Models PP36S, PP36L, and PP36X
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Dell Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
Macrovision Product Notice
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
2 Setting Up Your Computer
Contents
3 Specifications 4 Troubleshooting
6 Finding Information 7 Getting Help
Contents
keyboard status lights
About Your Computer
Front View
Dell Vostro
fingerprint reader optional
Vostro
forward, reverse, stop, play
optical device in media bay
Vostro
Dell Vostro
Back View
power/battery charging status
Vostro
network connector
air vents
USB connectors
Vostro
ExpressCard/54 slot
Battery Removal
Wireless Switch
Quick Setup
Setting Up Your Computer
3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard, if applicable
laptop computer with network
Connecting to the Internet
2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
Transferring Information to a New Computer
3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next
3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next
4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next
Microsoft Windows Vista
2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue
3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress
integrated
Specifications
54-mm ExpressCard slot supports both
Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated
microphone connector, stereo
headphone/speakers connector
10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system
Specifications
microphone-in connector, stereo
headphone/speakers connector
Volume controls
WUXGA TrueLife Vostro 1510 and
WXGA anti-glare Vostro 1310 and
359.4 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm
84 U.S./Canada 85 Europe 88 Japan
105 U.S./Chinese 106 Europe/Brazil
283.1 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm 11.146
Touch Pad
operating conditions and can be significantly
conditions see Power Problems on page
4 cell and 6 cell 205 mm 8.071 inches
6 cell and 8 cell 271 mm 10.67 inches
Page
battery
Weight
battery
battery
hard drive in operating status and a
Specifications
Beep Codes
Troubleshooting
Power Lights
Tools
If your computer beeps during start-up 1 Write down the beep code
see your Service Manual at
Error Messages
Do not use these characters in filenames
Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page
M E M O R Y A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R - The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation
O P E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Reinstall the hard drive see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. If the problem persists, contact Dell see Dell Diagnostics on page
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
Solving Problems
Power Problems
I F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE
Memory Problems
I F YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS
A program stops responding
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A solid blue screen appears
Dell Support Utility
Dell Technical Update Service
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Software
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Drivers
Properties 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version
1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager
2 Click Properties→ Device Manager
Manually Reinstalling Drivers
5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next
Starting System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next
1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
Enabling System Restore
Windows XP Dell PC Restore
2 Select Repair Your Computer
Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore
Before you Begin
Using the Operating System Media
5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore
Reinstalling Windows
located on your computer
Finding Information
Service Tag/Express Service Code Label
The Service Tag/Express Service Code is
Dell Technology Guide
Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, and
Service Manual
Support Documentation
Obtaining Assistance
Getting Help
DellConnect
Technical Support and Customer Service
Online Services
Automated Order-Status Service
Problems With Your Order
AutoTech Service
Product Information
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
Before You Call
Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code
Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone number
Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer
Express Service Code
1 Visit support.dell.com
Contacting Dell
Getting Help
Index
Page
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Program Compatibility wizard
System Restore Windows XP
Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer
Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore wizards
Index