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... sound recording. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
... sound recording. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is active. 5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
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... right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 3 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. indicator 4 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery1 Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. speakers, headphones). Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 6 Microphone-in Accepts input from external...
... right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 3 Wireless LAN Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. indicator 4 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery1 Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. speakers, headphones). Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. 6 Microphone-in Accepts input from external...
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...; • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • Audio • • • • Communication • • • Dimensions • • Privacy control • • Power • subsystem • • Special keys • and controls • I/O interface • • • • • • Genuine Windows Vista® AMD Athlon 2650e* processor...
...; • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • Audio • • • • Communication • • • Dimensions • • Privacy control • • Power • subsystem • • Special keys • and controls • I/O interface • • • • • • Genuine Windows Vista® AMD Athlon 2650e* processor...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide
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...Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 ...Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 30 Exit 31 BIOS Flash Utilities 32 DOS Flash Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine...
...Keyboard 11 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 21 BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 ...Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 30 Exit 31 BIOS Flash Utilities 32 DOS Flash Utility 33 WinFlash Utility 35 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 36 Machine...
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... 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In Keyboard Failure 123 TouchPad Failure 124 VIII
... 114 Replacing the DIMM Modules 114 Replacing the ODD Module 115 Replacing the Lower Covers 116 Replacing the Battery 117 Troubleshooting 119 Common Problems 119 Power On Issue 120 No Display Issue 121 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 122 LCD Failure 123 Built-In Keyboard Failure 123 TouchPad Failure 124 VIII
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System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • System Memory • Display and graphics • Storage subsystem • Audio • Dimensions and Weight • Communication • Privacy control • Power subsystem • Special keys and controls • Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1
System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® Vista™ Platform • System Memory • Display and graphics • Storage subsystem • Audio • Dimensions and Weight • Communication • Privacy control • Power subsystem • Special keys and controls • Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1
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... your hands when you around your new computer. Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Web camera for video communication (for sound recording. Comfortable support area for your computer. Chapter 1 Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables...
... your hands when you around your new computer. Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Web camera for video communication (for sound recording. Comfortable support area for your computer. Chapter 1 Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables...
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... Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 5 Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up when Caps Lock... is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. The left and right mouse buttons. NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed Closed Front View No. 1 Icon Rear View Item Latch Description Locks...
... Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 5 Indicates the computer's power status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Lights up when Caps Lock... is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is activated. The left and right mouse buttons. NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed Closed Front View No. 1 Icon Rear View Item Latch Description Locks...
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Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. NOTE: 1. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is active. Chapter 1 9
Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. NOTE: 1. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up when Num Lock is active. Chapter 1 9
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...combinations to return. Turns the internal TouchPad on hotkeys. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Press any key to access... Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the... hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ...
...combinations to return. Turns the internal TouchPad on hotkeys. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Press any key to access... Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the... hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + + + + + + + < > + < > Icon Function Hotkey help Acer eSettings Management Acer ...
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...) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec max) Sustained transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Specification Specification Seagate Momentus 5400.4 SATA ST9250827AS ST9160827AS 250 160 512 4 3 ST9120817AS 120 2 2 2 1 5,400 8MB SATA 778 58 300 ... Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate 352 (Mbits/sec max) I/O data transfer rate 150 (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% ST9120310AS 120 2 1 18 Chapter 1
...) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Internal transfer rate (Mbits/ sec max) Sustained transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance Specification Specification Seagate Momentus 5400.4 SATA ST9250827AS ST9160827AS 250 160 512 4 3 ST9120817AS 120 2 2 2 1 5,400 8MB SATA 778 58 300 ... Buffer size 8 MB Interface SATA Internal transfer rate 352 (Mbits/sec max) I/O data transfer rate 150 (Mbytes/sec max) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% ST9120310AS 120 2 1 18 Chapter 1
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..., Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Mono or Stereo Stereo Compatibility • MIC IN...
..., Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% Audio Interface Item Specification Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec Mono or Stereo Stereo Compatibility • MIC IN...
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... Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating...
... Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating...
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...name of your computer hardware information. This field displays the serial number of the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 2650e 1600 MHz IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI ... BIOS Version: V0.08 V010.055.000.049.029773 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: S2N250Y001832099561601 Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter ...
...name of your computer hardware information. This field displays the serial number of the system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit CPU Type: CPU Speed: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 2650e 1600 MHz IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI ... BIOS Version: V0.08 V010.055.000.049.029773 Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID: S2N250Y001832099561601 Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter ...
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... to 1789 MB. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Information Main System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [17:02:07] [09/09/2008] 633 KB 1789 MB [256MB] Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Settings in this screen. Displays the...
... to 1789 MB. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Information Main System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Power Boot [17:02:07] [09/09/2008] 633 KB 1789 MB [256MB] Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Settings in this screen. Displays the...
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... the default values. Parameter PnP Configuration Video Display Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Description Enter the PnP Configuration menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XPnP Configuration XVideo Display Configuration XAdvanced Chipset Control PS/2 Mouse IDE Controller: On chip SATA SATA Mode: SATA Smbus Interface [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE...
... the default values. Parameter PnP Configuration Video Display Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Description Enter the PnP Configuration menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot XPnP Configuration XVideo Display Configuration XAdvanced Chipset Control PS/2 Mouse IDE Controller: On chip SATA SATA Mode: SATA Smbus Interface [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE...
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... your password, you may have three tries before the system halts. Press Enter to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Clear Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password [Enter] [Enter] [Enter...
... your password, you may have three tries before the system halts. Press Enter to reset it. 26 Chapter 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD 0 Password Is Clear Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set HDD 0 Password [Enter] [Enter] [Enter...
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...Enabled] [C2 and C3] Exit Item Specific Help Enable Cool 'n' Quiet for CPU power management. Chapter 2 29 Parameter Enable Cool 'n' Quiet C State Configuration Description Enable or disable Cool 'n' Quiet CPU power management. Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: C2 and C3, Disabled, C2 only..., or C3 only. Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. Settings in...
...Enabled] [C2 and C3] Exit Item Specific Help Enable Cool 'n' Quiet for CPU power management. Chapter 2 29 Parameter Enable Cool 'n' Quiet C State Configuration Description Enable or disable Cool 'n' Quiet CPU power management. Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: C2 and C3, Disabled, C2 only..., or C3 only. Power The Power screen allows the user to configure various CPU and power management options and device wakeup behavior. Settings in...
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... This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to move it down the list. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 4. USB KEY : 7. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item...
... This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to move it down the list. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent 4. USB KEY : 7. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item...
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... CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Chapter 2 31 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard...
... CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Chapter 2 31 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard...