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3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
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...Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. It does NOT support PC Cards. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type L2 cache Front-side bus frequency Dell™ Vostro™ 1310, 1510..., and 1710: • Intel® Core™2 Duo (1.4-2.6 GHz) • Intel® Celeron® (1.8-2.0 GHz) Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: • 2 MB,...
...Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. It does NOT support PC Cards. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type L2 cache Front-side bus frequency Dell™ Vostro™ 1310, 1510..., and 1710: • Intel® Core™2 Duo (1.4-2.6 GHz) • Intel® Celeron® (1.8-2.0 GHz) Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: • 2 MB,...
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... capability, both USB- NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 24 Specifications ExpressCard (continued) ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size • 54-mm ExpressCard slot (supports both memory slots must be populated.
... capability, both USB- NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 24 Specifications ExpressCard (continued) ExpressCard connector Cards supported ExpressCard connector size • 54-mm ExpressCard slot (supports both memory slots must be populated.
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...Dell™ Wireless 360) RJ-45 port Vostro 1310 and 1510: • four USB ports Vostro 1710: • six USB ports 15-pin VGA video connector Communications Modem Network adapter Wireless supports external USB modem Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: • 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board • discrete video card Specifications 25 Video type Vostro... 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated: •...
...Dell™ Wireless 360) RJ-45 port Vostro 1310 and 1510: • four USB ports Vostro 1710: • six USB ports 15-pin VGA video connector Communications Modem Network adapter Wireless supports external USB modem Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: • 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board • discrete video card Specifications 25 Video type Vostro... 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated: •...
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...; 128 MB Vostro 1510 discrete: • 256 MB Vostro 1710 discrete: • 256 MB LVDS high-definition audio (HDA) Realtek ALC268 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) Azalia microphone-in connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector Vostro 1310: • one 4-ohm speaker Vostro 1510 and 1710: • two 4-ohm speakers 2 W program menus, media controls 26 Specifications
...; 128 MB Vostro 1510 discrete: • 256 MB Vostro 1710 discrete: • 256 MB LVDS high-definition audio (HDA) Realtek ALC268 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) Azalia microphone-in connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector Vostro 1310: • one 4-ohm speaker Vostro 1510 and 1710: • two 4-ohm speakers 2 W program menus, media controls 26 Specifications
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...; 286 mm (11.26 inches) Vostro 1510: • 333.1 mm (13.114 inches) Vostro 1710: • 383.0 mm (15.0 inches) Vostro 1310: • 339.5 mm (13.366 inches) Vostro 1510: • 393.2 mm (15.48 inches) Vostro 1710: • 431.71 mm (17.0 inches) 1280 x 800 (Vostro 1310 and 1510) 1280 x 800 (Vostro 1510 and 1710) 1280 x 800 (Vostro 1310 and 1510) Specifications 27
...; 286 mm (11.26 inches) Vostro 1510: • 333.1 mm (13.114 inches) Vostro 1710: • 383.0 mm (15.0 inches) Vostro 1310: • 339.5 mm (13.366 inches) Vostro 1510: • 393.2 mm (15.48 inches) Vostro 1710: • 431.71 mm (17.0 inches) 1280 x 800 (Vostro 1310 and 1510) 1280 x 800 (Vostro 1510 and 1710) 1280 x 800 (Vostro 1310 and 1510) Specifications 27
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...Keyboard Number of keys Layout Size: Standard Maximum 1440 x 900 (Vostro 1510 and 1710) 1440 x 900 (Vostro 1510 and 1710) 1680 x 1050 (Vostro 1510) 1920 x 1200 (Vostro 1510 and 1710) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 160°...Vostro 1310 and Vostro 1510: • 84 (U.S./Canada); 85 (Europe); 88 (Japan) Vostro 1710: • 105 (U.S./Chinese); 106 (Europe/Brazil); 109 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji full sized Vostro 1310 and Vostro 1510: • 283.1 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm (11.146 x 4.681 x 0.205 inches) Vostro 1710: • 359.4 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm (14.15 x 4.681 x 0.205 inches) 28 Specifications...
...Keyboard Number of keys Layout Size: Standard Maximum 1440 x 900 (Vostro 1510 and 1710) 1440 x 900 (Vostro 1510 and 1710) 1680 x 1050 (Vostro 1510) 1920 x 1200 (Vostro 1510 and 1710) 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 160°...Vostro 1310 and Vostro 1510: • 84 (U.S./Canada); 85 (Europe); 88 (Japan) Vostro 1710: • 105 (U.S./Chinese); 106 (Europe/Brazil); 109 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji full sized Vostro 1310 and Vostro 1510: • 283.1 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm (11.146 x 4.681 x 0.205 inches) Vostro 1710: • 359.4 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm (14.15 x 4.681 x 0.205 inches) 28 Specifications...
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... 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 6-cell smart lithium polymer • 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Vostro 1510: • 6-cell "smart" lithium ion or 6-cell smart lithium polymer • 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Vostro 1710: • 6-cell "smart" lithium ion • 8-cell "smart" lithium ion Specifications...
... 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 6-cell smart lithium polymer • 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Vostro 1510: • 6-cell "smart" lithium ion or 6-cell smart lithium polymer • 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Vostro 1710: • 6-cell "smart" lithium ion • 8-cell "smart" lithium ion Specifications...
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...; 4 cell and 6 cell: 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) • 9 cell: 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1510: • 6 cell: 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) • 9 cell: 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1710 • 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... power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on page 45). 90-264 VAC (65 W and 90 W) 1.5 A (65 W and 90 W) 47-63 Hz (65 W and 90 W) 30 Specifications
...; 4 cell and 6 cell: 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) • 9 cell: 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1510: • 6 cell: 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) • 9 cell: 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1710 • 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... power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on page 45). 90-264 VAC (65 W and 90 W) 1.5 A (65 W and 90 W) 47-63 Hz (65 W and 90 W) 30 Specifications
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... A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Output current (90 W) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) NOTE: On a Vostro 1710 computer that has a discrete video configuration, you must use the 90-W AC adapter that is shipped with cables) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) Temperature range... to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Physical Height Vostro 1310: • 23.8-37.2 mm (0.937-1.465 inches) Vostro 1510: • 26.2-38 mm (1.031-1.496 inches) Vostro 1710: • 29-40.5 mm (1.142-1.594 inches) Specifications 31 Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC (65 W and 90 W) ...
... A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Output current (90 W) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) NOTE: On a Vostro 1710 computer that has a discrete video configuration, you must use the 90-W AC adapter that is shipped with cables) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) Temperature range... to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Physical Height Vostro 1310: • 23.8-37.2 mm (0.937-1.465 inches) Vostro 1510: • 26.2-38 mm (1.031-1.496 inches) Vostro 1710: • 29-40.5 mm (1.142-1.594 inches) Specifications 31 Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC (65 W and 90 W) ...
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... 2.1 kg (4.630 lb) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1510: • minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lb) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1710: • minimum 3.41kg (7.51 lb) with 8-cell battery 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) 32 Specifications
... 2.1 kg (4.630 lb) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1510: • minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lb) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1710: • minimum 3.41kg (7.51 lb) with 8-cell battery 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) 32 Specifications
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Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Camera (Optional) Still resolution 1.3 mega-pixel Specifications 33 Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for operating.
Environmental (continued) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in operating status and a 2-ms half-sine pulse for storage): Operating 142 G Storage 163 G Camera (Optional) Still resolution 1.3 mega-pixel Specifications 33 Also measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms halfsine pulse for operating.
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...), and boot the computer from a CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for more information. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - The computer cannot identify the drive type. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. See your Service...
...), and boot the computer from a CD. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for more information. T H E F I L E B E I N G C O P I E D I S T O O L A R G E F O R T H E D E S T I N A T I O N D R I L U R E 0 - The computer cannot identify the drive type. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. See your Service...
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..., back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. A chip on the hard drive... and Features. 2 Select the program you want to open is missing an essential file. OP E R A T I R E D . Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). The optional ROM has failed. A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - D L L F I L E W A S N O...
..., back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. A chip on the hard drive... and Features. 2 Select the program you want to open is missing an essential file. OP E R A T I R E D . Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). The optional ROM has failed. A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - D L L F I L E W A S N O...
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...S Service Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information ...to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and ...
...S Service Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information ...to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48 computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45 power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...select the option to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. System Information Processor type Chipset Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 Vostro 2510 integrated Vostro 1310, 1510, 1710 and 2510: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (1.4-2.6 GHz) Intel Celeron® (1.8-2.0 GHz) Intel GM965...bus integrated video Video controller Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, 128 bit Video memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated up to 256 MB of your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary...
...select the option to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. System Information Processor type Chipset Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 Vostro 2510 integrated Vostro 1310, 1510, 1710 and 2510: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (1.4-2.6 GHz) Intel Celeron® (1.8-2.0 GHz) Intel GM965...bus integrated video Video controller Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, 128 bit Video memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated up to 256 MB of your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary...
Service Manual
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...cover.) 1 memory cover 2 screws (2) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, both accessed from the bottom of the... for information on the memory supported by the card edges and avoid touching the components on the system board. See "Specifications" in your computer. 1. Removing a Memory Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. You can increase your computer.
...cover.) 1 memory cover 2 screws (2) NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, both accessed from the bottom of the... for information on the memory supported by the card edges and avoid touching the components on the system board. See "Specifications" in your computer. 1. Removing a Memory Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. You can increase your computer.
Service Manual
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...computer is missing an essential file. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of each test screen. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run from System Setup, memory, and various internal tests, and displays the information in the device .... After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: Option Function Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test Test System Run system diagnostics Exit Exit the diagnostics Press to select the test you want to run a complete test on your input to answer specific questions. Selecting Test ...
...computer is missing an essential file. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of each test screen. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run from System Setup, memory, and various internal tests, and displays the information in the device .... After the Dell Diagnostics loads the following menu appears: Option Function Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test Test System Run system diagnostics Exit Exit the diagnostics Press to select the test you want to run a complete test on your input to answer specific questions. Selecting Test ...