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Vostro 1510 1 2 8 3 7 6 1 wireless switch 3 USB connectors (2) 5 AC Adapter connector 7 video connector 4 5 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 air vents 6 network connector 8 battery About Your Computer 11 7 security cable slot 9 ...-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer...
Vostro 1510 1 2 8 3 7 6 1 wireless switch 3 USB connectors (2) 5 AC Adapter connector 7 video connector 4 5 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 air vents 6 network connector 8 battery About Your Computer 11 7 security cable slot 9 ...-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Vostro 1710 9 87 1 USB connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 USB connector 7 network connector 9 battery 1 2 3 65 4 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 air vents 6 AC Adapter connector 8 VGA connector 12 About Your Computer Fan noise is running. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the...
The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Vostro 1710 9 87 1 USB connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 USB connector 7 network connector 9 battery 1 2 3 65 4 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 air vents 6 AC Adapter connector 8 VGA connector 12 About Your Computer Fan noise is running. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the...
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... your computer or at support.dell.com. The battery is designed to accumulate in the air vents. CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and ...computer, and remove any of fire or explosion. Do not store your Dell™ computer in this section, follow the...
... your computer or at support.dell.com. The battery is designed to accumulate in the air vents. CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and ...computer, and remove any of fire or explosion. Do not store your Dell™ computer in this section, follow the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard, if applicable. 4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a printer. 16 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a DVD player, if applicable. 5 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.
3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard, if applicable. 4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a printer. 16 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a DVD player, if applicable. 5 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • If the power light is steady blue and the computer is not responding, ensure that the display is...
... front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • If the power light is steady blue and the computer is not responding, ensure that the display is...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., and ensure that the device that you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. NOTE: If you wait too... continue to wait until you begin. Troubleshooting 43 It is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the...
..., and ensure that the device that you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. NOTE: If you wait too... continue to wait until you begin. Troubleshooting 43 It is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse..., or press the power button to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Press a key on page 35. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Troubleshooting 45 IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS...
... and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see "Beep Codes" on the keyboard, move the mouse..., or press the power button to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Press a key on page 35. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Troubleshooting 45 IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS...
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... DVD. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to perform an operating system shutdown. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Troubleshooting 47 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in this section, follow the safety ...are unable to select the program that shipped with your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
... DVD. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to perform an operating system shutdown. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - Troubleshooting 47 A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in this section, follow the safety ...are unable to select the program that shipped with your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.
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... your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for an...→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows...
... your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for an...→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows...
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..., view frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn off the Dell Support Utility. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen. 50 Troubleshooting Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to manually check...
..., view frequently asked questions. • Learn more information about the Dell Support Utility. • Turn off the Dell Support Utility. For more about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support screen. 50 Troubleshooting Clicking the Dell Support Icon Click or right-click the icon to manually check...
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...: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain... to Windows XP. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. 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 or Factory Image Restore. 56 ...
...: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain... to Windows XP. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. 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 or Factory Image Restore. 56 ...
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...Reinstalling Software 57 During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to its ..., the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely restart. 5 When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts. Because the computer...
...Reinstalling Software 57 During the boot process, a blue bar with PC Restore, click Reboot. 3 Click Restore and click Confirm. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to its ..., the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer. Click Finish and let the computer completely restart. 5 When prompted, click Yes. The computer restarts. Because the computer...
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... that you that you will never be able to use PC Restore to the computer as administrator. Click Quit; Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to gain additional hard drive space. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing... Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer hard drive, a message appears ...
... that you that you will never be able to use PC Restore to the computer as administrator. Click Quit; Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to gain additional hard drive space. Removing PC Restore: NOTICE: Removing... Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer hard drive, a message appears ...
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...fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 68). Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Getting Help 67 If possible, turn on your computer before you call. You may also be asked for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Before You Call... NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed ...
...fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 68). Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Getting Help 67 If possible, turn on your computer before you call. You may also be asked for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Before You Call... NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your Dell™ computer in the air vents. 9 8 7 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 USB connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 USB connector 7 network connector 9 battery 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 cooling ...block, push objects into, or allow dust to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Do not store your ...
... it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your Dell™ computer in the air vents. 9 8 7 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 USB connector 3 USB connectors (2) 5 USB connector 7 network connector 9 battery 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 cooling ...block, push objects into, or allow dust to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Do not store your ...
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... itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: When you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to turn on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 2 Connect the network cable. 3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard. 4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such...
... itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: When you follow the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to turn on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 2 Connect the network cable. 3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard. 4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such...
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... shut down your computer at least once before you turn on 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 256 MB of your computer. Specifications...
... shut down your computer at least once before you turn on 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 256 MB of your computer. Specifications...
Service Manual
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...'s pins. 1. l In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow icon, and then click Shut Down to turn off and not in your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety This document provides procedures for...
...'s pins. 1. l In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow icon, and then click Shut Down to turn off and not in your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before Working on Your Computer Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety This document provides procedures for...
Service Manual
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... upside down. 7. Back to ground the system board. Turn the computer top-side up, open position. 8. Slide both battery latches to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before ... computer. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery latch release 3 battery latch release 9. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the open the display, and press the power button to Contents Page NOTE: To avoid damage to the...
... upside down. 7. Back to ground the system board. Turn the computer top-side up, open position. 8. Slide both battery latches to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before ... computer. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery latch release 3 battery latch release 9. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the open the display, and press the power button to Contents Page NOTE: To avoid damage to the...
Service Manual
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...your computer. 1. Seating the processor module properly in Before Working on the processor module. 7. A processor module that is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor. Loosen the eight screws that secure the memory cover. ...module straight up. NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: ...
...your computer. 1. Seating the processor module properly in Before Working on the processor module. 7. A processor module that is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and processor. Loosen the eight screws that secure the memory cover. ...module straight up. NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: ...