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Dell PP36L, PP36S, PP36X manual

Models: PP36S PP36X PP36L

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Microsoft Windows License, 62

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operating system media, 59 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54

Operating System media, 61

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PC Restore, 56

power troubleshooting, 45

power light conditions, 45

problems

restore to previous state, 54

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reinstalling drivers, 51 software, 51

reinstalling software, 51

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Service Manual, 62

setup, 15

software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48

specifications, 23

Starting the Dell Diagnostics

From the Drivers and

Utilities Media, 44

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43

support contacting Dell, 69

System Restore, 54

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Technical Update Service, 49

transferring information to a new computer, 19

troubleshooting, 35 beep codes, 35 blue screen, 48

computer stops responding, 47 Dell Diagnostics, 42

error messages, 37 lockups, 47 memory, 46 power, 45

power light conditions, 45 power lights, 35 programs and Windows

compatibility, 48 restore to previous state, 54 software, 47-48

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Contents

w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 Setup and Quick Reference GuideModels PP36S, PP36L, and PP36X Notes, Notices, and Cautions Macrovision Product NoticeContents 2 Setting Up Your Computer3 Specifications 4 Troubleshooting 6 Finding Information 7 Getting Help Contents About Your Computer Front ViewDell Vostro keyboard status lightsVostro forward, reverse, stop, playoptical device in media bay fingerprint reader optionalVostro Back View power/battery charging statusDell Vostro network connector VostroUSB connectors VostroExpressCard/54 slot air ventsBattery Removal Wireless Switch Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard, if applicable Connecting to the Internet laptop computer with networkSetting Up Your Internet Connection Microsoft Windows XP Operating System2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP Operating System3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next Microsoft Windows Vista 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ NextSpecifications integrated54-mm ExpressCard slot supports both microphone connector, stereo headphone/speakers connector10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integratedmicrophone-in connector, stereo headphone/speakers connectorVolume controls SpecificationsWXGA anti-glare Vostro 1310 and WUXGA TrueLife Vostro 1510 and84 U.S./Canada 85 Europe 88 Japan 105 U.S./Chinese 106 Europe/Brazil283.1 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm 11.146 359.4 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mmTouch Pad conditions see Power Problems on page 4 cell and 6 cell 205 mm 8.071 inches6 cell and 8 cell 271 mm 10.67 inches operating conditions and can be significantlyPage Weight batterybattery batteryhard drive in operating status and a Specifications Troubleshooting Power LightsTools Beep CodesIf your computer beeps during start-up 1 Write down the beep code 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 Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving Problems Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities MediaPower Problems Memory Problems I F YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMSI F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE Lockups and Software Problems The computer does not start upThe computer stops responding A program stops respondingA solid blue screen appears Dell Technical Update Service Accessing the Dell Support Utility1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support IconReinstalling Software Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDrivers Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media Returning to a Previous Device Driver Version1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager Properties 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverManually Reinstalling Drivers 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next2 Click Properties→ Device Manager Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click NextUsing Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Enabling System Restore1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System Windows XP Dell PC Restore Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore 2 Select Repair Your ComputerUsing the Operating System Media 5 Click Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Finding Information Service Tag/Express Service Code LabelThe Service Tag/Express Service Code is located on your computerSafety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Service ManualSupport Documentation Dell Technology GuideGetting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesDellConnect Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Product InformationBefore You Call Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone number Service Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computerExpress Service Code Error message, beep code, or diagnostic codeContacting Dell 1 Visit support.dell.comGetting Help Index Page System Restore Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings TransferWizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Program Compatibility wizardIndex