Dell PP36 instruction

Dell™ Vostro™ 1310, 1510, 1710, and 2510 Setup and Quick Reference Guide

This guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick setup, software, and troubleshooting information for your computer.

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Models PP36S, PP36L, and PP36X

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Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Macrovision Product Notice Contents Lockups and Software Problems Dell Technical Update Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your Computer Back View Battery Removal Wireless Switch Quick Setup Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start→Internet Explorer→Connect to the Internet Microsoft Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications O2MICRO OZ129 USB Lvds Wxga TrueLife Vostro Wxga Keyboard Number of keys Cell, 6 cell, and 8 cell Reduced under certain power-intensive Page Physical Weight Specifications Power Lights TroubleshootingTools Beep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Click Uninstall When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving Problems Power Problems Memory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Windows XP Other software problemsWindows Vista Solid blue screen appears Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceClick Start→All Programs→Dell Support→Dell Support Settings Dell Support Utility Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Clicking the Dell Support Icon Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying Drivers Properties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities Media At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling Drivers Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Windows Vista Starting System Restore Windows Vista Enabling System Restore Using Dell Factory Image RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Windows Vista Only Select Repair Your Computer Click Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore Reinstalling Windows Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Windows Finding Information Your call when contacting support Warranty information Obtaining Assistance Getting Help DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Before You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditPage Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Index Index Index Index