Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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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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Fan noise is running. 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 Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan...
Fan noise is running. 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 Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.The computer turns on the fan...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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... cause a fire. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer. For more information about the battery, see the Dell Technology Guide on the fan when the computer gets hot. About Your Computer 13 Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any other computers... with your Dell™ computer. The battery is designed to accumulate in this ...
... cause a fire. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer. For more information about the battery, see the Dell Technology Guide on the fan when the computer gets hot. About Your Computer 13 Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any other computers... with your Dell™ computer. The battery is designed to accumulate in this ...
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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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.... The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. The hard drive cannot read the data. Possible at support.dell.com). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that you have...
.... The CD drive does not respond to the microprocessor has failed. The hard drive cannot read the data. Possible at support.dell.com). battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. failure Error Messages CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that you have...
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...try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). The battery is running out of the procedures in the system setup program does not match the system clock. OF ...outlet; TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the Date and Time options. System configuration settings are corrupted. If the message reappears, contact...
...try to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). The battery is running out of the procedures in the system setup program does not match the system clock. OF ...outlet; TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for the Date and Time options. System configuration settings are corrupted. If the message reappears, contact...
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
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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..., while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with electrical outlets worldwide. For additional best practices information see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Do not store your computer. Quick Setup WARNING: Before... the fan when the computer gets hot. 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 video connector WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to the power strip or...
..., while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with electrical outlets worldwide. For additional best practices information see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Do not store your computer. Quick Setup WARNING: Before... the fan when the computer gets hot. 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 video connector WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to the power strip or...
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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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... (12.480 inches) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 357 mm (14.055 inches) Vostro 1710 - 393 mm (15.472 inches) Vostro 1310 - 243.2 mm (9.575 inches) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 258 mm (10.157 inches) Vostro 1710 - 286 mm (11.26 inches) Vostro 1310 - minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lbs) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1510 and 2510 - minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lbs) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1710 -
... (12.480 inches) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 357 mm (14.055 inches) Vostro 1710 - 393 mm (15.472 inches) Vostro 1310 - 243.2 mm (9.575 inches) Vostro 1510 and 2510 - 258 mm (10.157 inches) Vostro 1710 - 286 mm (11.26 inches) Vostro 1310 - minimum 2.1 kg (4.630 lbs) with 6-cell battery Vostro 1510 and 2510 - minimum 2.8 kg (6.173 lbs) with 4-cell battery Vostro 1710 -
Service Manual
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...names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows start button logo are not applicable. A01 Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Thermal-...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...
...names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows start button logo are not applicable. A01 Dell™ Vostro™ 1710 Service Manual Troubleshooting Before Working on Your Computer Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Fan Processor Thermal-...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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... display, and press the power button to the open position. 8. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. Turn the computer upside down. 7. Back to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Slide...
... display, and press the power button to the open position. 8. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 6. Turn the computer upside down. 7. Back to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Slide...
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...a network cable is attached. 2. Doing so may cause system damage. 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet, that the main battery is properly installed, and that is known to be working properly to prevent a loss of power. If you do so may result when a key on..., then gently push to close the tray. 5. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. 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, is...
...a network cable is attached. 2. Doing so may cause system damage. 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to an electrical outlet, that the main battery is properly installed, and that is known to be working properly to prevent a loss of power. If you do so may result when a key on..., then gently push to close the tray. 5. Click Download Now to boot and updates the new BIOS. 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, is...