Service Manual
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...your desktop. 8. If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. Enter your computer's Service Tag: a. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. NOTE: If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Line list. ...1. A list of product in the Select Your Product Model list. Select the type of results appear on the screen. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. ...
...your desktop. 8. If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the screen. Enter your computer's Service Tag: a. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. NOTE: If you have your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Line list. ...1. A list of product in the Select Your Product Model list. Select the type of results appear on the screen. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. ...
Setup Guide
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... to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time...
... to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time...
Setup Guide
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Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 57. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 57. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Setup Guide
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...your computer is turned on the keyboard. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on your computer, see "Specifications" on the screen. Press the wireless key on . 2. To enable or disable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless ...and Bluetooth®), such as when you ordered a WLAN card at the time of purchase. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is available on an airplane flight. 15 The current wireless status is displayed on page 70. For more ...
...your computer is turned on the keyboard. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on your computer, see "Specifications" on the screen. Press the wireless key on . 2. To enable or disable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless ...and Bluetooth®), such as when you ordered a WLAN card at the time of purchase. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop NOTE: The wireless feature is available on an airplane flight. 15 The current wireless status is displayed on page 70. For more ...
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To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to complete the setup. 16 Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to ...a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to a network. 5. Before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that wireless is not a part of your original order, you set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. If an external USB...
To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to complete the setup. 16 Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Follow the instructions on page 14). 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to ...a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to a network. 5. Before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that wireless is not a part of your original order, you set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. If an external USB...
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If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your country. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Have your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Contact your ISP to the...
If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your country. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Have your ISP. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Contact your ISP to the...
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...you to rotate active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. Zoom... the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. 29 To zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. The rotate feature includes: Twist - Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to enlarge ...
...you to rotate active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Rotate Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. Zoom... the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. 29 To zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. The rotate feature includes: Twist - Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to enlarge ...
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... Add→ Category. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Personalize the Dock 1. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3.
... Add→ Category. Enter a title for the category from the Select an image: box. 4. Personalize the Dock 1. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear ...on the taskbar. 2. To schedule backups: 1. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 38 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. You can access the service on your...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear ...on the taskbar. 2. To schedule backups: 1. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen. 38 Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. You can access the service on your...
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... then restart your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to the electrical outlet. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
... then restart your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to the electrical outlet. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
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...the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems If a program is designed for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to run the ...Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, ...
...the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems If a program is designed for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to run the ...Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, ...
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... either the operating system or the program that will help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on your own backup media. Reinstall or create backup media of the software pre-installed on the screen to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for future...
... either the operating system or the program that will help in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on your own backup media. Reinstall or create backup media of the software pre-installed on the screen to downloadstore.dell.com/media. 2. The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for future...
Setup Guide
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...Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 67). 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to an electrical outlet that you contact Dell for technical assistance. This may not ship with your computer... Software Problems" on your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is connected to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (...
...Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 67). 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to an electrical outlet that you contact Dell for technical assistance. This may not ship with your computer... Software Problems" on your hard drive. Ensure that the computer is connected to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (...
Setup Guide
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If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Write down your screen. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 67). 50 Do you encounter a problem during a test, a message with this system so far. If you want to continue? (Recommended)." Press any key... to continue." Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with the error code and a description of the problem will appear on your ...
If PSA is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Write down your screen. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on page 67). 50 Do you encounter a problem during a test, a message with this system so far. If you want to continue? (Recommended)." Press any key... to continue." Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found with the error code and a description of the problem will appear on your ...
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... Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for your computer when you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. 51 NOTE:...press immediately. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 7. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. When the tests complete, ...
... Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for your computer when you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. 51 NOTE:...press immediately. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 7. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. When the tests complete, ...
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... run. 8. Select the test you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. When the...3. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 67). When...
... run. 8. Select the test you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. When the...3. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 67). When...
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...event that System Restore makes to your data files or recover them. Click Start . 2. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. 54 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; CAUTION: Make regular backups ... completely reversible. otherwise, contact your data files. Click Start . 2. System Restore does not monitor your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your...
...event that System Restore makes to your data files or recover them. Click Start . 2. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. 54 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; CAUTION: Make regular backups ... completely reversible. otherwise, contact your data files. Click Start . 2. System Restore does not monitor your computer are an administrator on the screen. In the search box, type System Restore and press . Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you to return your...
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... it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup ... • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the screen to complete the upgrade. 56 Restoring Your Operating...
... it at support.dell.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen. Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup ... • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the screen to complete the upgrade. 56 Restoring Your Operating...
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...USB key and restart the computer. 2. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 57 NOTE: If you see...failure that you backup your computer and try again. 3. You can use of your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data...
...USB key and restart the computer. 2. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 57 NOTE: If you see...failure that you backup your computer and try again. 3. You can use of your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data...
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... do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click...
... do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click...