Acer Aspire 5510 Service Guide
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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 function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. (manufacturing option) 7 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). 8 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 9 Speaker-Out / Line-Out/ Headphone jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 10 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 11 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid. "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description # Item Description # Icon Item Description # Icon Item Description
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 Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 7 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network (for selected models). 8 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. # Item Description Note:
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. IconItemDescription Caps Lock activity Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num Lock activiy Lights when Num Lock is activated. Media activity Lights when the hard disk or optical drive is active. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Lights up when the computer is on. Battery Lights up when the battery is being charged. "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description"Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description "Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description"Launch keys" on page 10 # Icon Item Description # Item Description
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 alphabetic characters are typed in
uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the
left side of the keyboard.
Num lock
When Num Lock is on, the embedded numeric keyboard can be
used. Toggle on and off by pressing the Fn+tkeys simultaneously.
Scroll lock
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen toggles up or down one line
at a time when the up and down cursor control keys are pressed.
Lock key Description
Caps
Lock
Fn F10
Fn F11
Fn F12
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 Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off. Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. Fn+wVolume up Increases the sound volume. Fn+yVolume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn+xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn+zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Fn Hot key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F6
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 functions. Fn-F7 Fn-F8 Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn- Fn-Home Hot key Icon Function Description Key Description Tab E F M Shift M R