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...are trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document to avoid the problem. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are not applicable. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in any proprietary interest in trademarks and ... U.S. A02 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for home and other than its own. Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell MediaDirect, DellConnect, and Vostro are registered trademarks and Core is protected by Macrovision. Models PP36S, PP36L, and PP36X July 2008 P/N T607F Rev....
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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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...you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. Contact your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 4 Click Next. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and ...close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by...
...you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. Contact your ISP but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually. • If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 4 Click Next. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and ...close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet. 3 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do you want to connect to the Internet?, and click Next. 6 Use the setup information provided by...
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... network or serial connection, or you can transfer information from a source computer to a new computer. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista 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 removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE...
... network or serial connection, or you can transfer information from a source computer to a new computer. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista 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 removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer. NOTE...
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...: This procedure requires the Operating System media. screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you want to transfer? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to transfer and click Next. This media is this time. After the information has been copied, the... Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 20 Setting Up Your Computer screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the...
...: This procedure requires the Operating System media. screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you want to transfer? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to transfer and click Next. This media is this time. After the information has been copied, the... Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 20 Setting Up Your Computer screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the...
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... Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? Setting Up Your Computer 21 When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On... and files and click Next. screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you to create a backup image file 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...
... Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? Setting Up Your Computer 21 When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On... and files and click Next. screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you to create a backup image file 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...
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... items 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?). 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which... this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. NOTE: For more information about this ? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to transfer and click Next. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and...
... items 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?). 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which... this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. NOTE: For more information about this ? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to transfer and click Next. Microsoft Windows Vista® 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and...
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... system may be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on page 42). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be corrupted. You have too many programs open the program that the drive is...dell.com for more information. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I O N E R R O R - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The computer cannot find the hard drive. Close all windows...
... system may be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on page 42). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be corrupted. You have too many programs open the program that the drive is...dell.com for more information. MEMORY ADDRESS LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - MEMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D D R I O N E R R O R - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. The computer cannot find the hard drive. Close all windows...
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... installation instructions. A chip on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The program that you want to open is missing an essential file. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the...
... installation instructions. A chip on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. The program that you want to open is missing an essential file. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the...
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... that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you begin. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. NOTICE: The... Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. See your Service Manual at support...
... that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you begin. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. NOTICE: The... Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. See your Service Manual at support...
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...menu that is appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. 44 Troubleshooting On the next start-up, the computer starts according to the devices specified in...the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the part is properly connected. • If an error message appears on ...
...menu that is appropriate for one time only. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. 44 Troubleshooting On the next start-up, the computer starts according to the devices specified in...the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • If a device does not work, ensure that the part is properly connected. • If an error message appears on ...
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... 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 WIZARD - A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not... INFORMATION - • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on the 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 WIZARD - A program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not... INFORMATION - • Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on the screen.
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...sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. 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. ... Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. otherwise, contact your problem...
...sources, your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. 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. ... Performance and Maintenance, and click System. 3 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. otherwise, contact your problem...
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...the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Returning to the operating state that existed ... 54) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click...
...the new driver was installed and click Properties. 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Returning to the operating state that existed ... 54) does not resolve the problem, reinstall the driver from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your computer to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click...
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For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that the Resource media is not required by your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 ... If you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your computer appears. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the ...
For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message stating that the Resource media is not required by your administrator to enter the Device Manager. 3 ... If you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The ResourceCD has identified these components in your computer appears. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to restart the computer. 4 When you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the ...
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...was in this document 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 Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use...procedures in when 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 the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups ...
...was in this document 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 Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use...procedures in when 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 the Windows Classic view. System Restore does not monitor your data files. NOTICE: Make regular backups ...
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... close 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 Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. otherwise, ...and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do...
... close 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 Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. otherwise, ...and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do...
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... only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore...
... only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore...
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NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Click Finish and let the computer completely restart. 5 When prompted, ... the computer was turned on the computer. If you do not press in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click...
NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press . Click Finish and let the computer completely restart. 5 When prompted, ... the computer was turned on the computer. If you do not press in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click...
