Acer Aspire 5517 Service Guide

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TouchPad Basics
The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:
• Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (2) 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.
NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Chapter 117
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Processor Specifications
 CPU Fan True Value Table
• Throttling 50%: On=90°C, Off=80°C
• OS Shutdown: 95°C
• H/W Shutdown: 92°C
Northbridge
Southbridge
BIOS
ItemSpecification
CPU • AMD Athlon64 Dual-Core Process, Cache 1MB, TK42
• AMD Athlon64 Process, 2.2GHz, Cache 256KB, TF38
• AMD Athlon64 Process, 2.0GHz, Cache 256KB, TF36 
• AMD Athlon64 Process, 1.6GHz, Cache 512KB, TF20
Type AMD Athlon64 Dual-Core Mobile CPU
Core Logic • AMDRS780MN
•...

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System Memory 
Memory Combinations 
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various  BIOS ROM type Flash
Features • Flash ROM 1MB
• Supports ISIPP
• Supports Acer UI
• Supports multi-boot
• Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
• Various hot-keys for system control
• Supports SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel Speed Step support C1, C2, 
C3, C4 and S3, S4 for mobile CPU
• DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag
• Supports...

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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/n
Hard Disk Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
LAN Chipset Atheros AR8132L
Package
LAN connector type
LAN connector location
Feature
Interface
ItemSpecification
Manufacturer Foxconn 
Model Atheros xb63  Broadcom 4312
802.11g ••
Radio Technology 
Operating Frequency 
Modulation Schemes 
Channel Numbers 
Data Rate 
Media Access Protocol...

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Super-Multi DrivePerformance Specifications
Buffer size  8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB
I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA
Internal transfer 
rate (Mbits/sec, 
max)352 395~952 
(typical)850 Mbits/s 
maximum
I/O data transfer 
rate
(Mbytes/sec 
max)150 300 300 maximum
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5%
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name HLDS GT20N Sony AD7580S
Performance 
SpecificationWith CD Diskette With DVD DisketteWith CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer...