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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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...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, 3 MB, 4MB, or 6 MB (Intel Core 2 Duo) • 1 MB (Intel Celeron) Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710... chipset for integrated graphics 64 bit Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: • dual channel 64-bit bus 32 bit 1 MB ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. ExpressCard controller integrated Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region...
...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, 3 MB, 4MB, or 6 MB (Intel Core 2 Duo) • 1 MB (Intel Celeron) Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710... chipset for integrated graphics 64 bit Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: • dual channel 64-bit bus 32 bit 1 MB ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. ExpressCard controller integrated Specifications 23 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region...
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... must be populated. NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 24 Specifications and PCIe-based interfaces) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) (2.126 inches) 54 mm (2.126 inches) 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card controller 8-in-1 memory card...
... must be populated. NOTE: The available memory displayed does not reflect the complete maximum memory installed because some memory is reserved for system files. 24 Specifications and PCIe-based interfaces) ExpressCard/54 (54 mm) (2.126 inches) 54 mm (2.126 inches) 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader 8-in-1 memory card controller 8-in-1 memory card...
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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 Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini-Card support (internal expansion slots) Network adapter USB Video microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin connector Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: ...
...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 Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini-Card support (internal expansion slots) Network adapter USB Video microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin connector Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710: ...
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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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... in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for more... 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 Z E H A S C H A N G E D - A memory module may be loose. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, try another drive. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not...
... in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the disk, or the disk is usually followed by specific information-for more... 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 Z E H A S C H A N G E D - A memory module may be loose. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, try another drive. ERROR READING PCMCIA CARD - A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not...
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... system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 42). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - You may be malfunctioning. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - A R E Q U I R E D . SECTOR NOT FOUND - SEEK ERROR - Run the System Set...
... system board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 42). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - You may be malfunctioning. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - A R E Q U I R E D . SECTOR NOT FOUND - SEEK ERROR - Run the System Set...
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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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...option to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of shared memory Vostro 1310 discrete 128 MB Vostro 1510, 1710, and 2510 discrete 256 MB NOTE: It is recommended that you turn... on system board Data bus integrated video Video controller Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete NVIDIA ...
...option to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of shared memory Vostro 1310 discrete 128 MB Vostro 1510, 1710, and 2510 discrete 256 MB NOTE: It is recommended that you turn... on system board Data bus integrated video Video controller Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete NVIDIA ...
Service Manual
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...Memory modules purchased from the connector. See "Specifications" in your Setup and Quick Reference Guide ...Before you begin any of the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the memory module from Dell are intended for an illustration of the memory cover.) 1 memory cover 2 screws (2) NOTICE: To prevent ...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM ...
...Memory modules purchased from the connector. See "Specifications" in your Setup and Quick Reference Guide ...Before you begin any of the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Remove the memory module from Dell are intended for an illustration of the memory cover.) 1 memory cover 2 screws (2) NOTICE: To prevent ...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your fingertips to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1510 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM ...
Service Manual
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...a quick test of the test and any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with your computer. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run and then press . For any error conditions encountered. The Service Tag for tests run a complete ...test settings. The following tabs provide additional information for your input to answer specific questions. Help Describes the test and any of devices in this menu. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. This typically can take up to thirty minutes or more thorough check...
...a quick test of the test and any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with your computer. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run and then press . For any error conditions encountered. The Service Tag for tests run a complete ...test settings. The following tabs provide additional information for your input to answer specific questions. Help Describes the test and any of devices in this menu. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. This typically can take up to thirty minutes or more thorough check...