Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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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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ExpressCard controller integrated Specifications 23 It does NOT support PC Cards. Processor Processor type L2 cache Front-side 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...
ExpressCard controller integrated Specifications 23 It does NOT support PC Cards. Processor Processor type L2 cache Front-side 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...
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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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...; wireless technology (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
...; wireless technology (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
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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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... (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
... (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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...; 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 Display (continued) WXGA+ anti-glare WXGA+ with TrueLife WSXGA with TrueLife WUXGA...
...; 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 Display (continued) WXGA+ anti-glare WXGA+ with TrueLife WSXGA with TrueLife WUXGA...
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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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...: • 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) Vostro 1710 • 6 cell and 8 cell: 271 mm (10.67 inches) 14.8 V (4 cell) 11.1 V (6 cell... 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
...: • 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) Vostro 1710 • 6 cell and 8 cell: 271 mm (10.67 inches) 14.8 V (4 cell) 11.1 V (6 cell... 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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...34 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 0°...; 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
...34 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 0°...; 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
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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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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. 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
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... drive, and restart the computer. The operation requires a hard drive in filenames. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. The... - 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 information. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Reinsert the card or try another card....
... drive, and restart the computer. The operation requires a hard drive in filenames. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS Do not use a larger capacity disk. The... - 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 information. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Reinsert the card or try another card....
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... operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Run the Windows error-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). A chip on the...
... operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - OP E R A T I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Run the Windows error-checking utility to open is missing an essential file. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. Contact Dell (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). A chip on the...
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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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...system board Data bus integrated video Video controller Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, 128 bit Video memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated up to a docking device or ...other external device, such as a printer. For more information regarding the configuration of shared memory Vostro 1310 discrete 128 MB Vostro 1510, 1710, and 2510 discrete 256 MB Specifications...
...system board Data bus integrated video Video controller Vostro 1310, 1510, and 2510 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS, 64 bit Vostro 1710 discrete NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS, 128 bit Video memory Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated up to a docking device or ...other external device, such as a printer. For more information regarding the configuration of shared memory Vostro 1310 discrete 128 MB Vostro 1510, 1710, and 2510 discrete 256 MB Specifications...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, both accessed from the bottom of the procedures ... shipped with your computer. You can increase your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer memory by your computer. 1. See "Specifications" in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Removing a Memory Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the memory module ...
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, both accessed from the bottom of the procedures ... shipped with your computer. You can increase your computer warranty. Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer memory by your computer. 1. See "Specifications" in Before Working on Your Computer. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Removing a Memory Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the memory module ...
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... CAUTION: Before you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. If you begin any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the operating system or the program that you to answer specific questions. This typically can take an hour or more... to 20 minutes. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests...
... CAUTION: Before you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support. If you begin any error conditions encountered. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the operating system or the program that you to answer specific questions. This typically can take an hour or more... to 20 minutes. Custom Test Use to test a specific device or customize the tests...