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Vostro™ | A840/A860
Setup and
Quick Reference Guide
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Contents
Main
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Contents
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About Your Computer
Front View
Right View
KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS
AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Attaches an
Left View
3-IN-1 MEDIA CARD READER Provides
IEEE 1394A CONNECTOR Connects
USB CONNECTORS
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Battery Removal
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Quick Setup
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Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System
Transferring Information to a New Computer
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Specifications
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Troubleshooting
Error Messages
AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE The touch
CACHE DISABLED DUE TO FAILURE The
OPTICAL DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE
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HARD-DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION
HARD-DISK DRIVE CONTROLLER FAILURE 0
HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard
HARD-DISK DRIVE READ FAILURE The
I NSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA
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NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY
OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND
OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM The
A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT
S ECTOR NOT FOUND
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System Messages
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Dell Drivers and Utilities Media
Troubleshooting Tips
Power Problems
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF The
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS STEADY
E LIMINATE INTERFERENCE
Memory Problems
IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS
The computer stops responding
T URN THE COMPUTER OFF
A program stops responding
END THE PROGRAM
A program crashes repeatedly
CHECK THE SOFTWARE
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system
Dell Support Center
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Reinstalling Software
Drivers
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
Starting System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Using the Operating System Media
Before you Begin
Reinstalling Windows
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Finding Information
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Getting Help
Obtaining Assistance
Technical Support and Customer Service
Online Services
AutoTech Service
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
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Contacting Dell
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