Aspire 5515 Operating System

Aspire 5515 Quick Guide - EN

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.../line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in microphone Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • • • System memory • • Display • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • Audio • • • • Communication •...

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Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. English 11 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: * Only for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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Table of Contents Internal Speaker Failure 124 Internal Microphone Failure 126 HDD Not Operating Correctly 127 ODD Failure 128 Modem Function Failure 131 Wireless Function Failure 131 Thermal Unit Failure 132 External Mouse Failure 132 Other... 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 142 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 145 Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 LCD Panel 147 Aspire 5515 FRU List 148 Screw List 155 Model Definition and Configuration 156 Aspire 5515 Series 156 Test Compatible Components 161 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test ...

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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

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I/O interface • Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% NOTE: Items marked with * denote only selected models. 2 Chapter 1

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... a normal manner. When Num Lock is in uppercase. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Num Lock off .

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... of the keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 14 Chapter 1 Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information. The Euro symbol 1. Open a text editor or word...

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... 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 Storage (shipping) ENE KB926 87 Yes Yes Specification Specification SIMPLO Li-ion Specification LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4, Chimei/N141I3 - Vertical Stripe Transmissive mode...

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... screen allows the user to factory defaults. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Memory ... this screen. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Control the mode in which the SATA controller should operate. Memory size is fixed to 633 KB. Quiet Boot: Network Boot: D2D Recovery: SATA Mode: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [IDE ACHI] F1...

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USB HDD : 5. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. Press to load the operating system. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to escape the menu. USB CD/DVD ROM : Exit Item Specific ...

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... into DOS. 2. The following steps: 1. Execute go.bat Chapter 2 39 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to the operating system (Windows, etc.).

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Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting ... 163. Chapter 4 119 Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to re-create the failure by...

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.... 4. Reboot the computer. 2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to the previous version if updated. 7. d. If the Issue is missing from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts. 11.

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... Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). If the Issue is not muted. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. Click the volume icon on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Reboot the computer. 2. Navigate to configure the...

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b. c. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Right-click on page 163. 126 Chapter 4 Select the microphone then click Properties. ...

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...Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the Boot menu. 6. d. e. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD ...press F2 to correct the problem. 1. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Chapter 4 127 Select Repair your computer. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer. g. h. If the issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to locate and ...

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... the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Navigate to Start´ Computer. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do...; Optical drive not found or not active: • Not shown in the Devices with Removable Storage panel. 4. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Check that the ODD device is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Try an alternate disc. 3.

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...marks against the items in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Try an alternate disc in the lists, try the operation again. 2. Select Use AutoPlay for burning discs is correct for the media inserted in the drive, perform the following actions one at a ...times. Check that AutoPlay is not removed from the item in the drive. 4. Reboot and try removing any recently installed software and retrying the operation. If the exclamation marker is enabled: a. Select the region suitable for the selected media: IMPORTANT:Region can not be burned, perform the ...

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... an alternative program to check the events log for errors. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Run the Event Viewer to verify mouse operation. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and...

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... or device failed, which installed devices are no error is detected, replace the FRU. NOTE: Verify that all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive...the system board in loop mode at the time of reasons that there are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is operating correctly. (See "Power On Issue" on the computer. 5. FRU replacement should be caused by the computer. If any FRU. 3. Remove or...

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