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...thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... It is not installed on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide ...will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the Aspire product series. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your notebook. For more on how your computer, clicking on ...
...thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... It is not installed on your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. The Aspire Series Generic User Guide ...will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Such instances are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the Aspire product series. If Adobe Reader is available in the text with setting up your notebook. For more on how your computer, clicking on ...
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Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and ...
Turns the computer on and off. 4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left The left and ...
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... • • • • • • Genuine Windows Vista® AMD Athlon 2650e* processor or higher AMD RS690MC/SB600 Chipset IEEE 802.11b/g Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics... drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter
... • • • • • • Genuine Windows Vista® AMD Athlon 2650e* processor or higher AMD RS690MC/SB600 Chipset IEEE 802.11b/g Dual-channel support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules 15.4" WXGA 1280 x 800 ATI Radeon™ Xpress 1200 Graphics... drive Optical drive option: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* Two built-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in jack for AC adapter
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... offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact...noted in this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES...
... offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact...noted in this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES...
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... 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 162 Online Support Information 163 Index 165 IX
... 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 162 Online Support Information 163 Index 165 IX
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Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Comfortable support area for your hands when you around your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Chapter 1 Turns the ...
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Comfortable support area for your hands when you around your new computer. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer. Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Chapter 1 Turns the ...
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...-center of your keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 14 Chapter 1 Please refer to www.microsoft...
...-center of your keyboard. The US dollar sign 1. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. The Euro symbol 1. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Open a text editor or word processor. 2. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. 14 Chapter 1 Please refer to www.microsoft...
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...Spec (dBA) • BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification PhoenixBIOS V0.08 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys... for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3 and S3, S4...
...Spec (dBA) • BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification PhoenixBIOS V0.08 Flash 1 MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys... for system control • Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step Support C1, C2, C3 and S3, S4...
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... with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8102EL for 10/100 LAN Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type RJ-45 LAN connector location Left side Features Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Specification Chipset... Data throughput Protocol Chapter 1 17 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Features Specification On Board 0 MB 2 2 GB 4 GB DDR SODIMM ...
... with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Chipset Realtek RTL8102EL for 10/100 LAN Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type RJ-45 LAN connector location Left side Features Wireless Module 802.11b/g Item Specification Chipset... Data throughput Protocol Chapter 1 17 System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Cache Features Specification On Board 0 MB 2 2 GB 4 GB DDR SODIMM ...
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... • Build-in Speaker • 4CC 1.5W Speaker System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN Audio Codec Keyboard Controller • AMD RS690MC (1000MHz HT supported) • AMD SB600 • Integrated VGA solution for RS690MC Realtek RTL8102EL for 10/100 LAN REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec ENE KB926 for...
... • Build-in Speaker • 4CC 1.5W Speaker System Board Major Chips Item Core logic LAN Audio Codec Keyboard Controller • AMD RS690MC (1000MHz HT supported) • AMD SB600 • Integrated VGA solution for RS690MC Realtek RTL8102EL for 10/100 LAN REALTEK ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec ENE KB926 for...
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... 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 Storage (shipping) ENE KB926 87 Yes Yes Specification Specification SIMPLO Li...
... 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 Storage (shipping) ENE KB926 87 Yes Yes Specification Specification SIMPLO Li...
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...: SATA Smbus Interface [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE AHCI] [Enabled] Exit Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to configure PCI devices USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Gigabit Lan Network Boot: [Enabled] [Enabled] Large Disk Access Mode: Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data: Processor Assisted Virtualization: [DOS] [Other...
...: SATA Smbus Interface [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE AHCI] [Enabled] Exit Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to configure PCI devices USB Host Controller: Legacy USB Support: Option ROM Placement [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Gigabit Lan Network Boot: [Enabled] [Enabled] Large Disk Access Mode: Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data: Processor Assisted Virtualization: [DOS] [Other...
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...Option: Other, Win2000, WinMe, Win98, or Win95 Option: No or Yes Option: Enabled or Disabled Chapter 2 25 NOTE: Changes to support LAN on mainboard boot or disable for UNIX, Novell NetWare, or other O/S. Enable to this setting can be booted. Clear Extended System ...Configuration Data (ESCD) area. Enable the hardware visualization support. Set the Large Disk Access mode. Different O/S require different drive geometry representations. Enable or disable the SATA Smbus Interface. Set the most...
...Option: Other, Win2000, WinMe, Win98, or Win95 Option: No or Yes Option: Enabled or Disabled Chapter 2 25 NOTE: Changes to support LAN on mainboard boot or disable for UNIX, Novell NetWare, or other O/S. Enable to this setting can be booted. Clear Extended System ...Configuration Data (ESCD) area. Enable the hardware visualization support. Set the Large Disk Access mode. Different O/S require different drive geometry representations. Enable or disable the SATA Smbus Interface. Set the most...
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... Page 132 Other Functions Failure Page 133 Intermittent Failures Page 134 Undermined Failures Page 134 4. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a .... NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Chapter 4 119 If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online...
... Page 132 Other Functions Failure Page 133 Intermittent Failures Page 134 Undermined Failures Page 134 4. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a .... NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by attempting to test only Acer products. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Chapter 4 119 If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online...
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..., perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 163. 120 Chapter 4 Remove any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Remove any surge protectors between the computer and...
..., perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (see "Online Support Information" on page 163. 120 Chapter 4 Remove any extension cables between the computer and the electrical outlet. Remove any surge protectors between the computer and...
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Make sure the computer has power by one until the failure point is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 123. 5. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down ...
Make sure the computer has power by one until the failure point is no power, see "Online Support Information" on page 123. 5. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer. 4. Remove any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down ...
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...the desired resolution. If the display is too dim at a time to determine that the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest ...level. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on adjusting settings. Click Apply and check the display. If the Issue is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following...
...the desired resolution. If the display is too dim at a time to determine that the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest ...level. Random Loss of BIOS Settings If the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on adjusting settings. Click Apply and check the display. If the Issue is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following...
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...; System´ Device Manager. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Click Mixer to determine that other audio applications are set mid range...
...; System´ Device Manager. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Click Mixer to determine that other audio applications are set mid range...
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... and click OK. 7. If the Issue is enabled. Increase the volume to complete the test. 8. Check that the microphone is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the microphone and select Enable. 5. The microphone appears on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 3. b. c. Right-click on...
... and click OK. 7. If the Issue is enabled. Increase the volume to complete the test. 8. Check that the microphone is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the microphone and select Enable. 5. The microphone appears on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 3. b. c. Right-click on...
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The System Recovery Options screen displays. h. When complete, click Finish. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restart the computer and press F2 to correct the problem. 1. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. See "...restart the computer. c. Startup Repair attempts to resolve the problem. 4. If an issue is virus free. 3. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. If the issue is set correctly. 7. Chapter 4 127 Select Startup Repair. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are required...
The System Recovery Options screen displays. h. When complete, click Finish. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Restart the computer and press F2 to correct the problem. 1. Restore system and file settings from a command prompt. See "...restart the computer. c. Startup Repair attempts to resolve the problem. 4. If an issue is virus free. 3. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 9. If the issue is set correctly. 7. Chapter 4 127 Select Startup Repair. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are required...