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