Acer Aspire 5517 Service Guide
Have a look at the manual Acer Aspire 5517 Service Guide online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 720 Acer manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
Chapter 111 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 finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness. FunctionLeft Button (2)Right Button (3)Main TouchPad (1) Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button). Select Click once. Tap once. Drag Click and hold, then use finger on the TouchPad to drag the cursor.Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button); rest your finger on the TouchPad on the second tap and drag the cursor. Access context menuClick once.
12Chapter 1 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. Lock keyDescription Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num Lock + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. Scroll Lock + When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications. Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off Number keys on embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypadHold while using cursor- control keys.Hold while using cursor- control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal manner.
Chapter 113 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 network domain), or switch users (if youre not connected to a network domain) + : Minimizes all windows + : Open the Run dialog box + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar + : Open Ease of Access Center + : Open Windows Mobility Center + : Display the System Properties dialog box + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar + + : Search for computers (if you are on a network) + + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D Note: Depending on your edition of Windows Vista, some shortcuts may not function as described. Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the applications context menu.
14Chapter 1 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 Acer Empowering Technology. + Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode. + Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. + Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. + TouchPad toggle Turns the internal TouchPad on and off. + Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off. + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. + < > Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Chapter 115 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 the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
16Chapter 1 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 complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start´ All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. 2.Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3.Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers recommended value.
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 • AMDSB710 • Integrated VGA solution CPU Package Micro uPGA-638 Package Power 45W On-die Cache Up to 1MB L2 cache Front Side Bus 667/800/1066MHz ItemCPU SpeedCoresBus SpeedMfg TechCache SizePackageCore Vo l ta g eAcer P/N AATF20 1.6GHz 1 638 MHz 512K TF20 PGA15W KC.ATF02.200 AATK42 1.6GHz 2 638 MHz 65 nm 1M TK42 20W KC.ATK02.420 Fan On Temp (°C)Fan Speed (rpm)SPL Spec (dBA) 55 3000 28 60 3300 31 65 3700 34 75 4100 37 80 4500 40 ItemSpecification Chipset ATI RS780MN Package 465 BGA ItemSpecification Chipset ATI SB710 Package 549 BGA ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS BIOS Version V0.11T04
18Chapter 1 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 PXE • Supports Y2K solution • Supports Win Flash Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN form S4 in AC mode • System information ItemSpecification Memory controller ATI RS780MN + ATI SB710 Memory size 4GB maximum DIMM socket number 2 Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB (total) Supports DIMM type 200-pin +1.8V DDRII Supports DIMM Speed 667/800 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V Cache Upto 1MB L2 Cache on CPU Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB ItemSpecification
Chapter 119 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 Transmitter Output Power 802.11b Radio Technology Operating Frequency Modulation Schemes Channel Numbers Data Rate Media Access Protocol Transmitter Output Power ItemSpecification Vendor & Model NameSeagate ST9160310AS ST9160314AS ST9250315AS ST9320320AS ST9320325AS Seagate ST9320320AS ST9160310ASTo s h i b a MK1655GSX MK1655GSX MK3255GSX MK3263GSXWD WD1600BEVT WD2500BEVT WD3200BEVT WD5000BEVT Capacity (MB) 500, 250 320, 160 320, 250, 160 500, 320, 250, 160 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 4, 2 4, 2 4, 2, 2 4, 4, 3, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 1 2 or 1, 1 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM)5400 5400 5400 5400
20Chapter 1 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 rate (MB/sec) Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max.Sustained: 11.08 Mbytes/s (8x) max.Sustained: 1,571 (typical)Sustained: 10,993 (typical) Buffer Memory 2 MB Interface SATA ItemSpecification