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Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 7 Vostro 1510 8 Vostro 1710 9 Back View 10 Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 10 Vostro 1510 11 Vostro 1710 12 Battery Removal 13 Wireless Switch 14 2 Setting Up Your Computer 15 Quick Setup 15 Connecting to the Internet 17 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer 19 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 19 Microsoft Windows Vista 22 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 7 Vostro 1510 8 Vostro 1710 9 Back View 10 Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 10 Vostro 1510 11 Vostro 1710 12 Battery Removal 13 Wireless Switch 14 2 Setting Up Your Computer 15 Quick Setup 15 Connecting to the Internet 17 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 18 Transferring Information to a New Computer 19 Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System . . . 19 Microsoft Windows Vista 22 Contents 3
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5 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, eject) 7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 audio connectors (2) Vostro 1710 6 keyboard 8 optical device/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 12 touch pad 14 8-in1 card reader slot 16 power and battery charge lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 A 18 17 16 15 14 1 display latches 3 power button 8 9 10 13 11 12 2 display 4 device status lights About Your Computer 9
5 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, eject) 7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 audio connectors (2) Vostro 1710 6 keyboard 8 optical device/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 12 touch pad 14 8-in1 card reader slot 16 power and battery charge lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 A 18 17 16 15 14 1 display latches 3 power button 8 9 10 13 11 12 2 display 4 device status lights About Your Computer 9
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5 keyboard status lights 6 media control buttons 7 keyboard 8 security lock 9 optical device/media bay 10 USB connectors (2) 11 1394 connector 12 wireless switch 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 14 touch pad 15 touch pad buttons 16 8-in-1 card reader 17 audio connectors 18 power/battery charging status lights Back View Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 1 2 3 10 4 9 8 7 6 5 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 air vents 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 USB connector 10 About Your Computer
5 keyboard status lights 6 media control buttons 7 keyboard 8 security lock 9 optical device/media bay 10 USB connectors (2) 11 1394 connector 12 wireless switch 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 14 touch pad 15 touch pad buttons 16 8-in-1 card reader 17 audio connectors 18 power/battery charging status lights Back View Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 1 2 3 10 4 9 8 7 6 5 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 air vents 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 USB connector 10 About Your Computer
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...when the computer gets hot. Vostro 1510 1 2 8 3 7 6 1 wireless switch 3 USB connectors (2) 5 AC Adapter connector 7 video connector 4 5 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 air vents 6 network connector 8 battery About Your Computer 11 7 security cable slot 9 video connector 8 network connector 10 battery CAUTION: Do not block,... push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. Do not store your Dell...
...when the computer gets hot. Vostro 1510 1 2 8 3 7 6 1 wireless switch 3 USB connectors (2) 5 AC Adapter connector 7 video connector 4 5 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 air vents 6 network connector 8 battery About Your Computer 11 7 security cable slot 9 video connector 8 network connector 10 battery CAUTION: Do not block,... push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. Do not store your Dell...
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... on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Vostro 1710 9 87 1 USB connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 USB connector 7 network connector 9 battery 1 2 3 65 4 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 air vents 6 AC Adapter connector 8 VGA connector 12...
... on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Vostro 1710 9 87 1 USB connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 USB connector 7 network connector 9 battery 1 2 3 65 4 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 air vents 6 AC Adapter connector 8 VGA connector 12...
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... any of fire or explosion. About Your Computer 13 Do not use a battery from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in the air vents. CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and... noise is designed to accumulate in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For more information about the battery, see the Dell Technology Guide on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your computer or at support...
... any of fire or explosion. About Your Computer 13 Do not use a battery from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in the air vents. CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and... noise is designed to accumulate in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For more information about the battery, see the Dell Technology Guide on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your computer or at support...
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Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type 240 cpi Vostro 1310: • 63 mm (2.480 inches) Vostro 1510 and 1710: • 73.7 mm (2.902 inches) Vostro 1310: • 37 mm (1.457 inches) Vostro 1510 and 1710: • 43.1 mm (1.697 inches) Vostro 1310: • 4-cell "smart" lithium ion • 6-cell "smart" lithium ion or...
Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type 240 cpi Vostro 1310: • 63 mm (2.480 inches) Vostro 1510 and 1710: • 73.7 mm (2.902 inches) Vostro 1310: • 37 mm (1.457 inches) Vostro 1510 and 1710: • 43.1 mm (1.697 inches) Vostro 1310: • 4-cell "smart" lithium ion • 6-cell "smart" lithium ion or...
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... • 6 cell and 8 cell: 20.2 mm (0.795 inch) Vostro 1310 and Vostro 1510: • 4 cell and 6 cell: 205 mm (8.071 inches) • 9 cell: 221.9 mm (8.736 inches) Vostro 1710 • 6 cell and 8 cell: 271 mm (10.67 inches) 14.8 V (4 cell) 11.1 V (6 cell and 9 cell) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be...
... • 6 cell and 8 cell: 20.2 mm (0.795 inch) Vostro 1310 and Vostro 1510: • 4 cell and 6 cell: 205 mm (8.071 inches) • 9 cell: 221.9 mm (8.736 inches) Vostro 1710 • 6 cell and 8 cell: 271 mm (10.67 inches) 14.8 V (4 cell) 11.1 V (6 cell and 9 cell) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be...
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...; 317 mm (12.480 inches) Vostro 1510: • 357 mm (14.055 inches) Vostro 1710: • 393 mm (15.472 inches) Vostro 1310: • 243.2 mm (9.575 inches) Vostro 1510: • 258 mm (10.157 inches) Vostro 1710: • 286 mm (11.26 inches) Vostro 1310: • minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lb) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1510: • minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lb...
...; 317 mm (12.480 inches) Vostro 1510: • 357 mm (14.055 inches) Vostro 1710: • 393 mm (15.472 inches) Vostro 1310: • 243.2 mm (9.575 inches) Vostro 1510: • 258 mm (10.157 inches) Vostro 1710: • 286 mm (11.26 inches) Vostro 1310: • minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lb) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1510: • minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lb...
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..., replace them. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for more information. Enable the Pointing Device option...used the correct pathname. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. The hard drive cannot read the data. Possible at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be faulty or ...
..., replace them. Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. If the message is not listed, see the documentation for more information. Enable the Pointing Device option...used the correct pathname. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. The hard drive cannot read the data. Possible at support.dell.com for more memory modules may be faulty or ...
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...- The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. T H E D E V I C E I L E D - The battery is running out of the procedures in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - O F - P L E A .... Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). D A Y N O T S E T - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for more information...
...- The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. T H E D E V I C E I L E D - The battery is running out of the procedures in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - O F - P L E A .... Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). D A Y N O T S E T - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for more information...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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1 display 2 3 device status lights 4 5 media controls (volume, forward, 6 reverse, stop, play, and eject) 7 AC adapter connector 8 9 wireless switch 10 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 12 13 touch pad buttons (2) power button keyboard status lights keyboard USB connectors (2) optical drive/media bay touch pad 10 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 cooling vents 7 security cable slot 9 video connector 9 87 5 6 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 USB connector 8 network connector 10 battery 3 21 4
1 display 2 3 device status lights 4 5 media controls (volume, forward, 6 reverse, stop, play, and eject) 7 AC adapter connector 8 9 wireless switch 10 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 12 13 touch pad buttons (2) power button keyboard status lights keyboard USB connectors (2) optical drive/media bay touch pad 10 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 cooling vents 7 security cable slot 9 video connector 9 87 5 6 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 USB connector 8 network connector 10 battery 3 21 4
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7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 audio connectors (2) 8 optical drive/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 8 optical drive/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 12 touch pad 14 8-in-1 card reader slot 16 power and battery charge lights 8 7 4 65 1 wireless switch 3 USB connectors (2) 5 AC adapter connector 7 video connector 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 cooling vents 6 network connector 8 battery 1 2 3
7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 audio connectors (2) 8 optical drive/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 8 optical drive/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 12 touch pad 14 8-in-1 card reader slot 16 power and battery charge lights 8 7 4 65 1 wireless switch 3 USB connectors (2) 5 AC adapter connector 7 video connector 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 cooling vents 6 network connector 8 battery 1 2 3
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Vostro 1710 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 A 18 17 16 15 14 8 9 10 13 11 12 1 display latches 3 power button 5 keyboard status lights 7 keyboard 9 optical drive/media bay 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 15 touch pad buttons(2) 17 audio connectors(2) 2 display 4 device status lights 6 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, and eject) 8 security lock 10 USB connectors (2) 12 wireless switch 14 touch pad 16 8-in-1 card reader 18 power and battery charge lights
Vostro 1710 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 A 18 17 16 15 14 8 9 10 13 11 12 1 display latches 3 power button 5 keyboard status lights 7 keyboard 9 optical drive/media bay 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 15 touch pad buttons(2) 17 audio connectors(2) 2 display 4 device status lights 6 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, and eject) 8 security lock 10 USB connectors (2) 12 wireless switch 14 touch pad 16 8-in-1 card reader 18 power and battery charge lights
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.... However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For additional best practices information see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 9 8 7 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 USB connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 USB connector 7 network connector 9 battery 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 cooling vents 6 AC adapter connector 8 video connector WARNING: Do not ...is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Quick Setup WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read...
.... However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For additional best practices information see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 9 8 7 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 USB connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 USB connector 7 network connector 9 battery 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 cooling vents 6 AC adapter connector 8 video connector WARNING: Do not ...is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Quick Setup WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read...
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... and 9-cell 8-cell Coin-cell battery "smart lithium ion" Vostro 1310 - 4-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell Vostro 1510 and Vostro 2510 - 6-cell and 9-cell Vostro 1710 - 6-cell and 8-cell 50.3 mm (1.980 inches) 72 mm (2.835 inches) Vostro 1310 - 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) Vostro 1310 - 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 20.7 mm...
... and 9-cell 8-cell Coin-cell battery "smart lithium ion" Vostro 1310 - 4-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell Vostro 1510 and Vostro 2510 - 6-cell and 9-cell Vostro 1710 - 6-cell and 8-cell 50.3 mm (1.980 inches) 72 mm (2.835 inches) Vostro 1310 - 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) Vostro 1310 - 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 20.7 mm...
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....8 to 37.2 mm (0.937 to 1.465 inches) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 26.2 to 38.0 mm (1.031 to1.496 inches) Vostro 1710 - 29.0 to 95% (noncondensing) minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lbs) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1510 and 2510 - minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lbs) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1310 - minimum 3.41kg (7.51 lbs) with 8-cell battery 0° to 35° C (32° to...
....8 to 37.2 mm (0.937 to 1.465 inches) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 26.2 to 38.0 mm (1.031 to1.496 inches) Vostro 1710 - 29.0 to 95% (noncondensing) minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lbs) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1510 and 2510 - minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lbs) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1310 - minimum 3.41kg (7.51 lbs) with 8-cell battery 0° to 35° C (32° to...
Service Manual
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Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Module Memory Hinge ... Multimedia Button Pads Display Palm Rest Fingerprint Reader Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Optical Drive System Board Assembly Speaker Assembly USB Daughter Card Battery Latch Assembly Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS Model PP36L Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of...
Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Module Memory Hinge ... Multimedia Button Pads Display Palm Rest Fingerprint Reader Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Optical Drive System Board Assembly Speaker Assembly USB Daughter Card Battery Latch Assembly Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS Model PP36L Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of...
Service Manual
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... to the open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery lock 3 battery latch release 10. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. Turn the computer top-side up, open position. 8. Turn the computer upside down. 7. Back to the...
... to the open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery lock 3 battery latch release 10. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. Turn the computer top-side up, open position. 8. Turn the computer upside down. 7. Back to the...
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...use the up- Follow the instructions that appear on the keyboard to download the file. 5. Back to an electrical outlet and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. If you see Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system...Menu appears. Failure to do so may cause system damage. 8. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program media, such as a ...
...use the up- Follow the instructions that appear on the keyboard to download the file. 5. Back to an electrical outlet and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. If you see Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system...Menu appears. Failure to do so may cause system damage. 8. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program media, such as a ...