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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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...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 cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you have...ISP might have successfully connected in step 3, continue to step 5. Contact your ISP to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click...
...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 cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you have...ISP might have successfully connected in step 3, continue to step 5. Contact your ISP to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click...
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...over a network or serial connection, or you can transfer information from a source computer to a new computer. This information may not be available in Windows XP. NOTE: If you do not know which type of the two computers. NOTE: You can store it on removable media, such as a...titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. 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 a new computer by your ISP to a...
...over a network or serial connection, or you can transfer information from a source computer to a new computer. This information may not be available in Windows XP. NOTE: If you do not know which type of the two computers. NOTE: You can store it on removable media, such as a...titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in certain countries. 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 a new computer by your ISP to a...
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...Your Computer screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you want to your old computer screen... appears, go to your old or source computer. screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. To prepare ...
...Your Computer screen, click I will use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to do you want to your old computer screen... appears, go to your old or source computer. screen, select the items you have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. To prepare ...
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...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 create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→... and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? 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...
...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 create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→... and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? 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...
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...about this ? 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. screen, select the 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?). When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 ...
...about this ? 3 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. screen, select the 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?). When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 ...
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..., and partitioned as a boot device. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N E R R O R - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Close all windows and open . M EMORY A L L O C A T I L A B L E - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated...
..., and partitioned as a boot device. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I O N E R R O R - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see the software documentation. Close all windows and open . M EMORY A L L O C A T I L A B L E - A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated...
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... an essential file. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start→ Help...
... an essential file. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for instructions (click Start→ Help...
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... and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting 43 Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 69. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known ...to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting...
... and may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting 43 Select Diagnostics from the start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 69. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known ...to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting...
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...part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen. NOTE: ...Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. 44 Troubleshooting NOTE: The ...
...part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed (see your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the screen. NOTE: ...Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel to the Windows Classic view. 44 Troubleshooting NOTE: The ...
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...conflict with the operating system installed 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 solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you are unable to ...1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non...
...conflict with the operating system installed 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 solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If you are unable to ...1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non...
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... is the source of your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device...
... is the source of your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your problem and, if necessary, update the driver. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device...
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... your computer to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 52 Reinstalling Software NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If not, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on the ...screen. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. 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 the new...
... your computer to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 52 Reinstalling Software NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If not, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the prompts on the ...screen. NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. 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 the new...
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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 detecting hardware in your operating system. If you see the ...documentation that driver is not listed, then that came installed in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right...
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 detecting hardware in your operating system. If you see the ...documentation that driver is not listed, then that came installed in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right...
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...operating system problem. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: Set your data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in this document were ...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 the Windows Classic view. 54 Reinstalling Software However, using the Operating ...
...operating system problem. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the driver→ OK→ Next. 8 Click Finish and restart your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. NOTE: Set your data files. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in this document were ...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 the Windows Classic view. 54 Reinstalling Software However, using the Operating ...
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...your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last ...restoration and click Next. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click ...
...your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last ...restoration and click Next. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click ...
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Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel... certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. If possible, back up...
Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you received your computer. To see if System Restore is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel... certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to Windows XP. Any programs or files added since you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. If possible, back up...
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..., click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. 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 . Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. If you do not press in time, let...
..., click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. 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 . Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. If you do not press in time, let...