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...information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal... performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection.
...information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal... performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection.
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... (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. You can be used to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Click Start → All Programs...→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key ...
... (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. You can be used to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Click Start → All Programs...→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key ...
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...: 1. Write down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Solving Problems To run the software. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Ensure that your computer through the...
...: 1. Write down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Solving Problems To run the software. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Ensure that your computer through the...
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...: 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Ensure that the...device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Press during the operating system setup or is active....
...: 1. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Ensure that the...device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 51 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Press during the operating system setup or is active....
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... diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "No problems have...
... diagnostics utility partition has been found with this system so far. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "No problems have...
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... program. 3. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal ...optional external optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that appears and press . 5. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to...
... program. 3. then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal ...optional external optical drive or any external storage device for procedures that appears and press . 5. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer. 7. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to...
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The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Using Support Tools 55 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem appears on page 72) for your... and a description of each test screen. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. 8. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance.
The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9. Using Support Tools 55 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you identify your screen. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem appears on page 72) for your... and a description of each test screen. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. 8. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance.
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...computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after ...you received your computer. Create backup media of applications you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 58 In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3....
...computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after ...you received your computer. Create backup media of applications you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 58 In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3....
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...digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Turn on . If possible, back up all data on page 58) ...to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be ...
...digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Any programs or files added since you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. Turn on . If possible, back up all data on page 58) ...to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be ...
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... License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding More Information and...Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users 75 readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common...
... License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding More Information and...Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users 75 readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common...
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... Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron 1090 Computer Information System chipset Intel® NM10 Express Processor type Intel Atom™ dual-core N550 76 Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities ... Your System section in the notification area of your desktop. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
... Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron 1090 Computer Information System chipset Intel® NM10 Express Processor type Intel Atom™ dual-core N550 76 Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities ... Your System section in the notification area of your desktop. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 41 C calling Dell 70 CDs, playing and creating 40 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 72 customer service 65 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 59 Professional 60 82 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs, playing and creating 40 E E-mail addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 74 flick 38 Free Fall sensor 41 FTP login, anonymous 66
INSPIRON Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 41 C calling Dell 70 CDs, playing and creating 40 computer capabilities 40 computer, setting up 5 Contacting Dell online 72 customer service 65 D DataSafe Local Backup Basic 59 Professional 60 82 DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs, playing and creating 40 E E-mail addresses for technical support 66 F finding more information 74 flick 38 Free Fall sensor 41 FTP login, anonymous 66