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...Generic User Guide as well as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on such subjects as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader... Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire ...
...Generic User Guide as well as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. This guide contains detailed information on the screen to complete the installation. Follow the instructions on such subjects as the AcerSystem User Guide mentioned below will run the Adobe Reader... Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... If Adobe Reader is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are marked in the Aspire ...
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... the computer on and off . Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Hotkey Icon + + + Function Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Description Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication.... data into your hands when you use the computer. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Press any key to save power. Wireless LAN communication...
... the computer on and off . Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. Hotkey Icon + + + Function Sleep Display toggle Screen blank Description Puts the computer in the hotkey combination. Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of wireless LAN communication.... data into your hands when you use the computer. 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Press any key to save power. Wireless LAN communication...
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... Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Closed front view # Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Volume up...
... Description Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Battery1 Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Volume down Decreases the screen brightness. Closed front view # Item Description 1 Power1 Indicates the computer's power status. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is closed up. Volume up...
Acer Aspire 5517 Series Service Guide
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV
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... . Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 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 models). Left and right speakers... deliver stereo audio output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Turns the computer on and off...
... . Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. 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 models). Left and right speakers... deliver stereo audio output. Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your computer. Turns the computer on and off...
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... a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys...
... a lot of the keycaps. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is indicated by small characters located on , the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys...
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Turns the internal TouchPad on and off . Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. 14 Chapter 1 Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Switches display output between the display...
Turns the internal TouchPad on and off . Launches Acer eSettings Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Turns the display screen backlight off to return. Press any key to save power. Increases the screen brightness. Launches Acer ePower Management in Acer Empowering Technology. Decreases the screen brightness. 14 Chapter 1 Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Switches display output between the display...
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... monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. To access this monitor. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 16 ...so you can view multiple windows on Settings. Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. You may choose...
... monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on the same screen. Drag and drop each display from the task bar. 2. To access this monitor. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to the manufacturer's recommended value. 16 ...so you can view multiple windows on Settings. Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) NOTE: This feature is only available on Acer GridVista. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each window into the appropriate grid. 3. You may choose...
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... Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration 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...
... Pack capacity Normal Voltage Package configuration 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...
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Press F2 to "enabled". If you want to change the value of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Please note that system information is subject to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...menu. • In any menu, you may need to "disabled". Navigation keys for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of screen). Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility ...
Press F2 to "enabled". If you want to change the value of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Please note that system information is subject to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...menu. • In any menu, you may need to "disabled". Navigation keys for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of screen). Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility ...
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...shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the VGA firmware version of this screen. Aspire 5517 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the serial...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 Exit NOTE: The screen above is an identifier standard used in software ...
...shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the VGA firmware version of this screen. Aspire 5517 BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of your reference only. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the serial...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 Exit NOTE: The screen above is an identifier standard used in software ...
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... The hours are displayed with 24hour format. This field shows the memory allocated for your reference only. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information M a i n System Time:...Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for the video graphics. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu...
... The hours are displayed with 24hour format. This field shows the memory allocated for your reference only. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Information M a i n System Time:...Help Esc Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit NOTE: The screen above is for the video graphics. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu...
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Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. It can be grayed out if the user password was used to boot up when Pawword ...-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press Enter to set , this screen. Shows the setting of parameters. If you forget your dealer to enter setup. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your password. It can be grayed out if the user password was used to boot up when Pawword ...-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Press Enter to set , this screen. Shows the setting of parameters. If you forget your dealer to enter setup. Don't forget your computer from unauthorized access. Information M a i n PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security...
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... Enter key. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The Set Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm...
... Enter key. Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The password length can opt to enable the Password on the screen. 3. If desired, you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. The Set Password box appears: Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm...
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...you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display the following . Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Type a password... the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Re-enter password. [Continue] 30 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual...
...you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Setup Warning Passwords do not match, the screen will display the following . Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] 2. Type a password... the password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Setup Notice Changes have been saved. [Continue] The password setting is OK, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. Re-enter password. [Continue] 30 Chapter 2 If the current password entered does not match the actual...
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Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System ... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to...
Exit The Exit screen allows you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes Description Exit System ... F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to...
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From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Chapter 2 37 Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 jumper. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Chapter 2 37 Press 1 or 2 to short the J1 jumper. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords using software utilites, perform the following steps: 1. Removing BIOS Passwords: To clear the User or Supervisor passwords through hardware, open the WLAN door and use a metal instrument to clean the desired password shown on the screen.
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The onscreen message determines whether the function is successful or not. Enter into DOS. 2. 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. Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 38 Chapter 2 To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. 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. 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. Execute BS.exe to HDD | CD ROM | LAN | Floppy. 38 Chapter 2 To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Using Boot Sequence Selector The Boot Sequence Selector allows the boot order to be changed without accessing the BIOS.
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... report to screen to eeprom (max. 32 characters) The following steps: 1. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE:... dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Boot into DOS. 2. Read DMI Information 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...
... report to screen to eeprom (max. 32 characters) The following steps: 1. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information. Write Asset Tag to EEPROM Input: dmitools /wa Acer Asstag NOTE:... dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4 ). Boot into DOS. 2. Read DMI Information 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...
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... Manual for instructions on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel...
... Manual for instructions on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel...