Acer Aspire 5515 Service Guide

Chapter 111
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function 
and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the keys....

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; 
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of 
functions:
: Open or close the Start menu
 + : Display the desktop
 + : Open Windows Explore
 + : Search for a file or folder
 + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
 + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a...

Chapter 113
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys 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 hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  Hotkey help Displays help on hotkeys.
 +  Acer eSettings 
ManagementLaunches Acer eSettings Management in Acer 
Empowering Technology. 
 +  Acer ePower 
ManagementLaunches Acer ePower Management in...

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Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your 
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Hold  and then press the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE:  Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Hold  and then press the  key at...

Chapter 115
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then 
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the 
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click 
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to...

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
CPU Fan True Value Table
•
BIOS
ItemSpecification
CPU type AMD Desktop Athlon, Socket AM2, 512KB catch, HyperTransport 
I/F up to 1000 MHz
Core Logic
•AMD RS690MC
•AMD SB600
CPU Package AM2 PGA-940
CPU TemperatureFan Speed (rpm)SPL Spec (dBA)Core 0Core 1
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor PhoenixBIOS
BIOS Version V0.08
BIOS ROM type Flash
BIOS ROM size 1 MB
Supported protocols
•Support ISIPP
•Support Acer UI
•Support multi-boot
•Suspend to RAM...

Chapter 117
System Memory 
Memory Combinations 
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various 
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be 
reversed.
LAN Interface
Wireless Module 802.11b/g
ItemSpecification
Memory controller On Board
Memory size 0 MB
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per socket 2 GB
Supports maximum memory size 4 GB
Supports DIMM type DDR SODIMM
Supports DIMM Speed DDR II...

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Hard Disk Drive InterfaceInterface
ItemSpecification
Vendor Seagate Momentus 5400.4 SATA
Model Name ST9250827AS  ST9160827AS ST9120817AS
Capacity (MB) 250    160 120
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 4 3 2
Drive Format
Disks 2 2 1
Spindle speed (RPM) 5,400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  8MB
Interface SATA
Internal transfer rate (Mbits/
sec max) 778
Sustained transfer rate 
(Mbytes/sec max)58
I/O data transfer rate 
(Mbytes/sec max) 300
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/-...

Chapter 119
Super-Multi Drive Module
Audio Interface
System Board Major Chips
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.5 Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10 Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface SATA 
Applicable disc format Applicable media types:
Writing:
Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL 
Version 1.0 /DVD-R Version...

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Keyboard
Battery 
LCD 14.1” 
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller ENE KB926
Total number of keypads 87
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work 
simultaneouslyYe s
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name SIMPLO
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 
Number of battery cell
Package configuration
ItemSpecification
Vendor/model name LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4, 
Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01
Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches
Active Area (mm) 303.74 x 189.84 mm
Display...