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...® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: Have your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Otherwise, follow the instructions on your ISP but... you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided...
...® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: Have your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Otherwise, follow the instructions on your ISP but... you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided...
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NOTE: If you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE: You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you do not ...
NOTE: If you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE: You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you do not ...
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... Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the items you want to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer...
... Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the items you want to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... settings and applies them to 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 and the Now go to your old computer screen on the appropriate removable media) and click OK... appears, do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the method you to create a backup image file to removable media. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to...
... settings and applies them to 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 and the Now go to your old computer screen on the appropriate removable media) and click OK... appears, do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. Setting Up Your Computer 21 When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, select the method you to create a backup image file to removable media. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to...
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... your Service Manual failure. Troubleshooting 37 The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). The hard drive failed initialization...
... your Service Manual failure. Troubleshooting 37 The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). The hard drive failed initialization...
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.... The computer cannot identify the drive type. The hard drive does not respond to commands from a CD. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. 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 - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. GATE A20 FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - The hard drive does...
.... The computer cannot identify the drive type. The hard drive does not respond to commands from a CD. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. 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 - Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the computer. GATE A20 FAILURE - D I S K D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I V E - The hard drive does...
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... check the cable connection. HA R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk ...or CD. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard...
... check the cable connection. HA R D - Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), and boot the computer from a CD. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is trying to boot to nonbootable media, such as a floppy disk ...or CD. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. INVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard...
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...occurs in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that the device is appropriate for your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that appears and press... . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer starts according to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics ...
...occurs in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that the device is appropriate for your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that appears and press... . 5 Type 1 to start -up, the computer starts according to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics ...
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... 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO...
... 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO...
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...the taskbar or from the Start menu. To enroll for your computing environment. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any open files or programs and ...shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell™ Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive...
...the taskbar or from the Start menu. To enroll for your computing environment. Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any open files or programs and ...shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell™ Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive...
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... computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any open files and exit any required drivers. NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers,.... 60 Reinstalling Software Depending on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. To reinstall Windows, you requested the...
... computer. After you reinstall the operating system, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any open files and exit any required drivers. NOTE: If you must also reinstall the device drivers,.... 60 Reinstalling Software Depending on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you need the Dell™ Operating System media and the Dell Drivers and Utilities media. To reinstall Windows, you requested the...
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...your call when contacting support Drivers and Utilities Media • A diagnostic program for your computer. The Operating System media is a CD • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Additional information may have shipped with your NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates ...computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. can be found at support.dell.com. • Notebook System Software (NSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer. •...
...your call when contacting support Drivers and Utilities Media • A diagnostic program for your computer. The Operating System media is a CD • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Additional information may have shipped with your NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates ...computer. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be available in certain countries. can be found at support.dell.com. • Notebook System Software (NSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer. •...
Service Manual
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... process once it begins. Back 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 CD, is known to be working properly to an electrical outlet that is..., and then press . Place the BIOS-update CD in system setup. Follow the instructions that the AC adapter is connected to boot and updates the new BIOS. Restart the computer. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release ...
... process once it begins. Back 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 CD, is known to be working properly to an electrical outlet that is..., and then press . Place the BIOS-update CD in system setup. Follow the instructions that the AC adapter is connected to boot and updates the new BIOS. Restart the computer. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release ...
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...test you want to start from the CD/DVD. Remove the Drivers and Utilities media from your computer and try again. 6. NOTE: If you see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your.../CD-RW Drive then press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that you see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: It is...
...test you want to start from the CD/DVD. Remove the Drivers and Utilities media from your computer and try again. 6. NOTE: If you see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your.../CD-RW Drive then press . If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that you see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, type 1 to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. NOTE: It is...
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...message. This message may have to restart your computer: l If you want to the Windows Classic view. Windows Vista: 1. Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Windows Vista: l Click Start and click Computer. Insert a disk into the drive and try again - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from...view, so they may not apply if you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your Dell computer to use . The drive cannot read the disk. Close some cases, you may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s)....
...message. This message may have to restart your computer: l If you want to the Windows Classic view. Windows Vista: 1. Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Windows Vista: l Click Start and click Computer. Insert a disk into the drive and try again - Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from...view, so they may not apply if you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your Dell computer to use . The drive cannot read the disk. Close some cases, you may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s)....
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... Vista operating system environments. 1. Back up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds.... 3. If you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1. l Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. l If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility...
... Vista operating system environments. 1. Back up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds.... 3. If you are unable to non-XP operating system environments. 1. l Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. l If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility...
