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...: • minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lb) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1510 and Vostro 2510: • minimum 2.6 kg (5.72 lb) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1710: • minimum 3.41kg (7.51 lb) with 8-cell battery Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to ...% (noncondensing) 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...
...: • minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lb) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1510 and Vostro 2510: • minimum 2.6 kg (5.72 lb) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1710: • minimum 3.41kg (7.51 lb) with 8-cell battery Environmental Temperature range: Operating 0° to ...% (noncondensing) 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...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..." on page 64). The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. The hard drive failed initialization. Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - DATA ERROR - One or more information. Run the hard drive tests in this section, follow the safety instructions that was running when the message appeared. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test...
..." on page 64). The primary cache internal to commands from the computer. The hard drive failed initialization. Failure 7 CPU-cache test Contact Dell. BA D C O M M A N D O R FILE N A M E - DATA ERROR - One or more information. Run the hard drive tests in this section, follow the safety instructions that was running when the message appeared. motherboard failure. 6 Video BIOS Test...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... identify the drive type. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). 34 Troubleshooting The hard drive does not respond to carry out the command. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. Install a hard drive in...
... identify the drive type. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). 34 Troubleshooting The hard drive does not respond to carry out the command. Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. The operation requires a hard drive in the hard drive bay. Install a hard drive in...
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... CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - Troubleshooting 35 Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Then...
... CONFIGURATION INFORMATION-PLEASE RUN SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - Troubleshooting 35 Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Run the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. K E Y B O A R D C O N T R O L L E R F A I L U R E - Then...
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... necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). A chip on the system board may... be faulty or improperly seated. M EMORY A L L O C A T I N T E R R U P T - If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64). Reinstall the memory...
... necessary, replace them . See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them . The computer cannot find the hard drive. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 38). A chip on the system board may... be faulty or improperly seated. M EMORY A L L O C A T I N T E R R U P T - If the error message still appears, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 64). Reinstall the memory...
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...that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. SEEK ERROR - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). If the problem persists, run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button ...→ Help and Support). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Remove and then reinstall the program. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or...
...that you are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. SEEK ERROR - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). If the problem persists, run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button ...→ Help and Support). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38). Remove and then reinstall the program. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. A chip on the system board may have a defective sector or...
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..., continue to wait until you see a message stating that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer...
..., continue to wait until you see a message stating that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your hard drive, and follow the instructions on the screen. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer...
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...• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your ...hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. The Dell Support Utility is checked. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is free and can be customized for your computing environment. To enroll for your computer. The service...
...• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of your ...hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. The Dell Support Utility is checked. NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is free and can be customized for your computing environment. To enroll for your computer. The service...
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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 Drivers and Utilities media is not required by your computer are automatically displayed ...tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your hard drive as described in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, ...
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 Drivers and Utilities media is not required by your computer are automatically displayed ...tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software. If a particular driver is not listed, then that driver is detecting hardware in your hard drive as described in the previous section: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. otherwise, ...
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... name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of your data files. The program permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you set your Dell™ computer to your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System...
... name of the appropriate driver appears, click the name of your data files. The program permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you set your Dell™ computer to your operating system problem. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System...
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... Select Repair Your Computer. If you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to Windows XP. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. regardless of free... hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...
... Select Repair Your Computer. If you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to Windows XP. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. regardless of free... hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers ...
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... a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. NOTE: Depending upon your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page ...prompt, type administrator in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. Using the Operating System Media Before you ...
... a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. NOTE: Depending upon your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page ...prompt, type administrator in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. Using the Operating System Media Before you ...
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... have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to complete. NOTICE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. See "Returning to...
... have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to complete. NOTICE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. See "Returning to...
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... 41 printer connecting, 13 setting up, 13 problems beep codes, 31 blue screen, 44 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 38 error messages, 33 general, 43 memory, 42 power, 41 power light conditions, 41 program crashes, 43 program stops responding, 43... Windows compatibility, 44 restore to previous state, 50 software, 43-44 S software problems, 43-44 specifications, 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media, 40 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 39 support contacting Dell, 64 System Restore, 50 enabling, 52 66 Index
... 41 printer connecting, 13 setting up, 13 problems beep codes, 31 blue screen, 44 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 38 error messages, 33 general, 43 memory, 42 power, 41 power light conditions, 41 program crashes, 43 program stops responding, 43... Windows compatibility, 44 restore to previous state, 50 software, 43-44 S software problems, 43-44 specifications, 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media, 40 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 39 support contacting Dell, 64 System Restore, 50 enabling, 52 66 Index
Service Manual
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... trademarks and trade names other countries. disclaims any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Memory Hinge Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest Fingerprint...
... trademarks and trade names other countries. disclaims any proprietary interest in the United States and/or other than its own. Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Memory Hinge Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest Fingerprint...
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...appear and follow the instructions on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to thirty minutes or more information on using the system setup program, see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). Ensure that the computer is connected to...with your computer or at startup to boot to run (see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your hard drive. 4. Close the Main Menu window to select Test System and then press . NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on your computer. When the test completes, record ...
...appear and follow the instructions on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to thirty minutes or more information on using the system setup program, see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). Ensure that the computer is connected to...with your computer or at startup to boot to run (see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your hard drive. 4. Close the Main Menu window to select Test System and then press . NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on your computer. When the test completes, record ...
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... about setting power options, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Click Start and click My Computer. 2. Click Start and click Computer. 2. otherwise, contact your administrator to an optical drive Close other programs - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before working ... computer or at support.dell.com. Ensure that the sound is recognized by clicking any boxes that the IEEE 1394 device is not muted by Windows - The optical drive must receive a steady stream of bad sectors and click Start. Hard drive problems Run Check Disk ...
... about setting power options, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Click Start and click My Computer. 2. Click Start and click Computer. 2. otherwise, contact your administrator to an optical drive Close other programs - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before working ... computer or at support.dell.com. Ensure that the sound is recognized by clicking any boxes that the IEEE 1394 device is not muted by Windows - The optical drive must receive a steady stream of bad sectors and click Start. Hard drive problems Run Check Disk ...
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... ® Control Panel® Programs® Use an older program with the program. Back up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Memory Problems CAUTION...
... ® Control Panel® Programs® Use an older program with the program. Back up your files immediately Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, CDs, or DVDs Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu Memory Problems CAUTION...
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... tab to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the computer while the drive is hot. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Back to release the...
... tab to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 2510 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the computer while the drive is hot. CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Back to release the...
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... and even pressure to secure the cover. 4. Slide the hard drive into place. Replace the hard drive cover aligning the notches. 3. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer on support.dell.com. 5. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Lift the hard drive out of the computer. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... and even pressure to secure the cover. 4. Slide the hard drive into place. Replace the hard drive cover aligning the notches. 3. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer on support.dell.com. 5. NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Lift the hard drive out of the computer. 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...