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Related Dell Inspiron duo Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 5
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... 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
Disabling Battery... 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 ...
Setup Guide - Page 6
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Contents
Using Support Tools 49 Dell Support Center 49 My Dell Downloads 50 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 Dell Diagnostics 51
Restoring Your Operating System 56
System Restore 57 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 58 System Recovery Media 61 Dell Factory Image Restore 62
Getting Help 64 Technical Support and Customer Service 65 DellConnect 65 Online Services 66 Automated Order-Status ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
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...and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. You should never place your laptop may result in permanent damage to place your Dell computer in the air vents. The computer turns on .
CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp... a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides.
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your Dell™ Inspiron™ laptop.
Setup Guide - Page 21
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... user interface launches (see "duo Stage" on Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Docked Mode - In this mode, the laptop displays the Microsoft Windows desktop. In this mode, the docked tablet launches the duo Station user interface. Tablet Mode - For more information, see the Inspiron duo Audio Station User's Guide...
Setup Guide - Page 23
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Close the display. Setting Up Your Laptop
3.
For more information on Tablet Mode, see the Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
21 The duo Stage user interface will be activated automatically in Tablet Mode.
Setup Guide - Page 31
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... light is enabled. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 32.
2 Caps Lock status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1 Function key row -
To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the power/battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys...
Setup Guide - Page 38
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...36 Draw and edit pictures.
• Games - 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.... to the Documents folder on duo Stage.
• Minimize -
To launch duo Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage. Play touch-enabled games.
• Documents -
Setup Guide - Page 39
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..., or delete a web page preview. • Photo - Provides a preview of up to four of your frequently-used programs.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
• BOOKS - Click or tap the web page preview to four of your pictures. The optional CinemaNow application allows you to the Internet... the web browser.
• Video - Click or tap the web page preview to the Internet.
• Dell Web -
Setup Guide - Page 43
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...theft, fire, or natural disasters. To schedule backups:
1.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. Follow the instructions on ...state is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your desktop.
2.
Dell DataSafe Online is no longer detected. For more information, go to normal operation,...
Setup Guide - Page 51
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... consumed by each type of your computer each day. The home page also provides links to your computer. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services.
INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
Dell Support Center
All the support you need - one convenient location.
Setup Guide - Page 58
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INSPIRON
Restoring Your Operating System
You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and Dell DataSafe Local Backup
when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive
Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc
to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer
to restore ...
Setup Guide - Page 78
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... setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop.
Computer Model
Dell™ Inspiron 1090
Computer Information
System chipset Intel® NM10 Express Processor type Intel Atom...the notification area of your computer, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON
Specifications
This section provides information that you may vary by region. For more information ...
Setup Guide - Page 84
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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
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DellConnect 65 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 62 Dell Support Center 49 Diagnostic Checklist 71 drivers and downloads 75 DVDs...
Inspiron duo Audio Station User’s
Guide - Page 7
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About Your Dock
Your Inspiron duo Audio Station expands the functionality of your tablet by allowing you to: • listen to music using the speakers available on the audio station • share and view pictures, videos, and documents stored on page 15.
5 For more information, see "duo Station Interface", on a memory card using the...
Inspiron duo Audio Station User’s
Guide - Page 29
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... on and connected to your wireless connection. The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled on setting up a wireless connection, see "Inspiron duo Setup Guide" at support.dell.com/manuals. • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. The network cable is lost - For information on the computer.
•...
Inspiron duo Audio Station User’s
Guide - Page 31
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Device Information
Inspiron duo Audio Station
Connectors
Audio Network adapter
one audio-out/ headphone connector
one RJ45 connector
USB
Media Card Reader
two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors
one 7-in-1 ...
Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide - Page 5
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In the Tablet mode, you can also be used as a tablet. About Your Tablet
Your Inspiron duo notebook can access the duo Stage interface to:
• listen to music, watch movies and videos • view photos on your tablet and upload your photos on your Facebook, Flickr, ...
Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide - Page 15
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... 7 desktop will display as soon as you set your laptop to launch every time you close the duo Stage interface. To manually launch the duo Stage interface, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage.
15 duo Stage Interface If you do not want the duo Stage interface to Tablet mode, touch the settings...
Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide - Page 54
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... wireless network connection is enabled on the your tablet. • Re-establish your connection to your wireless connection. For more information, see the Inspiron duo Setup Guide at support.dell.com/manuals). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router. • Ensure that the wireless antennas are not blocked. The wireless...
Inspiron duo Tablet User's Guide - Page 55
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ duo Stage.
• Reinstall the duo Stage interface. To reinstall, download the duo Stage application file from support.dell.com or from My Dell Downloads at DownloadStore.dell.com.
55 Internet
duo Stage Problems
If the duo Stage interface does not launch as soon as you set your notebook as a tablet...