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... The left and right buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. To activate hotkeys, press and hold ...when the hard disk drive is activated. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Power button Turns the computer on and off to return....
... The left and right buttons function like screen brightness and volume output. English 5 # Icon Item Description 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. To activate hotkeys, press and hold ...when the hard disk drive is activated. Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Power button Turns the computer on and off to return....
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... # Icon 1 Item DC-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 USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external...
... # Icon 1 Item DC-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 USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 Microphone-in jack Accepts inputs from external...
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...mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 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...Sound compatible Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • Communication • • • ...
...mAh 3-pin 65 W AC adapter ENERGY STAR®* 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...Sound compatible Integrated webcam* WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g LAN: Fast Ethernet; 10 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • • Graphics • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • Communication • • • ...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide
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... 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash...
... 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Key 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 System Utilities 25 BIOS Setup Utility 25 Navigating the BIOS Utility 25 Aspire 5517 BIOS 26 Information 26 Main 27 Security 28 Boot 31 Exit 32 BIOS Flash...
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... Replacing the Lower Covers 117 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 118 Replacing the Battery 119 Troubleshooting 121 Common Problems 121 Power On Issue 122 No Display Issue 123 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 124 LCD Failure 125 Built-In Keyboard Failure 125 TouchPad Failure 126 Internal Speaker Failure 126 HDD Not...
... Replacing the Lower Covers 117 Replacing the SD Dummy Card 118 Replacing the Battery 119 Troubleshooting 121 Common Problems 121 Power On Issue 122 No Display Issue 123 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 124 LCD Failure 125 Built-In Keyboard Failure 125 TouchPad Failure 126 Internal Speaker Failure 126 HDD Not...
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...; Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge • Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total • On-board cache up to 1MB Display • 15.6" WXGA, HD 720p, 1366x768 Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Multi-in-1 card-reader...
...; Adjustable Maximum 128MB UMA VGA memory shared from North Bridge • Maximum memory: 2GB per slot; 4GB total • On-board cache up to 1MB Display • 15.6" WXGA, HD 720p, 1366x768 Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 3200 Graphics Storage subsystem • 2.5" hard disk drive • Multi-in-1 card-reader...
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Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Power button Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speaker Keyboard TouchPad Description Web camera for video communication (for selected ... new computer. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output....
Front View No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chapter 1 Icon Item Integrated webcam Display screen Touchpad toggle Power button Wireless LAN communication button/indicator Speaker Keyboard TouchPad Description Web camera for video communication (for selected ... new computer. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 5 Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Enables/disables the wireless LAN function. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output....
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Connect to a display device (e.g. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Accepts input from external microphones. Chapter 1 7 external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. speakers, headphones). ... Description Enable the computer to audio line-out devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). No. 1 2 2 4 5 12 3 4 5 Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based...
Connect to a display device (e.g. Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. Accepts input from external microphones. Chapter 1 7 external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. speakers, headphones). ... Description Enable the computer to audio line-out devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). No. 1 2 2 4 5 12 3 4 5 Icon Item DC-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port External display (VGA) port USB 2.0 ports Microphone-in jack Headphones/ speaker/line-out jack Description Connects to an AC adapter Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based...
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... key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip ...has the same effect as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock ...
... key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your edition of Access Center < > + : Open Windows Mobility Center < > + : Display the System Properties dialog box < > + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip ...has the same effect as described. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock ...
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...TouchPad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the ...internal TouchPad on and off to return. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Increases the screen brightness. Hot ...
...TouchPad toggle Speaker toggle Brightness up Brightness down Description Displays help on and off. Puts the computer in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer ePower Management in Sleep mode. Press any key to save power. Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination. Turns the ...internal TouchPad on and off to return. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Increases the screen brightness. Hot ...
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... that the resolution setting of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to set to complete the process. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for... each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only ...
... that the resolution setting of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is simple to set to complete the process. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for... each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only ...
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... Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) CMO N156B3-L02 396.2 344.23 x 193.54 1366 x 768 0.252 Normal (white...
... Specification 6 Cell SANYO/SONY/PANASONIC/SIMPLO AS2009A Li-ion 4400 mAh 2.2 Ah 3S2P LCD 15.6" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called Brightness) CMO N156B3-L02 396.2 344.23 x 193.54 1366 x 768 0.252 Normal (white...
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...Computing Environment (DCE). 26 Chapter 2 This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of the Optical device installed in this system. This field displays the serial number of the CPU. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit CPU...: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) X2 ZM-84 2300 Mhz ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5517 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and ...
...Computing Environment (DCE). 26 Chapter 2 This field shows the model name of the system. This field displays the asset tag number of the Optical device installed in this system. This field displays the serial number of the CPU. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit CPU...: UUID: AMD Athlon(tm) X2 ZM-84 2300 Mhz ST960821A-(PM) 3LF005DB MATSHITADVD V1.00 ATI M92 V008.050I.0-26.00 Aspire 5517 Acer 39353164386665643635001EECE1D377 F1 Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and ...
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... Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for the video graphics. This field reports the Extended Memory size. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled...
... Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for the video graphics. This field reports the Extended Memory size. The hours are displayed with 24hour format. Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) N/A N/A N/A Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled...
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... Confirm New Password field. 4. Changing a Password 1. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. The Set Password box appears. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Type the current password in the... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display the following . When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password...
... Confirm New Password field. 4. Changing a Password 1. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will display as following message. The Set Password box appears. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Type the current password in the... Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display the following . When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Setup Warning Invalid Password. [Continue] If the new password...
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WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to continue. 5. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. Chapter 2 35 Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. 4.
WinFlash closes all applications and shuts down the system. NOTE: Place only one *.wph file with flash32.exe in the AC power to continue. 5. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Plug in the same folder when executing this procedure. Chapter 2 35 Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. 4.
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The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 38 Chapter 2 To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS.
The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 38 Chapter 2 To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. For example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS.
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... to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset...the DMI Pool, perform the following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. Chapter 2 39 When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending to EEPROM ( Create UUID ...
... to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset...the DMI Pool, perform the following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. Chapter 2 39 When the BIOS displays Verifying DMI pool data it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware before sending to EEPROM ( Create UUID ...
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Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad Failure Page 126 Internal ... 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. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom ...
Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 122 No Display Issue Page 123 LCD Failure Page 125 Internal Keyboard Failure Page 125 TouchPad Failure Page 126 Internal ... 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. Verify the symptoms by repeating the same operation. 3. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom ...
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... all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Make sure that the internal display is selected. Remove any stored power by one at a time to correct the problem. Chapter 4 123 Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.... Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at least one of the following actions one until the failure point is discovered. 6. If the POST or video appears...
... all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 167. Make sure that the internal display is selected. Remove any stored power by one at a time to correct the problem. Chapter 4 123 Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.... Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at least one of the following actions one until the failure point is discovered. 6. If the POST or video appears...