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5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Turns the computer on and ...
5 English # Icon Item 2 Display screen 3 Power button Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Turns the computer on and ...
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indicator 4 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery1 Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. speakers, headphones). The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. jack 7 Headphones/ Connects ...
indicator 4 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. 5 Battery1 Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. speakers, headphones). The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. jack 7 Headphones/ Connects ...
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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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... on and off. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for selected models). Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Web camera for video communication (for sound recording. Comfortable support area for your computer. For entering data into your hands when you around your... new computer. Chapter 1 Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer.
... on and off. Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Icon Item Microphone Description Internal microphone for selected models). Integrated webcam Display screen Power button Web camera for video communication (for sound recording. Comfortable support area for your computer. For entering data into your hands when you around your... new computer. Chapter 1 Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speakers Keyboard Palmrest Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you use the computer.
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... the lid No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated.... Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Chapter 1 5 Indicates the computer's power status. The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Power Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. No. 9 10 11 Icon Item TouchPad Click...
... the lid No. 1 Icon Item Ventilation slots Description Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. NOTE: The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is active. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated.... Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Chapter 1 5 Indicates the computer's power status. The left and right buttons function like the left and right) Power Description Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. No. 9 10 11 Icon Item TouchPad Click...
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The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is active. Chapter 1 9 NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Battery HDD Num Lock Caps Lock Indicates the computer's battery status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Icon Function Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. Lights up when Num Lock is active. Chapter 1 9 NOTE: 1. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
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... brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen...
... brightness. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. Press any key to save power. Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen...
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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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... your computer hardware information. Information The Information screen displays a summary 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... 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 ...
... your computer hardware information. Information The Information screen displays a summary 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... 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 ...
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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. The table below describes the parameters ...
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. The table below describes the parameters ...
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... Chapter 2 Enter the Video Display Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to boot up normally. 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...
... Chapter 2 Enter the Video Display Configuration menu. Advanced The Advanced screen allows the user to boot up normally. 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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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] ...
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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... in this screen. Parameter Enable Cool 'n' Quiet C State Configuration Description Enable or disable Cool 'n' Quiet CPU power management. Enable or disable the C2/C3 power states in the ACPIFACP table. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Enable Cool 'n' Quiet: C State Confiuration [Enabled] [C2 and C3] Exit Item Specific Help Enable...
... in this screen. Parameter Enable Cool 'n' Quiet C State Configuration Description Enable or disable Cool 'n' Quiet CPU power management. Enable or disable the C2/C3 power states in the ACPIFACP table. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Enable Cool 'n' Quiet: C State Confiuration [Enabled] [C2 and C3] Exit Item Specific Help Enable...
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... includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. USB CD/DVD ROM : Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list...
... includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Boot priority order: 1. USB CD/DVD ROM : Exit Item Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list...
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... Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you to save your changes to CMOS. 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 your changes...
... Changes Description Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you to save your changes to CMOS. 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 your changes...