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Contents Contents About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Right View 8 Left View 10 Battery Removal 12 Quick Setup 15 Connecting to the Internet 17 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 17 Transferring Information to a New Computer 19 Specifications 21 Troubleshooting 33 Error Messages 33 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 41 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 3
Contents Contents About Your Computer 7 Front View 7 Right View 8 Left View 10 Battery Removal 12 Quick Setup 15 Connecting to the Internet 17 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 17 Transferring Information to a New Computer 19 Specifications 21 Troubleshooting 33 Error Messages 33 System Messages 40 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems 41 Dell Diagnostics 42 Troubleshooting Tips 44 Power Problems 44 Memory Problems 46 3
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Specifications Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Vostro A840 Intel®...; Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium™ Dual-Core Intel® Celeron® Dual and Single Core Vostro A860 Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium™...
Specifications Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type L1 cache L2 cache External bus frequency Vostro A840 Intel®...; Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium™ Dual-Core Intel® Celeron® Dual and Single Core Vostro A860 Intel® Core™2 Duo Intel® Pentium™...
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Specifications 3-in-1 Media Card Reader 3-in-1 media memory card controller 3-in-1 media memory card connector Cards supported Vostro A840 Ricoh 5C847 Vostro A860 Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 combo card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector SD/SDIO/MMC SD/SDIO/MMC Communications Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Modem: Type v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem Controller softmodem...
Specifications 3-in-1 Media Card Reader 3-in-1 media memory card controller 3-in-1 media memory card connector Cards supported Vostro A840 Ricoh 5C847 Vostro A860 Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 combo card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector SD/SDIO/MMC SD/SDIO/MMC Communications Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Modem: Type v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem v.92 Data/Fax MDC Modem Controller softmodem...
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Specifications Video Vostro A840 Video type: integrated on system board, hardware accelerated Data bus integrated video Video controller Intel Extreme Graphics Video memory up to 128 MB Vostro A860 integrated on system board, hardware accelerated integrated video Intel Extreme Graphics up to 128 MB Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Vostro A840... two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Conexant CX20561-12Z 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Vostro A860 two-channel high...
Specifications Video Vostro A840 Video type: integrated on system board, hardware accelerated Data bus integrated video Video controller Intel Extreme Graphics Video memory up to 128 MB Vostro A860 integrated on system board, hardware accelerated integrated video Intel Extreme Graphics up to 128 MB Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Vostro A840... two-channel high definition audio (Azalia) Conexant CX20561-12Z 24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Vostro A860 two-channel high...
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Specifications Audio (continued) Vostro A840 Speaker one 4-ohm speaker Internal speaker amplifier 2-W channel into 4 ohms Volume controls program menus Display Vostro A840 Type (active-matrix TFT) WXGA Active area (X/Y) 303.36 x 189.6 Dimensions: Height 206 mm (8.11 inches) ...Width 320 mm (12.6 inches) Diagonal 358.14 mm (14.1 inches) Operating angle 0° (closed) to 165° Vostro A860 one 4-ohm speaker ...
Specifications Audio (continued) Vostro A840 Speaker one 4-ohm speaker Internal speaker amplifier 2-W channel into 4 ohms Volume controls program menus Display Vostro A840 Type (active-matrix TFT) WXGA Active area (X/Y) 303.36 x 189.6 Dimensions: Height 206 mm (8.11 inches) ...Width 320 mm (12.6 inches) Diagonal 358.14 mm (14.1 inches) Operating angle 0° (closed) to 165° Vostro A860 one 4-ohm speaker ...
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and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 27 and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Vostro A860 86 (U.S. Specifications Display (continued) Viewing angles: WXGA Horizontal WXGA Vertical Pixel pitch: HD Power Consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): WXGA Vostro A840 40/40° 15/30° 0.2373 Vostro A860 40/40° 15/30° 0.255 6.2 W (max) with no inverter losses 6.5 W (max) with no inverter losses Keyboard Number of keys Layout Vostro A840 86 (U.S.
and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 27 and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Vostro A860 86 (U.S. Specifications Display (continued) Viewing angles: WXGA Horizontal WXGA Vertical Pixel pitch: HD Power Consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): WXGA Vostro A840 40/40° 15/30° 0.2373 Vostro A860 40/40° 15/30° 0.255 6.2 W (max) with no inverter losses 6.5 W (max) with no inverter losses Keyboard Number of keys Layout Vostro A840 86 (U.S.
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Specifications Touch Pad Vostro A840 X/Y position resolution 240 cpi (graphics table mode) Size: Width 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area) Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) Vostro A860 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area) 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Vostro A840... 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion 53.4 mm (2.10 inches) 20 mm (0.78 inch) 206.2 mm (8.12 inches) 0.31 kg (0.68 lb) 0.23 kg (0.5 lb) Vostro A860 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-...
Specifications Touch Pad Vostro A840 X/Y position resolution 240 cpi (graphics table mode) Size: Width 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area) Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) Vostro A860 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area) 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Vostro A840... 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-cell "smart" lithium ion 53.4 mm (2.10 inches) 20 mm (0.78 inch) 206.2 mm (8.12 inches) 0.31 kg (0.68 lb) 0.23 kg (0.5 lb) Vostro A860 6-cell "smart" lithium ion 4-...
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...to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 29 See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 charge/discharge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65...varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Specifications Battery (continued) Voltage Charge time (approximate): Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery Vostro A840 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 4 hours (when computer is ...
...to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 29 See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 charge/discharge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65...varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Specifications Battery (continued) Voltage Charge time (approximate): Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery Vostro A840 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 4 hours (when computer is ...
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Specifications AC Adapter Vostro A840 Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output current 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) Output power 65 W ...Rated output voltage 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC Dimensions: Height 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) Width 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Vostro...
Specifications AC Adapter Vostro A840 Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output current 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) Output power 65 W ...Rated output voltage 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC Dimensions: Height 28.2 mm (1.11 inches) Width 57.9 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5.4 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) Vostro...
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Specifications AC Adapter (continued) Vostro A840 Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Vostro A860 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Vostro A840...to 1.44 inches) 376 mm (14.8 inches) 255 mm (10.03 inches) 2.46 kg (5.42 lb) 2.54 kg (5.59) Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Vostro A840 Vostro A860 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°...
Specifications AC Adapter (continued) Vostro A840 Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Vostro A860 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Physical Vostro A840...to 1.44 inches) 376 mm (14.8 inches) 255 mm (10.03 inches) 2.46 kg (5.42 lb) 2.54 kg (5.59) Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Vostro A840 Vostro A860 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°...
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Specifications Environmental (continued) Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration ...
Specifications Environmental (continued) Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration ...
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... for more information. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). G A T E A 2 0 F A I A C A R D - E R R O R R E A D I N G P C M C I L U R E - The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for more information. A memory module may be loose. Take the appropriate action. 34 Reinsert the card or...
... for more information. The computer cannot identify the ExpressCard. If the error appears again, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). G A T E A 2 0 F A I A C A R D - E R R O R R E A D I N G P C M C I L U R E - The file that you are trying to copy is usually followed by specific information-for more information. A memory module may be loose. Take the appropriate action. 34 Reinsert the card or...
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...A L R O M B A D C H E C K S U M - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). 38 O P T I N - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). S E C T O R N O T F O U N D - Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program ...file. You may be malfunctioning. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The program that you are defective,...
...A L R O M B A D C H E C K S U M - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). 38 O P T I N - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 69). S E C T O R N O T F O U N D - Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program ...file. You may be malfunctioning. The operating system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The program that you are defective,...
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Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support and system-specific information you receive notifications. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that...drive, 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 software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you need. The ...
Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support and system-specific information you receive notifications. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that...drive, 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 software and hardware updates for content, format, and how frequently you need. The ...
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..., 48-49 updates, 49 specifications AC adapter, 30 all, 21 audio, 25 battery, 28 communications, 24 display, 26 environmental, 31 keyboard, 27 memory, 22 physical, 31 ports and connectors, 23 processor, 21 system information, 22 touch pad, 28 video, 25 74 support, 63 contacting Dell, 69 DellConnect, 64 online services... support information, 60 T Terms and Conditions, 60 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 8 troubleshooting, 33, 60 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 33 memory, 46 power, 44 power light conditions, 44 program crashes, 47
..., 48-49 updates, 49 specifications AC adapter, 30 all, 21 audio, 25 battery, 28 communications, 24 display, 26 environmental, 31 keyboard, 27 memory, 22 physical, 31 ports and connectors, 23 processor, 21 system information, 22 touch pad, 28 video, 25 74 support, 63 contacting Dell, 69 DellConnect, 64 online services... support information, 60 T Terms and Conditions, 60 track stick/touch pad buttons description, 8 troubleshooting, 33, 60 blue screen, 48 computer not responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42 error messages, 33 memory, 46 power, 44 power light conditions, 44 program crashes, 47
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You can be accessed from the DIMM 1 connector. See "Specifications" in the connector directly above it (DIMM 2). If the module does not click into place. NOTICE: If you install a module in your Setup Guide for ... page 9. 2. Removing the Memory Module(s) NOTICE: If a memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that are covered...
You can be accessed from the DIMM 1 connector. See "Specifications" in the connector directly above it (DIMM 2). If the module does not click into place. NOTICE: If you install a module in your Setup Guide for ... page 9. 2. Removing the Memory Module(s) NOTICE: If a memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Vostro™ A840/A860 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that are covered...