Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. This beep code tells you begin any of repetitive three... short beeps. Troubleshooting 35 One possible beep code consists of the procedures in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is ...
... device such as a memory module or graphics card might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. This beep code tells you begin any of repetitive three... short beeps. Troubleshooting 35 One possible beep code consists of the procedures in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... 42). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I R E C T - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be defective. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - If the problem persists, try another drive. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Troubleshooting 39 For...
... 42). K E Y B O A R D D A T A L I N E F A I R E C T - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the file, so the file cannot be defective. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - If the problem persists, try another drive. For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Troubleshooting 39 For...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 47) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your Service Manual at support...
...). Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 47) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your Service Manual at support...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... to the system board power connector (see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and... then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any power ...
... to the system board power connector (see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and... then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any power ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER ...page 42). 46 Troubleshooting Some possible causes of memory supported by your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip &#...
...Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the memory you are using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER ...page 42). 46 Troubleshooting Some possible causes of memory supported by your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip &#...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk...
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar... drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY...
... for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that your computer. Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar... drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... See "Returning to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your operating system to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page ... first drive detected by the computer. To access the command prompt, type administrator in before you installed the new device driver. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the factory ...
... See "Returning to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your operating system to a Previous Device Driver Version" on page ... first drive detected by the computer. To access the command prompt, type administrator in before you installed the new device driver. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the factory ...
Service Manual
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...are either potential damage to avoid the problem. 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 Cover Keyboard Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads ... Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other countries.
...are either potential damage to avoid the problem. 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 Cover Keyboard Power Button and Multimedia Button Pads ... Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Vostro are not applicable. Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other countries.
Service Manual
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... to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to help identify the problem. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. A possible graphics card/video...
... to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Tools Solving Problems Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to help identify the problem. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. A possible graphics card/video...
Service Manual
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... Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell.com. Ensure that the computer is connected to start the search. 3. resolve the incompatibility. Type...the search field and press to a docking device (docked), undock it. Click the Windows Vista start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. ¡ During the assessment, answer any key to test is located...
... Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at support.dell.com. Ensure that the computer is connected to start the search. 3. resolve the incompatibility. Type...the search field and press to a docking device (docked), undock it. Click the Windows Vista start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. ¡ During the assessment, answer any key to test is located...
Service Manual
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... down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 6. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup and is held down any key to confirm that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and...
... down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow the instructions on the screen. 6. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup and is held down any key to confirm that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and...
Service Manual
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...IEEE 1394 device is enabled in this section, follow the safety instructions that the cable for at support.dell.com. Click Device Manager. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device - If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... connector on the screen. Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound. 2. 1. Click Start and click Computer. 2. If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer.
...IEEE 1394 device is enabled in this section, follow the safety instructions that the cable for at support.dell.com. Click Device Manager. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device - If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... connector on the screen. Click Start ® Control Panel® Hardware and Sound. 2. 1. Click Start and click Computer. 2. If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer.
Service Manual
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...computer off ), and then restart your computer through the Start menu l Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard -... l Verify that your computer. Other software problems Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. l If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program ...
...computer off ), and then restart your computer through the Start menu l Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system Run the Program Compatibility Wizard -... l Verify that your computer. Other software problems Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. l If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program ...
Service Manual
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... . l See the software documentation for interference. l Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Replacing a Memory Module). l Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are : l Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables l Too many devices connected to the ...are not using is supported by your computer. Eliminate possible interference - l Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other memory problems - Sound from headphones The computer is either turned off - l Reseat the memory modules (see Replacing a Memory Module). If ...
... . l See the software documentation for interference. l Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Replacing a Memory Module). l Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are : l Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables l Too many devices connected to the ...are not using is supported by your computer. Eliminate possible interference - l Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other memory problems - Sound from headphones The computer is either turned off - l Reseat the memory modules (see Replacing a Memory Module). If ...
