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V ostro™ | A840/A860 Setup and Quick Reference Guide book.book Page 1 Thursday, September 25, 2008 2:38 PM.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates importan t information that helps you make better use of your computer . NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potent ial damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for pr operty damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents About Y our Computer . . . . . . . . 7 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Quick Setup . .
Contents 4 Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Dell T echnical Update Service . . . 49 Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . 49 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . 51 Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Identifying Drivers .
Contents 5 Before Y ou Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About Your Computer 7 About Y our Computer Front View D EVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of the computer indicate the following: 1 device status lights 2 audio connectors 3 touch pad 1 3 2 Power light – T urns on when you turn on the computer , and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
About Your Computer 8 AUDIO CONNECTORS TOUCH PAD — Provides the functionality of a mouse. Right View Attach headphones to the connector Attach a microphone to the connector 1 display 2 keyboard status lights 3 AC adapter connector 4 modem connector 5 keyboard 6 optical drive eject button 7 optical drive light 8 optical drive 2 3 1 6 7 8 5 4 book.
About Your Computer 9 DISPLAY — For more information on the display , see Dell T echnology Guide . K EYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS — The lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR — Attaches an AC adapter to the computer .
About Your Computer 10 Left View PC CARD SLOT — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter . The computer ships with a blank installed in the slot to prevent foreign matter from enteri ng the computer interior when a card is not installed.
About Your Computer 11 NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) VGA CONNECTOR SECURITY CABLE SLOT — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer . AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
About Your Computer 12 CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your Dell™ computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
About Your Computer 13 T o remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Slide the two release latches on the bottom of the computer , and then remove the battery from the bay . T o replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place.
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Quick Setup 15 Quick Setup CAUTION: Befor e working inside your computer , r ead the safety inf ormation that shipped with your comput er . F or additional safet y best practices in formation, see the Regulat ory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/ regulatory_complianc e.
Quick Setup 16 1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 2 Connect the network cable. 3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard.
Quick Setup 17 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on the computer . NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer .
Quick Setup 18 T o 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.
Quick Setup 19 5 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. T ransferring Information to a New Computer NOTE: The instructions in this section are for computers with Windows Vista operating sy stem installed.
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Specifications 21 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer , click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer .
Specifications 22 Sy stem Information V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Chipset Intel GM965 Express/IC H8M Intel GM965 Express/ICH8M Data bus width 64 bits 64 bits DRAM bus width dual-channel (2) 64-bit buses.
Specifications 23 Minimum memory 512 MB 512 MB Maximum memory 4 GB 4 GB Memory (continued) V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Ports and Connectors V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Audio microphone connector , stereo .
Specifications 24 3-in-1 Media Card Reader V ostro A840 V ostro A860 3-in-1 media memory card controller Ricoh 5C847 Ricoh R5C847 3-in-1 media memory card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector 3-in-1 combo card connector Cards supported SD/SDIO/MMC SD/SDIO/MMC Communications V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Modem: Ty p e v .
Specifications 25 Video V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Video type: integrated on sy stem board, hardware accelerated integrated on sy stem board, hardware accelerated Data bus integrated video integrated v.
Specifications 26 Speaker one 4-ohm speaker one 4-ohm speaker Internal speaker amplifier 2-W channel into 4 ohms 2-W channel into 4 ohms V olume controls program menus program menus Audio (continued) V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Display V ostro A840 V ostro A860 T ype (active-matrix TF T) WXGA HD Active area (X/Y) 303.
Specifications 27 Viewing angles: WXGA Horizontal 40/40° 40/40° WXGA V ertical 15/30° 15/30° Pixel pitch: HD 0.2373 0.255 Power Consumption ( panel with backlight) (typical): WXGA 6.
Specifications 28 T ouch Pad V ostro A840 V ostro A860 X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) 240 cpi 240 cpi Size: Width 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor -active area) 73. 0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor -active area) Height 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle) 42. 9-mm (1.
Specifications 29 V oltage 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 11.1 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) Charge time (approximate) : 4 hours (when computer is off) 4 hours (when computer is off) Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditi ons and can be significantly reduced under certain power -intensive conditions.
Specifications 30 AC Adapter V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Input voltage 100–240 V AC 100–240 V AC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz 50–60 Hz Output current 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.
Specifications 31 T emperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) AC Adapter (continued) V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Phy sical V ostro A840 V ostro A860 Height 31.
Specifications 32 Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.
Troubleshooting 33 T roubleshooting CAUTION: T o guard against the likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other expected injuries, alway s unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover .
Troubleshooting 34 D ISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION — The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in the Dell Diagnosti cs (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). D RIVE NOT READY — The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue.
Troubleshooting 35 H ARD - DISK DRIVE CONFIGURATION ERROR — The computer cannot identify the drive type. Shut down the computer , remove the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com ), and boot the computer from the media. Then, shut down t he computer , reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer .
Troubleshooting 36 I NVALID CONFIGURATION INFORMATION - PLEASE RUN S YS T E M S ETUP P ROGRAM — The sy stem configuration information does not match the hardware confi guration. The message is most likely to occur after a memory module is installed.
Troubleshooting 37 M EMORY DATA LINE FAILURE AT ADDRESS , READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE — A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary , replace them. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information.
Troubleshooting 38 N OT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES . E XIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN — Y ou have too many programs open. Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. O PERATING SY STEM NOT FOUND — Reinstall the hard drive (see your Service Manual at support.
Troubleshooting 39 T IME - OF - DAY CLOCK LOST POWER — Sy stem configuration se ttings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery . If the problem persists, try to restore the data by entering the sy stem setup program, then immediately exit the program (see your Service Manual at support.
Troubleshooting 40 Sy stem Messages NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for either the operating sy stem or the program that was running when the message appeared. A LERT ! P REVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SY STEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [ NNNN ].
Troubleshooting 41 N O TIMER TICK INTERRUPT — A chip on the sy stem board might be malfunctioning or sy stem board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69 for assistance). USB OVER CURRENT ERROR — Disconnect the USB device. Use external power source for the USB device.
Troubleshooting 42 Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Befor e working inside your computer , read the safet y in formation that shipped with your comput er . F or additional safet y best practices in formation, see the Regulatory C ompliance Homepage at www .dell.
Troubleshooting 43 NOTICE: If you wait too long and the operating sy stem logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft ® Windows ® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again.
Troubleshooting 44 5 T ype 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version that is appropriate for your computer .
Troubleshooting 45 I F THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power . • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly .
Troubleshooting 46 • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the sy stem board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com ). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the sy stem board connector (see your Service Manual at support.
Troubleshooting 47 • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com ) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory .
Troubleshooting 48 A program stops responding E ND THE PROGRAM — 1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the T ask Manager , and click the Applications tab. 2 Click to select the program that is no longer responding, and click End T ask .
Troubleshooting 49 Other software problems C HECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating sy stem installed on your computer . • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software.
Troubleshooting 50 Click on the icon in the taskbar to run the application. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (T roubleshooting, Security, Sy stem Performance, Network/Internet, Ba.
Reinstalling Software 51 Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers If you experience a problem with any device, identify whether the driver is the source of your problem and, if necessary , update the driver . 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button™ , and right-click Computer .
Reinstalling Software 52 NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the computer , click Continue ; otherwise, contact your administrator to enter the Device Manager . 3 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties .
Reinstalling Software 53 5 At the Welcome Dell Sy stem Owner screen, click Next . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities program display s drivers only for hardware that came installed in your computer . If you installed additional hardware, the drivers for the new hardware might not be displayed.
Reinstalling Software 54 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When the name of t he appropriate driver appears, click the name of the driver → OK → Next . 8 Click Finish and restart your computer .
Reinstalling Software 55 Starting Sy stem Restore 1 Click Start . 2 In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear . If you are an administrator on the computer , click Continue ; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.
Reinstalling Software 56 operating sy stem to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver . See "Using Microsoft ® Windows ® Sy stem Restore" on page 54. NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive.
Reinstalling Software 57 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only . On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the sy stem setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.
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Finding Information 59 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer . Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
Finding Information 60 Operating Sy stem Media The Operating Sy stem media is a CD or DVD that may have shipped with your computer . Reinstall your operating sy stem Safety, Regulatory, Wa rranty, and Support Documentation This type of information may have shipped with your computer .
Finding Information 61 Dell T echnology Guide The Dell T echnology Guide is available at support.dell.com. • About your operating sy stem • Using and maintaining devices • Understanding technologies such as RAID, Internet, Bluetooth ® wireless technology , e-mail, networking, and more.
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Getting Help 63 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover , first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all electrical outlets.
Getting Help 64 the Dell Accessories folder , double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. For instructions on using the Dell Support, see "T echnical Support and Customer Service" on page 64. NOTE: Some of the following services are not alway s available in all locations outside the continental U.
Getting Help 65 Y ou can access Dell Suppor t through the following websites and e-mail addresses: • Dell Support websites: support.dell.com support.apj.dell.com (Asia Pacific and Japan only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • Dell Support e-mail addresses: mobile_support@us.
Getting Help 66 Automated Order -Status Service T o check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com , or you can call the automated order -status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order .
Getting Help 67 3 Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being retur ned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit. 4 Pack the equipment to be returned in the original (or equivalent) packing materials.
Getting Help 68 Diagnostics Checklist Name: Date: Address: Phone number: Service T ag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if p.
Getting Help 69 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options.
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Index 71 Index B battery removal, 12 C connecting AC adapter, 16 Internet, 17 network, 17 network cable, 16 USB devices, 16 contacting Dell, 63, 69 D Dell contacting, 63, 69 software updates, 49 Suppo.
Index 72 documentation, 59 Dell Technology Guide, 61 Service Manual, 60–61 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 59 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 51 returning to a previous version, 51 Drivers an.
Index 73 N network connector description, 11 networks connecting, 17 Notebook System Software, 59 O operating system media, 55 operating system product key, 61 P phone numbers, 69 power power light conditions, 44 troubleshooting, 44 R regulatory information, 60 reinstalling drivers and utilities, 51 software, 51 S S.
Index 74 software problems, 48 reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48–49 updates, 49 specifications AC adapter, 30 all, 21 audio, 25 battery, 28 communications, 24 display, 26 environmental, 31 keyboa.
Index 75 troubleshooting ( continued ) programs and Windows compatibility, 48 software, 47–49 tips, 44 U updates software and hardware, 49 V view back, 10 front, 7–8 W warranty information, 60 Windows License label, 61 Windows Vista Program Compatibility wizard, 48 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 48 book.
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