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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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5 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, eject) 7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 audio connectors (2) Vostro 1710 6 keyboard 8 optical device/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 12 touch pad 14 8-in1 card reader slot 16 power and battery charge lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 A 18 17 16 15 14 1 display latches 3 power button 8 9 10 13 11 12 2 display 4 device status lights About Your Computer 9
5 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, eject) 7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 audio connectors (2) Vostro 1710 6 keyboard 8 optical device/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 12 touch pad 14 8-in1 card reader slot 16 power and battery charge lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 A 18 17 16 15 14 1 display latches 3 power button 8 9 10 13 11 12 2 display 4 device status lights About Your Computer 9
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5 keyboard status lights 6 media control buttons 7 keyboard 8 security lock 9 optical device/media bay 10 USB connectors (2) 11 1394 connector 12 wireless switch 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 14 touch pad 15 touch pad buttons 16 8-in-1 card reader 17 audio connectors 18 power/battery charging status lights Back View Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 1 2 3 10 4 9 8 7 6 5 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 air vents 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 USB connector 10 About Your Computer
5 keyboard status lights 6 media control buttons 7 keyboard 8 security lock 9 optical device/media bay 10 USB connectors (2) 11 1394 connector 12 wireless switch 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 14 touch pad 15 touch pad buttons 16 8-in-1 card reader 17 audio connectors 18 power/battery charging status lights Back View Dell™ Vostro™ 1310 1 2 3 10 4 9 8 7 6 5 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 air vents 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 USB connector 10 About Your Computer
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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 Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your Dell...™ computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running. 7 security cable slot 9 video connector 8 network connector 10 battery CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow ...
...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 Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your Dell...™ computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running. 7 security cable slot 9 video connector 8 network connector 10 battery CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow ...
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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 Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The computer turns...
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 Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Fan noise is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. The computer turns...
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... in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. The battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. For more information about the battery, see the Dell Technology Guide on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not use... a battery from the computer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to work with...
... in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. The battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. For more information about the battery, see the Dell Technology Guide on the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not use... a battery from the computer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to work with...
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Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 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...
Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 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...
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... 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) • 9 cell: 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1510: • 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 and 9 cell) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions...
... 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) • 9 cell: 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1510: • 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 and 9 cell) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions...
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...; 357 mm (14.055 inches) Vostro 1710: • 393 mm (15.472 inches) Vostro 1310: • 243.2 mm (9.575 inches) Vostro 1510: • 258 mm (10.157 inches) Vostro 1710: • 286 mm (11.26 inches) Vostro 1310: • minimum 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...
...; 357 mm (14.055 inches) Vostro 1710: • 393 mm (15.472 inches) Vostro 1310: • 243.2 mm (9.575 inches) Vostro 1510: • 258 mm (10.157 inches) Vostro 1710: • 286 mm (11.26 inches) Vostro 1310: • minimum 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...
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battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. AU X I L I L U R E - For an external mouse, check the cable connection. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - DI S K C : F A I L U R E - If the message is not listed, see the documentation for ...
battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell. AU X I L I L U R E - For an external mouse, check the cable connection. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - C D D R I V E C O N T R O L L E R F A I L E D INITIALIZATION - DI S K C : F A I L U R E - If the message is not listed, see the documentation for ...
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...battery. TIME- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. See your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Contacting Dell... and try to an electrical outlet; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of charge. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 42). The reserve battery that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I L E D - T H E D E V I C...
...battery. TIME- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. See your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see "Contacting Dell... and try to an electrical outlet; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any of charge. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 42). The reserve battery that shipped with your Service Manual at support.dell.com). TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I L E D - T H E D E V I C...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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1 display 2 3 device status lights 4 5 media controls (volume, forward, 6 reverse, stop, play, and eject) 7 AC adapter connector 8 9 wireless switch 10 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 12 13 touch pad buttons (2) power button keyboard status lights keyboard USB connectors (2) optical drive/media bay touch pad 10 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 cooling vents 7 security cable slot 9 video connector 9 87 5 6 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 USB connector 8 network connector 10 battery 3 21 4
1 display 2 3 device status lights 4 5 media controls (volume, forward, 6 reverse, stop, play, and eject) 7 AC adapter connector 8 9 wireless switch 10 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 12 13 touch pad buttons (2) power button keyboard status lights keyboard USB connectors (2) optical drive/media bay touch pad 10 1 8-in-1 card reader slot 3 audio connectors (2) 5 cooling vents 7 security cable slot 9 video connector 9 87 5 6 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 IEEE 1394 connector 6 USB connector 8 network connector 10 battery 3 21 4
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7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 audio connectors (2) 8 optical drive/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 8 optical drive/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 12 touch pad 14 8-in-1 card reader slot 16 power and battery charge lights 8 7 4 65 1 wireless switch 3 USB connectors (2) 5 AC adapter connector 7 video connector 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 cooling vents 6 network connector 8 battery 1 2 3
7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 7 security cable slot 9 USB connectors (2) 11 fingerprint reader (optional) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 audio connectors (2) 8 optical drive/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 8 optical drive/media bay 10 IEEE 1394 connector 12 touch pad 14 8-in-1 card reader slot 16 power and battery charge lights 8 7 4 65 1 wireless switch 3 USB connectors (2) 5 AC adapter connector 7 video connector 2 ExpressCard/54 slot 4 cooling vents 6 network connector 8 battery 1 2 3
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Vostro 1710 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 A 18 17 16 15 14 8 9 10 13 11 12 1 display latches 3 power button 5 keyboard status lights 7 keyboard 9 optical drive/media bay 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 15 touch pad buttons(2) 17 audio connectors(2) 2 display 4 device status lights 6 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, and eject) 8 security lock 10 USB connectors (2) 12 wireless switch 14 touch pad 16 8-in-1 card reader 18 power and battery charge lights
Vostro 1710 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 A 18 17 16 15 14 8 9 10 13 11 12 1 display latches 3 power button 5 keyboard status lights 7 keyboard 9 optical drive/media bay 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 fingerprint reader (optional) 15 touch pad buttons(2) 17 audio connectors(2) 2 display 4 device status lights 6 media controls (volume, forward, reverse, stop, play, and eject) 8 security lock 10 USB connectors (2) 12 wireless switch 14 touch pad 16 8-in-1 card reader 18 power and battery charge lights
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...Quick Setup WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to accumulate in a low-... the computer gets hot. For additional best practices information see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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 vents 6 AC adapter connector 8...
...Quick Setup WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to accumulate in a low-... the computer gets hot. For additional best practices information see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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 vents 6 AC adapter connector 8...
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... Voltage 4-cell 6-cell and 9-cell 8-cell Coin-cell battery "smart lithium ion" Vostro 1310 - 4-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell Vostro 1510 and Vostro 2510 - 6-cell and 9-cell Vostro 1710 - 6-cell and 8-cell 50.3 mm (1.980 inches) 72 mm (2.835 inches) Vostro 1310 - 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) Vostro 1310 - 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 19.9 mm (0.783 inch...
... Voltage 4-cell 6-cell and 9-cell 8-cell Coin-cell battery "smart lithium ion" Vostro 1310 - 4-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell Vostro 1510 and Vostro 2510 - 6-cell and 9-cell Vostro 1710 - 6-cell and 8-cell 50.3 mm (1.980 inches) 72 mm (2.835 inches) Vostro 1310 - 19.9 mm (0.783 inch) Vostro 1310 - 20.7 mm (0.815 inch) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 19.9 mm (0.783 inch...
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minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lbs) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1310 - minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lbs) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1710 - minimum 2.6 kg (5.72 lbs) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1510 and 2510 - minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lbs) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1710 - minimum 3.41kg (7.51 lbs) with 8-cell battery 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to...
minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lbs) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1310 - minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lbs) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1710 - minimum 2.6 kg (5.72 lbs) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1510 and 2510 - minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lbs) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1710 - minimum 3.41kg (7.51 lbs) with 8-cell battery 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to...
Service Manual
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... forbidden. Information in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor...Rest Fingerprint Reader Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Optical Drive System Board Assembly Speaker Assembly USB Daughter Card Battery Latch Assembly Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to...
... forbidden. Information in this document is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor...Rest Fingerprint Reader Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Optical Drive System Board Assembly Speaker Assembly USB Daughter Card Battery Latch Assembly Coin-Cell Battery Flashing the BIOS Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to...
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.... 8. Back to ground the system board. Slide both battery latches to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery latch release 3 battery latch release 9. Turn the computer upside down. 7. NOTICE...
.... 8. Back to ground the system board. Slide both battery latches to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery latch release 3 battery latch release 9. Turn the computer upside down. 7. NOTICE...
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... I Accept this process once it begins. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and that is known to be working properly to prevent a... avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. Doing so may cause system damage. 1. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 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,...
... I Accept this process once it begins. Flashing the BIOS From a CD NOTICE: Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet and that is known to be working properly to prevent a... avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in system setup. Doing so may cause system damage. 1. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 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,...