Acer Aspire 5510 Service Guide

Chapter 15
Front View
#IconItemDescription
1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 CIR Receiver Receives remote control infrared signals.
3 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
4 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged.
5 Bluetooth
communication 
button/indicator Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate 
the status of Bluetooth communications. 
6Wireless 
communications
button/indicatorPress to enable/disable Wireless...

6Chapter 1
Left View
NOTE: The slot-load optical drive can only accept 12 cm disks.
#ItemDescription
1 Slot-load optical drive 
eject buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive.
2 Optical disk access 
indicatirLights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive;accepts CDs and DVDs 

Chapter 17
Right View
#ItemDescription
1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
2 PC Card slot eject 
buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot.
3 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
4 4-in-1 card reader  Accepts MS, MMC, MS PRO and SD card.
Note: The 4-in-1 card reader is a manufacturing option, subject to 
configuration. Only one card can operate at any given time.
5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, 
USB camera).
6 S-video port...

8Chapter 1
Rear View
#ItemDescription
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
3 RF jack Connects to a TV antenna or cable.
4 AV input port Accepts input signals from audiovisual(AV) devices.
5 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 

Chapter 19
Bottom View
#ItemDescription
1 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk 
(secured with screws). 
2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
3 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
4 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.
5 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
6 Memory compartment Houses the computers main memory 

10Chapter 1
Indicators
Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front of the palm rest area. These indicators show the status of the computer
and its componetns.                                                                               
The three indicators located above the keyboard provide the following status information:
NOTE: The keypad lock must be turned on to use the embedded numeric keypad....

Chapter 111
Launch Keys
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch buttons. They are User-Programmable 
Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right.
ItemDefault Application
P User programmable key
e Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable)
Web Browser Internet browser(User -programmable)
Mail Email application(User-programmable) 

12Chapter 1
Using the Keyboard 
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and 
twelve function keys.
Lock keys
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
 
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
NOTE: Scroll Lock doesn’t work in all applications. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+F12 keys
             simultaneously.
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all...

Chapter 113
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-centerand/or bottom-right of your keyboard. 
To  t y p e :
Hot KeyFunctionDescription
Fn-F1  Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Acer eSetting...

14Chapter 1
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the Euro symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Alt Gr and then press 
the Euro symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Either directly press the dollar sign at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold Shift and then press the 
dollar sign at the upper-center of the keyboard.
Windows Keys
The keyboard features two keys that perform Windows-specific...