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Vostro A840/A860 Setup Quick Reference Guide
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A860
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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Connecting to the Internet
Power Problems
Quick Setup
In-1 combo card connector
Battery Removal
Dell Technical Update Service
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Setup and
Quick Reference Guide
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Contents
Vostro A840/A860 Setup Quick Reference Guide
Macrovision Product Notice
Contents
Restoring Your Operating System
Dell Support Center Reinstalling Software
Finding Information
Obtaining Assistance
Index
Contents
Front View
About Your Computer
Right View
Attach headphones to the connector Attach a microphone to
D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled
USB C O N N E C T O R S
Left View
Connects video devices, such as a monitor
Battery Removal
To remove the battery Ensure that the computer is turned off
About Your Computer
Quick Setup
Quick Setup
Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Connecting to the Internet
Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or Isdn
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Quick Setup
Specifications
DDR2 Sodimm
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB GB capable Memory type
USB
Video Hole connector Ieee Pin mini
Connector Cards supported
In-1 combo card connector
Wireless
Internal Wlan and Bluetooth wireless
Headphones/speakers connector
Microphone-in connector, stereo
Video Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Video type
Integrated on system board, hardware
Audio Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Speaker One 4-ohm speaker
Active area X/Y 303.36 x 344.23 x Dimensions
206 mm 8.11 inches 209.5 mm 8.24 inches
320 mm 12.6 inches 359.3 mm 14.14 inches
Display Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Viewing angles
15/30 Pixel pitch 2373 255 Power Consumption
40/40
Max with no inverter losses
240 cpi
Touch Pad Vostro A840 Vostro A860
Size
53.4 mm 2.10 inches
To 35C 32 to 95F
40 to 65C -40 to 149F Coin-cell battery CR-2032
137.2 mm 5.4 inches Weight with cables Kg 0.9 lb
Continuous Output power 65 W Rated output voltage
Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output current
+/-1.0 VDC
Physical Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Height
AC Adapter Vostro A840
03 kg 4.47 lb 46 kg 5.42 lb
Grms
Spectrum that simulates user environment
110 G
163 G Airborne containment level G2 or lower as defined by
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
T E N D E D M E M O R Y S I Z E H a S
Do not use these characters in filenames
HARD-DISK Drive Controller Failure
Y B O a R D C L O C K L I N E F a I L U R E For
Troubleshooting
Optional ROM has failed. Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on
Try again
System Messages
A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Shut down and restart the computer
Insert the Drivers and Utilities media
Power Problems
Troubleshooting Tips
Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer
T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G
Ensure that the display is connected and powered on
Memory Problems
Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on
Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up
Computer stops responding
Program crashes repeatedly
Program stops responding
Solid blue screen appears
Dell Technical Update Service
Other software problems
Dell Support Center
Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Reinstalling Software
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
You can restore your operating system in the following ways
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Click Start
Using the Operating System Media
Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen
Click Undo my last restoration and click Next
Reinstalling Windows
Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling Software
Code Service Tag/Express
Document/Media/Label Contents
Finding Information
Computer Drivers and Utilities Media
Support Documentation
CD or DVD that may have Shipped with your computer
This type of information may
Have shipped with your
Available at support.dell.com
Document/Media/Label Contents Dell Technology Guide
Finding Information
Getting Help
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist on
Obtaining Assistance
Online Services
Technical Support and Customer Service
AutoTech Service
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Problems With Your Order
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Before You Call
Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
Getting Help
Contacting Dell
Getting Help
Index
License label Media Drivers and Utilities
Service Tag Setup
Power light conditions, 44 program crashes
Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard Wizards
Warranty information Windows License label
Index
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