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First things first

We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for 
meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guides

To help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off, the Just for Starters... poster helps you get started with setting up your 
computer.
The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all 
models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as Acer's 
Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc. Please understand 
that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide as well as the AcerSystem User 
Guide mentioned below will occasionally refer to functions or features which 
are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the 
model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such 
as "only for certain models".
The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new 
computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, 
please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide. This guide contains detailed 
information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion 
options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and 
the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in 
Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. 
Follow these steps to access it:

1 Click on 

 Start, All Programs, AcerSystem.

2 Click on AcerSystem User Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not 

installed on your computer, clicking on AcerSystem User Guide will run the 

Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to 

complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, 

access the Help and Support menu.

Summary of Contents for 5515 5879 - Aspire - Athlon 1.6 GHz

Page 1: ...Aspire 5515 Series Quick Guide ...

Page 2: ... model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any fo...

Page 3: ... in the text with language such as only for certain models The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive please refer to the AcerSystem User Guide This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it c...

Page 4: ... After setting up your computer as illustrated in the Just for Starters poster let us show you around your new Acer notebook Top view Icon Item Description 1 Integrated webcam Web camera for video communication only for certain models ...

Page 5: ...ds when you use the computer 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 7 Click buttons left and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 9 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock ...

Page 6: ...dicator Enables disables the wireless LAN function Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication 4 Power1 Indicates the computer s power status 5 Battery1 Indicates the computer s batttery status 1 Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging 2 Fully charged The light shows green when in AC mode 6 Microphone in jack Accepts input from external microphones 7 Headphones speaker l...

Page 7: ...n Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Note Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use ...

Page 8: ...ss indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off Note Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off ...

Page 9: ... latch Releases the battery for removal 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard disk secured with screws 5 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Enable the computer to stay cool even after prolonged use Note Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan ...

Page 10: ...o Two built in stereo speakers High definition audio support MS Sound compatible Built in microphone Communication Integrated webcam WLAN IEEE 802 11b g LAN Fast Ethernet Wake on LAN ready Dimensions 358 W x 269 D x 29 8 33 8 H mm 14 1 x 10 6 x 1 17 1 33 inches 2 8 kg 6 18 lbs with 6 cell battery pack Privacy control BIOS user supervisor HDD passwords Kensington lock slot Power subsystem ACPI 3 0 ...

Page 11: ...ecifications listed above are for reference only The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased 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 ...

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