Acer Aspire 4315 Service Guide

							Chapter 11
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform 
TIntel® Pentium® processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or 
Celeron® processor 530/540/550 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) supporting 
Intel 64 architecture
TMobile Intel GL960 Express chipset
Display and Graphics
T14.1 WXGA high brightness (200-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, 16 ms 
response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
TMobile Intel GL960 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel Graphics Media 
Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8 MB of 
dedicated system memory, up to 350 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX
® 9 
and DirectX 10
TDual independent display support
T16.7 million colors 
TMEPG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration)
TS-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support 
TAcer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies
Storage Subsystem
T80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive 
TDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Audio
TTwo built-in Acer 3D Sonic stereo speakers
TIntel High Definition Audio support
TMS-Sound compatible
TBuilt-in microphone
Input Devices
T88-/89-/93-key keyboard, with inverted T cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
TSeamless touchpad 
T12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, 
international language support, independent US and Euro dollar sign keys, media control keys
TEasy-launch buttons: Empowering key, WLAN
System Specification
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Communication
TIntegrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting Acer PrimaLite™ technology (for selected models)
TWLAN: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless 
technology
TLAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
TModem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Interface
TExpressCard™/54 slot
TThree USB 2.0 ports
TExternal display (VGA) port
TS-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port 
THeadphones/speaker/line-out jack
TMicrophone-in jack
TEthernet (RJ-45) port
TModem (RJ-11) port
TDC-in jack for AC adapter
Power Subsystem
TACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
T44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell)
T3-pin 65 W AC adapter 
t2.5-hour rapid charge system-off
t3.5-hour charge-in-use
Dimensions and weight
TWidth: 344 mm (13.5 inches)
TDepth: 246 mm (9.7 inches) 
THeight: 37/42 mm (1.45/1.65 inches)
TWeight (approximately, with 6-cell battery): 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs.) 
Environment
TTemperature:
tOperating: 5 to 35 C
tNon-operating: -20 to 65 C
THumidity (non-condensing):
tOperating: 20 to 80%
tNon-operating: 20 to 80%°
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							Chapter 13
Your Acer Notebook Tour
After knowing the computer features, let us show you around the new Aspire computer.
Front View
#ItemDescription
1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output.
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the 
computers functions and components. 
5 Empowering key Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
6 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs. 
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer.
8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the 
computers functions and components. 
9 Click buttons 
(left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.
10 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.
11 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
12 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
13 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (for selected models). 
						

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Closed Front View
Left View
#IconItemDescription
1 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
2 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
3 Headphones/speaker/
line-out jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, 
headphones)
#IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
2 External display 
(VGA) portConnects to a display device 
(e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
3 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
4 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.
5 S-video/TV-out 
(NTSC/PAL) portConnects to a television or display device with S-video input.
6 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
7 ExpressCard/54 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 
						

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Right View
Rear Panel
#IconItemDescription
1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
2 Optical disk access 
indicatorLights 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.
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB 
camera).
6 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
#ItemDescription
1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 
						

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Bottom Panel
#IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.
3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
4 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory.
5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws)
6 Ventilation slots and 
cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 
						

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Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators:
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
NOTE: Battery LED status during charging:
• Amber: Charging. 
• Green: Charging complete.
IconFunctionDescription
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Num lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated.
Caps lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Power Indicates the computers power status.
Battery Indicates the computers batttery status. 
						

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Easy-launch Buttons
There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail, Web browser, Empowering Key 
< > and one user-programmable button.
Press < > to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email 
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, 
run the Acer Launch Manager. 
IconFunctionDescription
Empowering Technology Launch Acer Empowering Technology.
(user-programmable)
Wireless communication 
button/indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of 
wireless LAN communication. 
						

							Chapter 19
Touchpad
The built-in seamless touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the 
cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the 
palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
TMove your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
TPress the left (1) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution 
functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the 
touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. 
						

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NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger 
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the 
touchpad’s responsiveness.
NOTE: By default, vertical and horizontal scrolling is enabled on your touchpad. It can be disabled under 
Mouse settings in Windows Control Panel.
FunctionLeft Button (1)Right Button 
(4)Main touchpad (2)
Execute Click twice quickly. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-
clicking the mouse button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use 
finger to drag the cursor 
on the touchpadTap twice (at the same speed as double-
clicking a mouse button) then hold finger 
to the touchpad on the second tap to 
drag the cursor.
Access context 
menuClick once
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