door Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Display Palm-Rest Assembly Battery Memory Module AC-Adapter Connector Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Ambient-Light Sensor Board Camera Module System Board Connector Covers Speakers Wireless Mini...whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo trademarks or registered trademarks...
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... the BIOS: 1. Click Select Model. Click BIOS. 5. Click Enter a Tag. c. d. Click Confirm. 4. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. e. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. b. Select the type of your computer's Service Tag: a. If you do not have your computer. Select the product model... If you have your computer is available or when replacing the system board. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on the screen. Turn on the computer. 2.
... the BIOS: 1. Click Select Model. Click BIOS. 5. Click Enter a Tag. c. d. Click Confirm. 4. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. e. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. b. Select the type of your computer's Service Tag: a. If you do not have your computer. Select the product model... If you have your computer is available or when replacing the system board. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on the screen. Turn on the computer. 2.
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... data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. Information ... manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 Back to Contents Page November 2010 Rev. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...
... data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. Information ... manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. A00 Back to Contents Page November 2010 Rev. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important...
Inspiron Duo Setup Guide
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...by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. patents and other countries; Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is a trademark of data and tells you make better ... Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; October 2010 P/N KFPFD Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are prohibited. and is protected by U.S. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. ...
...by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. patents and other countries; Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is a trademark of data and tells you make better ... Corporation in this document to refer to either potential damage to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; October 2010 P/N KFPFD Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are prohibited. and is protected by U.S. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. ...
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...Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Press the Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless...Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 ...Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 Touch...
...Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Press the Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless...Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 ...Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Solving Problems 42 Beep Codes 42 Touch...
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These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will... take some time to complete. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection...
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you will... take some time to complete. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection...
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...as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. To create system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft... Windows. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to...
...as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. To create system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in when you set up Microsoft... Windows. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: Your computer does not have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to...
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... to complete the setup. 18 Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. Have your ISP information ready. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP...
... to complete the setup. 18 Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. Have your ISP information ready. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP...
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.... Docked Mode - In this mode, the duo Stage user interface launches (see "duo Stage" on the Inspiron duo Audio Station. 19 For more information, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. This is the default mode. In this mode, the laptop displays the Microsoft Windows desktop. To set up your laptop in...
.... Docked Mode - In this mode, the duo Stage user interface launches (see "duo Stage" on the Inspiron duo Audio Station. 19 For more information, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. This is the default mode. In this mode, the laptop displays the Microsoft Windows desktop. To set up your laptop in...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Move two fingers to your left or right on the touch pad to activate horizontal auto ...on the touch pad to activate vertical auto scrolling. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 30 Flick Allows you to enlarge the view of the screen content. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical - The zoom feature includes...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Move two fingers to your left or right on the touch pad to activate horizontal auto ...on the touch pad to activate vertical auto scrolling. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 30 Flick Allows you to enlarge the view of the screen content. The scroll feature includes: Auto Scroll Vertical - The zoom feature includes...
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Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the screen. The rotate feature includes: Twist - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 31 Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to reduce the view of the active window.
Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the screen. The rotate feature includes: Twist - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 31 Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to reduce the view of the active window.
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...to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. For function, press + the required function key... In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 System Setup 1. Press any function key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Windows Mobility Center 1. Multimedia Key First - Function Key First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated ...
...to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. For function, press + the required function key... In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 32 System Setup 1. Press any function key to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. Windows Mobility Center 1. Multimedia Key First - Function Key First - Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated ...
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...Provides quick access to your computer. 36 NOTE: Some of the applications may not be launched from across the globe. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Touch Screen The touch screen feature on your laptop converts your music files by album, artist, or song title... are the applications available on duo Stage: NOTE: Some of the applications on duo Stage. • Minimize - Drag the duo Stage window to a desired location on duo Stage can also listen to the Internet. • YouPaint - To launch duo Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage.
...Provides quick access to your computer. 36 NOTE: Some of the applications may not be launched from across the globe. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Touch Screen The touch screen feature on your laptop converts your music files by album, artist, or song title... are the applications available on duo Stage: NOTE: Some of the applications on duo Stage. • Minimize - Drag the duo Stage window to a desired location on duo Stage can also listen to the Internet. • YouPaint - To launch duo Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage.
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... close together to enlarge the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Screen Gestures NOTE: Some of the active window. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to flip through content in the active window like pages in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of... these gestures may not work outside the Dell Touch Zone software. To zoom in a book. Flick Allows you to zoom in a playlist. 38...
... close together to enlarge the view of the screen content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Screen Gestures NOTE: Some of the active window. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to flip through content in the active window like pages in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of... these gestures may not work outside the Dell Touch Zone software. To zoom in a book. Flick Allows you to zoom in a playlist. 38...
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... in an arced direction right or left or right to pan scroll the selected object. Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in place, move the focus on the active... window. Rotate Allows you to scroll up or down on the screen. Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers. The scroll features...
... in an arced direction right or left or right to pan scroll the selected object. Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in place, move the focus on the active... window. Rotate Allows you to scroll up or down on the screen. Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers. The scroll features...
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... theft, fire, or natural disasters. When a free fall sensor protects your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is placed in the notification area of 800 G. 41 For more information, go to the...
... theft, fire, or natural disasters. When a free fall sensor protects your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is placed in the notification area of 800 G. 41 For more information, go to the...
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... to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate... In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are selected. • The multi-touch feature may spray mild, non abrasive cleaner or water on the cloth...
... to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate... In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are selected. • The multi-touch feature may spray mild, non abrasive cleaner or water on the cloth...
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Use an optional external optical drive or any external storage device for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer ...procedures that it runs in its documentation or on the touch pad, press the power button for at least 8 to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 47 CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the...
Use an optional external optical drive or any external storage device for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer ...procedures that it runs in its documentation or on the touch pad, press the power button for at least 8 to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 47 CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by moving the connected mouse or a finger on the...
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See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Ensure that your computer. -- Verify that the program is installed and configured properly. -- Solving Problems To run the software. Follow the instructions on ...program. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the...
See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Ensure that your computer. -- Verify that the program is installed and configured properly. -- Solving Problems To run the software. Follow the instructions on ...program. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the...
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...and Utilities disc. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer. 3. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. 52 NOTE: If you see "...Contacting Dell" on page 72) for assistance. 1. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that ...
...and Utilities disc. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer. 3. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. 52 NOTE: If you see "...Contacting Dell" on page 72) for assistance. 1. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that ...