Dell Vostro 410 User manual

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Dell™ Vostro™ 410
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
Model DCGAF
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating systems are not applicable.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly
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Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and is used by Dell under
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Model DCGAF
March 2008 P/N X462C Rev. A00
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Contents 3
Contents
1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Back Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure. . . . . . . . 16
Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . 18
Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . 19
Microsoft®Windows®XP Operating System . . . 19
Microsoft Windows Vista™ . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dell Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . 46
Dell Technical Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dell Support Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Identifying Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . 52
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54
Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory
Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Operating System Media. . . . . . . . . 59
6 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 64
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . . 65
Problems With Your Order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 66
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
FCC Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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About Your Computer 7
About Your Computer
NOTE: For more information about the ports and connectors on your computer, see
the Dell Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.
Front View
1 optical drive 2 optical-drive panel
3 optical-drive eject button 4 optional optical-drive eject buttons (2)
5 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 6 IEEE 1394 connector (optional)
7 headphone connector 8 microphone connector
9 power button, power light 10 drive activity light
11 front-panel door grip 12 FlexBay drive (optional)
13 optional optical-drive bays (2)
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8About Your Computer
Back View
1 power connector 2 power supply vent
3 security cable slot 4 padlock rings
5 expansion card slots 6 back panel connectors
7 power supply light 8 voltage selector switch
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Back Panel Connectors
1 link integrity light 2 network adapter connector
3 network activity light 4 center/subwoofer connector
5 line-in connector 6 front L/R line-out connector
7 microphone 8 side L/R surround connector
9 rear L/R surround connector 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4)
11 VGA video connector
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10 About Your Computer
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Setting Up Your Computer 11
Setting Up Your Computer
Quick Setup
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them.
1 Connect the monitor using only one of the following cables: the dual
monitor Y-adapter cable, the white DVI cable, or the blue video cable.
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12 Setting Up Your Computer
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Setting Up Your Computer 13
2 Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse.
3 Connect the network cable.
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14 Setting Up Your Computer
4 Connect the modem.
5 Connect the power cable(s).
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6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.
7 Connect to your network.
1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem
3 wireless router 4 desktop computer with network
adapter
5 desktop computer with USB wireless
adapter
6 USB wireless adapter
1
2
3
6
5
4
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16 Setting Up Your Computer
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact
your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the
guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure.
CAUTION: Before installing your computer in an enclosure, read the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications indicated in this document
reflects the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient
temperature needs to be a consideration when you install your computer in an
enclosure. For example, if the ambient room temperature is at 25°C (77°F),
depending on your computer’s specifications, you only have 5° to 10°C (9° to 18°F)
temperature margin before you reach your computer’s maximum operating
temperature. For details about your computer’s specifications, see "Specifications"
on page 25.
• Leave a 10.2-cm (4-in) minimum clearance on all sides of the computer
that have air vents to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
• If your enclosure has doors, the doors need to be of a type that allows at
least a 30-percent airflow through the enclosure at the front and at the
back.
NOTICE: Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow.
Restricting the airflow impacts your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to
overheat.
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• If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at
least 5.1-cm (2-in) clearance from the back of the computer to the wall to
permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
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18 Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting to the Internet
NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an
Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a dial-up connection, connect
a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the
telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. If you
are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or
cellular phone service for setup instructions.
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
To set up an Internet connection with a desktop shortcut provided by your ISP:
1
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop.
3 Follow 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 appropriate
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®XP Operating System
1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2 Click Start → Internet Explorer → Connect to the Internet .
3 In the next window, click the appropriate option:
• If you do not have an ISP, click
Choose from a list of Internet service
providers (ISPs)
.
• If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but you
did not receive a setup CD, click
Set up my connection manually .
• If you have a setup CD, click
Use the CD I got from an ISP .
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4 Click Next .
If you selected
Set up my connection manually in step 3, continue to
step 5. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
setup.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.
5 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the
Internet?
, and click Next .
6 Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
Microsoft Windows Vista®
1
Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2 Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel
3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet .
4 In 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.
• Chose
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.
5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information
provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Microsoft®Windows®XP Operating System
Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data
from a source computer to a new computer.
You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial
connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD,
for transfer to the new computer.
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20 Setting Up Your Computer
NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by
directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two
computers.
For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers,
see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable
Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be
available in certain countries.
For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and
Settings Transfer Wizard.
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media
NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. This media is optional
and may not be included with certain computers.
To prepare a new computer for the file transfer:
1
Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start → All Programs →
Accessories → System Tools → Files and Settings Transfer Wizard .
2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears,
click
Next .
3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer → Next .
4 On the Do you have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I will use the wizard
from the Windows XP CD
→ Next .
5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or
source computer. Do
not click Next at this time.
To copy data from the old computer:
1
On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media.
2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform
additional tasks
.
3 Under What do you want to do? , click Transfer files and settings → Next .
4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer → Next .
5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer.
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