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... periodically to the information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Acer's liability with respect to this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by photocopy, recording or otherwise,without obligation to notify any inadvertent errors or misprints. Aspire 5516 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
... periodically to the information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Acer's liability with respect to this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Such changes will be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by photocopy, recording or otherwise,without obligation to notify any inadvertent errors or misprints. Aspire 5516 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place...
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... series. For instructions on the screen to all models in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
... series. For instructions on the screen to all models in the text with setting up your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of the series, but not necessarily in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to complete the installation. It is not installed on your computer, clicking on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting...
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Top view # Icon Item 1 Integrated webcam Description Web camera for video communication. (only for Starters... English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for certain models)
Top view # Icon Item 1 Integrated webcam Description Web camera for video communication. (only for Starters... English 4 Your Acer notebook tour After setting up your new Acer notebook. poster, let us show you around your computer as illustrated in the Just for certain models)
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.... Hotkey Icon + + + Function Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Description Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to return. Indicates the status of the computer's controls like the (left and right) left and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Power button Turns the computer on and off to save power. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Num Lock Lights...
.... Hotkey Icon + + + Function Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Description Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Press any key to return. Indicates the status of the computer's controls like the (left and right) left and right mouse buttons. 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is activated. Power button Turns the computer on and off to save power. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Num Lock Lights...
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...), MultiMediaCard (MMC), card Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Note: Push to remove/install the card. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any given time. 1. English 6 Hotkey Icon + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Charging: The light shows amber...
...), MultiMediaCard (MMC), card Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Note: Push to remove/install the card. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is charging. 2. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Only one card can operate at any given time. 1. English 6 Hotkey Icon + + < > + < > + < > + < > Function Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Charging: The light shows amber...
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... DC-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. English 7 Rear view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., port external monitor, LCD projector). 4 USB 2.0 port Connect to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones...
... DC-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. English 7 Rear view # Item Description 1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Description Connects to an AC adapter. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 3 External display (VGA) Connects to a display device (e.g., port external monitor, LCD projector). 4 USB 2.0 port Connect to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Headphones/speaker/ Connects to audio line-out devices line-out jack (e.g., speakers, headphones...
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Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. indicator Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Some keyless models are also available. Kensington lock slot Connects to...
Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is off . Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is active. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. indicator Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Some keyless models are also available. Kensington lock slot Connects to...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 9 Base view English # Icon Item 1 Battery bay Description Houses the computer's battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Enable the computer to stay cool, even cooling fan after prolonged use.
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... battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display...
... battery pack BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords Kensington lock slot ACPI 3.0 48.8 W 4400 mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR® 4.0* 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device USB 2.0 port External display (VGA) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port DC-in stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display...
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Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 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.
Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. 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.