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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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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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...the Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 4 Click Next. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up ...XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 18 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: Have your ISP to the ...
...the Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 4 Click Next. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up ...XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 18 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: Have your ISP to the ...
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... Start button → Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, ... or contact your ISP to complete the setup. This information may not be available in Windows XP. Setting Up Your Computer 19 Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to...
... Start button → Control Panel 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, ... or contact your ISP to complete the setup. This information may not be available in Windows XP. Setting Up Your Computer 19 Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to...
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... the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 20 Setting Up Your Computer Do not click Next at this ? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer? To prepare a new computer for the file ... 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this time. screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you want to your old or source computer. This media is optional and may...
... the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 20 Setting Up Your Computer Do not click Next at this ? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to transfer? To prepare a new computer for the file ... 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this time. screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you want to your old or source computer. This media is optional and may...
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...data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for transferring your new computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them... the Now go to your old computer screen on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes ...
...data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start→ Run. 2 In the Open field on the Run window, browse to the path for transferring your new computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them... the Now go to your old computer screen on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes ...
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...the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 22 Setting Up Your Computer When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not... you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish...
...the instructions on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. 22 Setting Up Your Computer When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not... you chose for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish...
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... a boot device. Close all windows and open . A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information...
... a boot device. Close all windows and open . A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information...
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...-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. Troubleshooting 41 OP E R A T I R E D . Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you...
...-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. Troubleshooting 41 OP E R A T I R E D . Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you...
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... Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive, and follow the ...instructions on Dell computers. Troubleshooting 43 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,...
... Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive, and follow the ...instructions on Dell computers. Troubleshooting 43 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,...
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... on the screen. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer... apply if you see the program documentation. NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer...
... on the screen. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer... apply if you see the program documentation. NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer...
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... WIZARD - A program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, ...information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the operating system installed on...
... WIZARD - A program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. • If necessary, ...information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the operating system installed on...
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... website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the device icon. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 51 If you install drivers obtained from...
... website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with a [!]) on the device icon. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Reinstalling Software 51 If you install drivers obtained from...
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...time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which .... NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve...
...time to use System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for which .... NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. otherwise, contact your Drivers and Utilities media. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve...
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... for hardware that the Resource media is detecting hardware in your computer. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-... button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the...
... for hardware that the Resource media is detecting hardware in your computer. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 Double-... button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you see the...
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...were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can ...programs installed after you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your computer...
...were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System You can ...programs installed after you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your computer...
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... all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.... In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . If you are an administrator on the computer, click ...
... all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.... In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . If you are an administrator on the computer, click ...
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... does not disable System Restore; NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files,... drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. To...
... does not disable System Restore; NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files,... drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. To...
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Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. If you do not press in time, let ... starting, and then restart the computer again. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 7 After...
Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. If you do not press in time, let ... starting, and then restart the computer again. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts. 7 After...