Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System | Dell A840, A860 specs

Quick Setup

To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your ISP:

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.

3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the section below.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, consult the Connect to the Internet wizard.

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System

1Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel

3Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.

4In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

•Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection.

•Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

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Dell A840, A860 manual Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System, Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or Isdn

Contents

Vostro A840/A860 Setup Quick Reference Guide Macrovision Product Notice Contents Finding Information Dell Support Center Reinstalling SoftwareRestoring 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 connectorConnector Cards supported Internal Wlan and Bluetooth wireless Video Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Video type Microphone-in connector, stereoHeadphones/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 DimensionsAudio 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 ConsumptionDisplay Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Viewing angles Max with no inverter losses Size Touch Pad Vostro A840 Vostro A860240 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 voltage137.2 mm 5.4 inches Weight with cables Kg 0.9 lb +/-1.0 VDC AC Adapter Vostro A840 Physical Vostro A840 Vostro A860 Height03 kg 4.47 lb 46 kg 5.42 lb 110 G Spectrum that simulates user environmentGrms 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 Troubleshooting Tips Power ProblemsFollow these tips when troubleshooting your computer 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 Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start up Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onComputer stops responding Program stops responding Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problems Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Support Center Alerts technical support alerts relevant to your computer Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Manually Reinstalling Drivers Using Microsoft Windows System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen Using the Operating System MediaClick Start Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Reinstalling Windows Reinstalling Software Reinstalling Software Finding Information Document/Media/Label ContentsCode Service Tag/Express Computer Drivers and Utilities Media This type of information may CD or DVD that may have Shipped with your computerSupport Documentation Have shipped with your Document/Media/Label Contents Dell Technology Guide Available at support.dell.com Finding Information Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist on Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderReturning 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 Index